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November 28, 2023 Kristian Nylén: Kambi Deep dive
🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #162 with Pierre Lindh and Kristian Nylén, Co-founder & CEO 🌐
🚨 Tune in to an insightful episode of the NEXT.io Podcast! Join our host Pierre Lindh as he engages in an in-depth conversation with Kristian Nylén. They delve into the inner workings of Kambi, exploring its rise, challenges, and strategic moves in the dynamic world of sports betting. 🎧
Kristian Nylén offers an exclusive peek into his journey, shedding light on Kambi's strategic successes and hurdles in the US market. The episode dives into the reasons behind Kambi's acquisitions, its potential as an acquisition target, and the company's aspirations in emerging technologies like AI and micro betting. 🔍
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction of Kristian Nylén
01:05 - Kristian's Background
02:33 - Kambi's Success in the US
05:20 - Kambi's Challenges in the US
10:47 - Kambi as an Acquisition Target
15:57 - Rationale Behind Kambi’s Acquisitions
19:14 - Expectations in Esports
21:17 - AI Opportunities in Sports Betting
27:12 - AI Tool Predictions for Kambi
30:53 - MicroBetting and Current Betting Experience
35:18 - Future Revenue Goals and New Markets for Kambi
40:12 - Emerging Technologies
41:55 - Personal Motivation Behind Work

💼 ABOUT Kristian Nylén:Kristian first entered the industry as a sports trader with Unibet in 2000 and within three years had assumed responsibility for Unibet’s entire Sportsbook operation. Kristian became CEO of Kambi upon its formation in 2010, leading the company to become the world’s leading sports betting partner.
🔔 Dive deep into the world of sports betting with this episode! Hit the like button, share your thoughts, and remember to subscribe to NEXT.io for unparalleled insights and direct encounters with the luminaries of the 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

44 min
November 23, 2023 Weekly News: Catena Media fire sale continues
- Catena Media ends strategic review with €19.8m sale of Italian assets.
- Q3 2023: Catena Media sees investor exodus after 28% revenue drop.
- Catena Media defends risk appetite as AskGamblers “thrives” at GiG.
- Entain faces further investor scrutiny as US hedge funds enter the fray.

Hang out with Jake Evans & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the NEXT.io Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know.
36 min
November 17, 2023 Weekly News: DraftKings' epic turnaround, plus FanDuel, ESPN Bet and SiGMA
- LIVE from our studio with the three musketeers- Jake Evans, Pierre Lindh & Nico Jansen!
- DraftKings' epic turnaround
- FanDuel, ESPN Bet
-SIGMA
... and much more!
Hang out with Jake Evans, Pierre Lindh & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the NEXT.io Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know
57 min
November 15, 2023 Weekly News: Regulatory overreach and Q3 results round-up
- Bigwinboard battles UK Gambling Commission over affiliate legal rights
- Learnings from earnings: Margins squeezed as bookies lament Q3 sports results
Hang out with Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the NEXT.io Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know
39 min
November 14, 2023 Vested Interest #6: G2E Post Mortem, ESPN Bet logo controversy, Future of Sweepstakes & Eberg Capital DEEP DIVE
🎙️ Welcome to episode #06 of Vested Interest, the podcast where iGaming and sports betting enthusiasts find their edge, hosted by the insightful Pierre Lindh. This episode delivers a comprehensive dissection of the G2E event, ESPN Bet's logo controversy, the evolving landscape of Sweepstakes Casinos, and an exclusive deep dive into Eberg Capital with Roger Ehrenberg.
Embark on a knowledge-rich journey with Pierre, as he navigates through the vibrant and complex world of iGaming. This episode delves into the nuances of public relations and growth hacks of industry giants to the entrepreneurial qualities that forge success in the iGaming sphere.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00-G2E Feedback
05:07-Different PR Techniques
20:13-Tinder Creation and Their Growth Hacks
24:44-The Definition of Sweepstakes Casinos
37:52-Attributes Needed for a Founder to Be Successful
50:17-Roger Ehrenberg’s Introduction
55:05-SlamBall and Alternatives
58:54-Challenges as a VC and How to Overcome Them
01:03:42-What Roger Looks for in a Founder
01:08:54-How Much of a Business's Success Comes Down to the Founder
01:11:11-Roger's Book Recommendations for Founders
Join Pierre and his guests: Lloyd Danzig, the astute Managing Partner; Benjie Cherniak, the Principal with a keen eye for innovation; and Roger Ehrenberg, the Managing Partner of IA Capital Partners, IA Sports Ventures, and Eberg Capital, as they explore the intricacies and the future trajectory of iGaming Industry.
💼 ABOUT Roger Ehrenberg:
Managing Partner, IA Capital Partners, IA Sports Ventures, and Eberg Capital
Founding is an investment firm focused on sports franchise and sports-related venture capital investments. Previously Founding Partner of IA Ventures, a top performing seed stage venture firm based in NYC. Also run the Eberg Family Office which has an array of investments across early and late-stage venture capital, real estate, hospitality and sports. Member of the ownership groups of Alpine F1 Racing, the Miami Marlins and Real Salt Lake. Deeply committed to the rejuvenation of Downtown Detroit through investments in affordable housing and related neighborhood projects.
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This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

