🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #181 with Matt Duea, Co-founder of Roobet. 

In this episode, we delve into Roobet's journey with its founder Matt Duea. We explore its origins, assess the impact of NFTs, and analyze the success behind crash games and ambassador partnerships. Matt addresses challenges, responds to critics, and shares insights from Twitch's ban and the creation of Kick.com.  

⏰ Timestamps:  

00:00 - Introduction  
00:46 - Sponsors  
01:38 – Matt's Background  
02:39 - The Birth of Roobet 
05:30 - Navigating the NFT and Crypto Market  
08:38 - Roobet's Strengths and Weaknesses 
11:04 - The Rise of Crash Games 
14:42 - Brand Ambassadors Partnerships  
18:59 - Selecting the Perfect Ambassadors 
25:36 - Overcoming Obstacles 
28:45 - Addressing the Critics 
34:29 - Learning from Feedback 
37:25 - Twitch's Ban Impact: Navigating Unregulated Gambling Sites  
42:23 – Matt's Thoughts about Kick.com Platform 
45:34 - Roobet’s Future and Industry Trends  
49:26 - The Importance of Community in Roobet's Journey 

💼 About Matt Duea  

Before joining Roobet, Matt's career track as an entrepreneur has been focused on leading digital marketing strategy, technology & growth teams for nearly two decades. He fell down the blockchain rabbit hole in 2016 and hasn't looked back. 

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This episode of the NEXT.io Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at NEXT.io, and is brought to you by: 

Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider. 

Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology. 

🎙 Welcome to the Podcast NEXT.io series, featuring our host Heidi Lofthus, Project Director of HR Connect, and special guest Tyler Bronson, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Manager at Enteractive and Krysta Muscat, Senior Partner at Van Kaizen. 

The core of the episode delves into the current state of hiring processes, emphasizing the significance of establishing strong relationships with hiring managers and the necessity of educating and training hiring leads. Discussions also cover the impact of candidate losses on organizations and conclude with Tyler’s strategic insights on recruitment and practical tips for optimizing interview processes.   

⏰ Timestamps:  

00:00 - Introduction 

00:22 - Sponsors 

01:13 - Krysta's and Tyler’s Backgrounds 

03:31 - What Hiring Processes Look Like Today 

08:57 - Developing Relationships with Hiring Managers 

13:26 - The Importance of Educating and Training Hiring Leads 

16:48 - Impact on Candidate Losses 

20:47 - Tyler’s Recruitment Strategy 

22:14 - Consequences of Poor Recruitment Processes 

23:13 - Tips for a Successful Interview Process 

💼 About Tyler Bronson Krysta Muscat 

From the Music Industry to Talent Acquisition, Tyler brings his straight-forward talking and controversial opinions about Human Resources to the next level. With over 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding. Hiring people globally and locally. Tyler gives most of his opinions straight to the point. Take with a pinch of salt or with a hand full. Whichever you prefer.  

💼 About Krysta Muscat 

Krysta is a seasoned and quality-obsessed recruiter with a true love for anything that involves providing positive impact, both candidates and clients alike, backed up by a Psychology bachelor’s degree. She has well over 13 years of experience under her belt both in the house and consultancy side, mainly in the wonderful fast-paced world of iGaming.    

Krysta boasts a portfolio of close to 100% client retention and satisfaction and has led multiple teams over the years, generating a respectable annual revenue, predominantly as a Recruitment Director for an international Recruitment Consultancy Krysta feels part of her success is due to her strong unwavering ethics, bold integrity,  immediate resonance, and relationship building skills as well as thorough prospecting and motivational leadership qualities.   

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This episode of the NEXT.io Podcast is brought to you by: 

Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider. 

Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology. 

This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we explore a critical legal case involving Evolution, a key player in the iGaming industry, where a court decision might reveal an accuser's identity, potentially setting a privacy and legal precedent. We'll examine the reasons behind this potential unmasking and its implications for both the accuser and the company, considering the wider legal and ethical impacts.

Additionally, we will briefly review the acquisition of XL Media Assets by Gambling.com Group, highlighting strategic movements within the industry during these dynamic times.

🗞 Read the full story here:

https://next.io/news/evolution-accuser-could-be-unmasked/

https://next.io/news/evolution-law-firm-misuse-attorney-client-privilege/

https://next.io/news/gambling-com-group-acquires-xlmedia-assets/

Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. 

Be cool, be curious, be in the know!

On this week's episode of NEXT.io Weekly News, we delve into a buzzing topic in the iGaming industry: the possibility of Entain putting up its non-integrated brands for sale, a detailed examination of Entain's current position in the market and the reasons behind contemplating such a decision.

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #180 with James King, CEO of Flows

In this episode of NEXT.io Weekly News, we focus on two significant developments in the iGaming industry: Entain's financial results for 2023 revealing a loss, and 888 Holdings confirming its strategic exit from the US market.

First, we dissect Entain's fiscal year 2023 performance. We'll explore the challenges and external factors that influenced Entain's financial outcomes, discussing what this means for the company's future strategies and its position in the global iGaming landscape.

