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The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.
In this episode of the Safe Bet Show, supported by the Player Protection Hub, Martin Lycka is joined by Lou Rogacki, Deputy Director and Assistant Attorney General at the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) who talks about his background, experience working in the legal field and his role in the regulation of the gambling industry in New Jersey.
The duo also discuss the NJDGE’s commitment to responsible gambling, the Seton Hall Law School gambling compliance bootcamp and why collaboration is crucial between different states and jurisdictions.
The Player Protection Hub is a membership-only news discussion and research hub dedicated to the global player protection and responsible gambling space.
Designed to be the home of player protection news and multimedia content, and one-stop-shop for all relevant research, and to facilitate discussion led by our high-level membership base.
The Player Protection Hub aims to raise industry standards across the board.
Register here https://playerprotectionhub.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:41 Lessons from the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
11:26 Key Role in Internet Gaming and Sports Betting
19:23 Working with Director Rebuck and Highlights of Their Interaction
24:00 Commitment to Responsible Gambling and Continuous Improvement
29:02 The Seton Hall Law School Gambling Compliance Bootcamp
33:08 Sports Teams and the Role of Luck in Gambling
36:16 Final Thoughts and Collaboration Among Regulators
The latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show is out and features Aaron GlynWilliams, Chief of Staff at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
Martin and Aaron discussed the similarities between his previous roles lobbying for transport in Toronto and his current work with OLG, how changing consumer behaviour is shaping OLG’s offering and why the globalised nature of the gaming industry means that regions can learn from each other.
The duo also spoke about the “strong multicultural fabric” of Ontario and why operators need to remain culturally relevant as Ontraio’s gaming market becomes open to an increasingly diverse player base.
The Player Protection Hub is a membership-only news discussion and research hub dedicated to the global player protection and responsible gambling space.
Designed to be the home of player protection news and multimedia content, and one-stop-shop for all relevant research, and to facilitate discussion led by our high-level membership base. The Player Protection Hub aims to raise industry standards across the board. Register here https://playerprotectionhub.com/
00:00
Introduction and Background
04:05
The Reputation of Pearson Airport
07:57
The Role of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
10:41
Transformation and Growth in the Gaming Industry in Ontario
17:25
The Future of the Gaming Industry in Ontario
23:15
Regulatory Developments in Alberta
26:12
Diversity and Inclusion in the Gaming Industry
30:40
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Sports
32:55
Key Messages and Conclusion
In the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show, supported by the Player Protection Hub, Martin Lycka returns once again to the hot seat and is joined by Valerie Spicer, Founding Partner at Trilogy Group.
The Player Protection Hub is a membership-only news discussion and research hub dedicated to the global player protection and responsible gambling space.
Designed to be the home of player protection news and multimedia content, and one-stop-shop for all relevant research, and to facilitate discussion led by our high-level membership base. The Player Protection Hub aims to raise industry standards across the board. Register here https://playerprotectionhub.com/
00:00
Introduction and Overview
04:04
Valerie Spicer's Role in Tribal Gaming
09:25
The Regulatory Landscape in Arizona
16:19
Tribal Gaming in Other States
26:49
The Future of the National Council on Problem Gambling
32:21
Closing Messages
Former professional hockey player turned broadcaster Luke Gazdic was the latest guest on the Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show, supported by the Player Protection Hub, filmed live at the recent Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto.
Gazdic recapped his time in the NHL and the minor leagues, before discussing his current role as a hockey analyst and how sports betting has changed in Canada from the start of his career until now.
The Player Protection Hub is a membership-only news discussion and research hub dedicated to the global player protection and responsible gambling space.
Designed to be the home of player protection news and multimedia content, and one-stop-shop for all relevant research, and to facilitate discussion led by our high-level membership base. The Player Protection Hub aims to raise industry standards across the board.
Register here https://playerprotectionhub.com/
00:00 Introduction to Luke Gastic's Journey
01:30 Draft Day and Early Career Challenges
04:43 First NHL Game and Scoring a Record Goal
08:23 Family Influence and Growing Up in Hockey
10:39 Evolution of the Game: Skill vs. Physicality
15:42 Transitioning from Player to Sportscaster
19:57 The Impact of Sports Betting on Hockey
Martin Lycka welcomes Mark Hicks, Managing Director of the NCAA, to discuss the NCAA’s relationship with sports betting, college prop bets and protecting the welfare of student-athletes.
The pair also talk about the NCAA’s partnership with Epic Global Solutions which aims to teach students about responsible gambling and the impact of Caitlin Clark on women's basketball.
Martin Lycka welcomes Adam Warrington, Vice President of Responsible Gaming at Underdog Sports to discuss his time working in the alcohol industry at Anheuser-Busch and the differences between problem drinking and problem gaming.
The pair also discussed Adam’s time at Fanduel spearheading their responsible gambling ambassador program and Underdog’s new $1 million GuardDog fund that aims to help start-ups developing new responsible gaming technology.
Martin Lycka welcomes Arthur Paikowsky, President of the International Centre for Responsible Gambling to discuss Arthur's experience with the ICRG, formerly the NCRG, including growing the organisation, and their work and research in the United States and now beyond over the last 25 years.
Martin and Arthur also discuss Arthur's fundraising experience and the challenges charities face in this area, advertising in the industry, how new technologies impact combating gambling harms and much more.
Martin Lycka returns once again and joining him in the Safe Bet Show hotseat is Paul Burns, President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association.
In the latest episode, the duo talk about Paul's career before entering the gambling sector, comparing the two different environments, key objectives of the CGA and the Associations partnership with SBC regarding the Canadian Gaming Summit.
The Buckeye State's Amanda Blackford of the Ohio Casino Control Commission talks about how the state has adapted since the launch of sports betting one year ago, including expanding education at all levels.
Blackford also delves into how the OCCC has developed a process that integrates stakeholder feedback at every level and how that has improved the industry in the state.
The latest person to enter the Safe Bet Show hotseat is Michael Auer, the Founder and Managing Director of Neccton.
Joining Martin Lycka, the duo discuss the importance of statistics, the UK White Paper consultations and its key priniciples, while also reflecting on the future of the UK market.
Later on in the show, Lycka quizzes Auer on which responsible gambling tools he believes to be the most efficient.
The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.