1 hr 15 min
November 09, 2023 Weekly News: BC & GiG get stronger through M&A
- Better Collective to acquire Playmaker Capital in €176m deal
- GiG to buy KaFe Rocks for €37.5m amid record Q3 revenue
Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the NEXT.io Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know
35 min
October 26, 2023 Weekly News: Is German iGaming destined to fail amid black market growth?
After the head of Germany’s gambling regulator suggested this week that “there is no evidence of a decrease in sales in the licensed gaming market in Germany,” Weekly News invites a panel of expert guest speakers to inspect this claim.Join Conor Mulheir, Nico Jansen and an esteemed panel of guests including Melchers Law Firm senior partner Dr. Joerg Hofmann, president of DSWV Mathias Dahms, Merkur Sports and Gaming MD Dirk Quermann, Hybrid Interaction CEO Shahar Attias and VP of global gaming at IDnow, Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk, for this fascinating discussion on the past, present and future of Germany’s online gambling market
1 hr
October 19, 2023 Weekly News: DraftKings overtakes FanDuel as US online gambling market leader
- DraftKings overtakes FanDuel as US online gambling market leader

...and much more!

Hang out with Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know
38 min
October 12, 2023 Weekly News: Have operators given up on esports betting?
- Shares tank as Luckbox fails to secure investment and shuts B2C arm
... and much more!
Hang out with Jake Evans & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know
39 min
October 12, 2023 Eman Pulis: SiGMA Group deep dive
🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #159 with Pierre Lindh and Eman Pulis Founder of SIGMA Group🎰
🚨 Are you ready to unlock the mysteries of the SIGMA Group? Dive into another enthralling episode of the NEXT.io podcast as our host, Pierre Lindh, engages in a discussion with Eman Pulis, the pioneering force behind SIGMA Group and Ikigai Ventures. They embark on a journey revealing the unseen facets of the iGaming world. 🎧
Eman Pulis offers unparalleled insights into SIGMA's heartbeat. This conversation promises revelations about acquisitions, event planning, affiliations, and so much more. Together, they tackle questions on the SIGMA acquisition rumor, the essence behind the numerous events, and the vision for SIGMA in the coming years. 🔥
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - SIGMA acquisition rumor & outcome
06:22 - The future for Eman
08:49 - Ikigai Ventures overview
17:20 - Reasons for numerous events
29:30 - SIGMA Europe & New 2024 Venue
37:26 - SIGMA affiliate vertical Insights
46:26 - Rationale behind affiliate world acquisition
49:12 - The role of a strong team
52:22 - Lessons from past mistakes
55:55 - Show Competitions & Comparisons
01:02:55 - Predictions for SIGMA in 3 Years
📘 ABOUT Eman Pulis:
Eman Pulis, founder of the internationally acclaimed SiGMA Group, launched the brand from the comfort of his bedroom and propelled it to global recognition. Under his stewardship, SiGMA and the subsequent AIBC brand have become marquee events in the gaming and emerging tech sectors. Despite the global health crisis, Eman showcased his adaptability by launching a 4-show-event in 2021, which included SiGMA, AGS, Med-Tech World, and AIBC.
Pulis firmly believes in cross-pollination and the potential of diverging verticals to learn and do business together. He established the SiGMA Fund and Accelerator to merge emerging tech and gaming. His dedication to holistic growth and mutual success is evident in his endeavors, such as the launch of SiGMA College in 2021 through the SiGMA Foundation. This initiative offers free interactive eLearning courses, emphasizing the gaming, blockchain, and emerging tech sectors.
Beginning his career by hosting parties and concerts in Malta, Pulis leveraged insights from the gaming demographic to pivot into a new industry. Today, his company boasts 60+ employees with offices in multiple global locations. Beyond being an "events guy", Pulis has developed SiGMA's online presence in ten languages and expanded into media and affiliation.
Eman, who holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Diplomatic Studies, also has a track record as an athlete, breaking a national record for the triple jump in 2003. He serves as a senior advisor on several boards.
In his latest venture, Pulis launched Ikigai Ventures, a €20m Luxembourg-based VC firm focusing on frontier technologies. This initiative is backed by a global network of investors, entrepreneurs, and legal minds. The fund primarily targets sectors like gaming, betting, esports, blockchain, fintech, and AI, with over half of its capital already committed. The Ikigai Collective, a team of industry leaders, will support this network-driven approach to investment.
Pulis resides in Malta with his family and continues to make significant strides in the tech and gaming sectors, always striving to uplift the industries he engages with.
🔔 Engage with the pulse of the iGaming world! Hit that like button, share your thoughts, and ensure you're subscribed to NEXT.io to stay ahead with unmatched insights and exclusive interactions with the industry's luminaries!
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This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT, and is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

1 hr 6 min

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