Then, we turn our attention to 888 Holdings and their decision to exit the US B2C operations, as detailed in "888 Strategic Review: US B2C Operations." This segment will delve into the reasons behind 888's significant decision to withdraw from the US market, examining the strategic implications for the company and the potential impact on the US iGaming sector.

🗞 Read the full story here:

https://next.io/news/fy-2023-entain/

https://next.io/news/888-strategic-review-us-b2c-operations/

Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. 

Be cool, be curious, be in the know!

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #179 with Jesse Learmonth, Founder of Bettingstartups

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #178 withTodd Haushalter, CPO at Evolution Gaming. 

In this insightful episode, Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution Gaming, shares his expertise in online gaming innovation. We revisit Evolution's key strategies and achievements in 2023, including the development of RNG products and new gaming tools. Todd discusses the company's growth in the North American market and reflects on the competitive dynamics in the industry.

The conversation also explores Evolution's approach to game creation, highlighting the use of AI and the impact of new technologies. Todd addresses challenges and shares his vision for the future, offering a unique glimpse into the trends shaping the online gaming world.

⏰ Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction

00:27 - Sponsors

01:20 - Recapping Previous Episodes and Welcoming Todd Back

02:54 - Evolution 2023: Year in Review

05:38 - Evolution's "One-Stop Shop" Concept and Tools

08:42 - RNG Products: 2023 Performance and Future Prospects

12:38 - Classic Titles and RNG Reliability

15:27 - Todd's Exciting Games and Tools for 2024

18:02 - Using AI in Game and Content Creation

29:39 - Todd's Strategies for Growing the North American Market

33:56 - Evolution vs. Competition

46:13 - Acquiring Livespins and Insights into the M&A Process

54:34 - Innovations in the Gaming Industry

01:00:24 - The Key to Successful Gaming

01:05:34 - B2B Marketing and Branding Strategies

01:12:22 - Todd on Building and Sustaining Success

01:16:07 - Strategies for Attracting New Players to New Games

01:18:10 - The Impact of Addressing Accusations Against Evolution

01:21:05 - Predicting Evolution's Future in Three Years

💼vAbout Todd Haushalter:

Todd Haushalter is Chief Product Officer at Evolution Gaming. Todd is responsible for all aspects of Evolution’s game innovation and new product development, including the creation of award-winning titles such as MONOPOLY Live and Lightning Roulette. Prior to this, he was Corporate Vice President of Gaming Operations at MGM and Vice President of Business Strategy at Shuffle Master. He has a wide and varied knowledge of the casino industry.

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This episode of the NEXT.io Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at NEXT.io, and is brought to you by:

Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we delve into a pressing issue in the UK iGaming industry: the potential impact of online slot stake limits.This segment will explore the reasoning behind these proposed limits, their projected impact on industry revenues, and how operators might adapt to these changes.

We start with an in-depth look at the proposed stake limits for online slots, as detailed in the article "Stake Limits on Online Slots: Industry Costs” to discuss right after the broader implications for player behavior and market dynamics in the UK.

Additionally, the episode covers a major shift in leadership with the resignation of Catena Media's CEO, Michael Daly. This news piece sheds light on the circumstances surrounding Daly's departure and the potential future direction of Catena Media under new leadership. 

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Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week.

Be cool, be curious, be in the know!

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #177 with Martin Collins, Chief Business Development Officer at Soft2Bet

Join Martin Collins and Pierre Lindh in a captivating discussion on Redefining the North American Online Gambling Experience. 

🚀 This episode delves into the pivotal role of gamification in product appeal, Soft2Bet's strategic approach to conquering North American market challenges, and their ambitious B2C plans. Additionally, gain invaluable insights and advice on driving successful growth in this competitive industry. A must-watch for anyone keen on the future dynamics of online gambling in North America!

⏰ Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction

01:39 - North America's Online Gambling Landscape: Current Challenges 

07:24 - Soft2Bet's Strategy for Entering the North American Market

10:28 - Gamification in Online Gambling

16:31 - Emerging Trends in Gamification

20:03 - Social Gaming: The Transformation in iGaming

22:42 - New Entrants Targeting Disruptive Brands

25:46 - Strategies for Introducing Soft2Bet in North America

28:14 - B2C Ambitions Operation Plans

30:15 - What's Next for North America's Market?

37:29 - Two-Year Growth Analysis and Keys to Success

44:46 - Case Study Insight: Nintendo's Financial Turnaround

💼  About Martin Collins:

With over 2 decades of experience in digital markets, Martin has a passion and drive to help organizations flourish and grow. Through both internal and external strategic analysis, he can drive positive improvement in performance, as well as help identify new business opportunities. Always remaining one step ahead, Martin empowers organizations to truly perform and drive revenue and growth.

Most recently, Martin was the Director of Sales & Business Development at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), working to drive the growth of the. The Platform side of their business. Working with all major stakeholders in a constant state of collaboration, Collins and his team, managed to secure 21 Platform deals in 2022.

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This episode of the NEXT.io Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at NEXT.io, and is brought to you by:

Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.