🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #202 with Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson Group.

Betsson Group was one of the first companies to enter the LATAM market. We discuss with Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson Group, the early stages, the challenges they faced, and how the market has evolved. Jesper also analyzes current opportunities in other regions, such as the U.S., Africa, and addresses regulatory hurdles in Europe.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:37 - Sponsors 

01:36 - Welcoming Jesper

02:50 - Industry Changes in the last 20 years

05:15 - Strategic Decision to Focus on Latin America

09:01 - US B2B and B2C Strategy Test Case

14:12 - Sweeps Stakes and Opportunities in the U.S. 

16:07 - Early Entry into Latin America

20:13 - Increasing Competition in Latin America

20:21 - Brazil's Regulatory Environment

25:12 - Challenges Entering New Markets: Africa

28:33 - Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Europe

33:16 - Black Market Operators vs. Regulated Markets

37:04 - Regulators and Black Market Operators

41:38 - Malta's Role in the iGaming Industry

44:43 - Betsson’s M&A Strategy

47:23 - Trends in the Industry: Local Heroes

50:07 - Dealing with the Pressure from being the CEO

53:01 - Betsson in Three Years Time

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