NEXT.io Podcast

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NEXT.io Podcast episodes

September 15, 2023 Weekly News: iGaming cybersecurity concerns and DraftKings' disastrous decision
- With special guest Stefan Thelberg, CEO & Co-Founder of Holm Security
- Cybersecurity incident triggers major outages at MGM hotels and casinos
- DraftKings slammed for “reprehensible” 9/11-themed parlay promo
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
51 min
September 07, 2023 Weekly News: Stake hacked and UAE unveils first gambling regulator
- Stake stresses user funds are safe after hackers steal $41m from crypto wallets
- UAE’s first gambling regulator created to oversee “lottery and commercial gaming"
... 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
August 31, 2023 Weekly News: Ontario follows UK with ban on celebs in gambling ads
- Former Glitnor Group CEO David Flynn to cycle across Europe for charity
- Ontario to outlaw athletes and celebrities in gambling marketing from 2024
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
42 min
August 25, 2023 Jean Galea: MarTech - How to harness its power and avoid the pitfalls
🎙 Podcast with Micahel Pedersen and Jean Galea, Head of Marketing Platforms at Betsson
🚨 Dive into another riveting episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast! 🎧
Jean has been heading up Betsson's global MarTech stack for the past 6 years and has a wealth of experience. In his calm and well-articulated way, he managed to explain the massive opportunities of a well-constructed MarTech strategy and how it can improve both the customer's journey and also help link together internal teams and processes. 🔥
⏰Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:25 - MarTech and Its Role
11:35 - Harmonizing Acquisition and Retention teams
16:40 - Exploring Omni-Channel Strategies
18:54 - The Most Daunting Challenges in MarTech
25:35 - Envisioning a Cookie-less Future
37:00 - The Role of AI in Shaping MarTech's Future
52:23 - Breaking Down MarTech's Influence on iGaming
54:11 - Jean's Top 3 Predictions for MarTech
💼ABOUT Jean Galea:
Over 10+ years of experience in marketing and 6 years in gaming, Jean has a strong understanding of the various marketing channels, as well as how these tie in together to create effective acquisition strategies. In recent years, he has transitioned into marketing platforms and technology, leading a team at Betsson Group which designs, builds, maintains, researches and onboards marketing platforms and processes that optimize and scale acquisition efforts.
In his role, Jean focuses on bridging the gap between Marketing teams, Product Development, Data, Analytics and Commercial teams. He connects the dots together, building highly-focused cross-functional teams that bring the necessary expertise together to build solutions that require multiple departments and wider-company cooperation. With a strong grasp of people skills, technology, marketing, and business strategy, he is constantly examining the multiple facets of the business, looking for strategic gaps and opportunities and thinking up practical solutions to address them.
With his rapid experimentation style, Jean typically sows multiple seeds to see what sprouts, separating through practice what works from what doesn’t, in a continuous effort to unlock commercial value. He is also very attentive to the people and processes side of marketing technology and is a strong believer that the tools are only as useful as the people behind them and the ways in which they are applied.
🔔 Don't forget to hit the like button, drop a comment, and subscribe to the iGaming NEXT channel for unparalleled insights and in-depth interviews with the industry's leaders!
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This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Michael Pedersen, CCO at Livespins and is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.
58 min
August 24, 2023 Weekly News: Affiliate results week special!
- Q2 2023: Better Collective celebrates record Q2 as revenue jumps 39%

- Q2 2023: Catena Media shares plummet as affiliate reports 60% EBITDA decrease

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 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

32 min
August 17, 2023 Alex Pratt: ICE moves to Barcelona
🎙 Podcast #151 with Pierre Lindh and Alex Pratt, Marketing Director - Clarion Events
🚨 Dive into another riveting episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast! This time, Pierre Lindh sits down with Alex Pratt, Marketing Director at Clarion Events, to dissect the recent shifts and trends in the iGaming event landscape. 🎧
Throughout this episode, Alex offers a behind-the-scenes look at the decisions driving Clarion's event relocations, the rationale behind reducing events post-COVID, and the metrics that matter in the iGaming event space. He also touches upon the significance of the NPS score and the broader vision of Clarion Events. 🔥
⏰Timestamps:
00:00 - ICE Moving from London to Barcelona: The Strategy
05:30 - SBC's Reaction to Clarion’s Move
10:17 - IGBL!VE's Transition from Amsterdam to London
14:04 - The Significance of the NPS Score
16:25 - Clarion's Post-COVID Event Strategy
19:32 - The Vision Behind Clarion's Event Relocations
21:10 - The Future of iGaming Events
22:11 - Alex's Predictions for the Next Decade
Join Pierre and Alex for a deep dive into the world of iGaming events. Their candid conversation promises to enlighten listeners about the industry's evolving dynamics and the future of iGaming events.
💼ABOUT Alex Pratt:
Alex Pratt is Managing Director of Clarion Gaming where he oversees their portfolio of market-leading b2b events and digital products including the world’s largest gaming exhibition ICE and iGamingBusiness.com which attracts over a million users a year. Alex joined Clarion through the acquisition of iGaming Business which he built from a single print magazine to a portfolio of multiple publishing and digital products as well as the leading affiliate events for the gaming market, iGB Affiliate. Although he lives and breathes gaming he also set up the digital marketing division at Clarion Events through the acquisitions of Affiliate Summit and Traffic & Conversion Summit.
🔔 Don't forget to hit the like button, drop a comment, and subscribe to the iGaming NEXT channel for unparalleled insights and in-depth interviews with the industry's leaders!
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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.
28 min
August 14, 2023 Vested Interest #3 - ESPN x PENN, Q2-reports, top5 lies told by start up founders, GeoComply
🎙️ Welcome to episode #03 of Vested Interest, the go-to podcast for iGaming and sports betting aficionados, steered by the astute Pierre Lindh. In this episode, we're elated to present a captivating dialogue with three of the industry's luminaries - Lloyd Danzig from Sharp Alpha Advisors, Benjie Cherniak of Avenue H Capital, and Jeff Haas, a multifaceted gaming advisor, angel investor, and entrepreneur.
▶️ WATCH NOW: Vested Interest Podcast Ep. #03 🎧
Join Pierre as he delves deep into the dynamic world of iGaming, extracting invaluable insights and perspectives from our distinguished guests. This episode spans a range of pivotal topics, from the monumental ESPN and PENN licensing agreement to the top 5 lies often told by startup founders in the iGaming space.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:13 - ESPN signs license agreement with PENN worth $1.5bn over 10 years
07:19 - Stock price DKNG/PENN
11:13 - ESPN shares options to buy approx. 30% of PENN over 10 years
13:42 - PENN estimated $1bn EBITDA by 2027 (20% OSB share + 16% online casino share)
19:06 - Quarterly reports - US OSB/OG turning the corner
22:06 - Profitability in Q2 in the US and why
27:26 - Both DKNG & BetMGM reports being the leading operator in online casino
32:31 - Top 5 lies investors hear from founders
46:34 - DEEP DIVE – GeoComply
Episode #03 of Vested Interest offers a potent mix of industry predictions, firsthand experiences, and an in-depth analysis of the iGaming and sports betting sectors. Stay ahead of the curve by immersing yourself in this enlightening conversation.
For unmatched iGaming insights, don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE.
Join us monthly for more revelations, expert discussions, and the freshest updates in iGaming. Embark on a journey into the epicenter of the iGaming universe right here. 🎲🎰🎧
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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.
56 min
August 10, 2023 Weekly News: Flutter and Entain Q2 analysis
- Welcome back Jake Evans!
- Flutter and Entain Q2 analysis
...and mych 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
41 min
August 10, 2023 Vested Interest #3 - ESPN x PENN, Q2-reports, top5 lies told by start up founders, GeoComply
🎙️ Welcome to episode #03 of Vested Interest, the go-to podcast for iGaming and sports betting aficionados, steered by the astute Pierre Lindh. In this episode, we're elated to present a captivating dialogue with three of the industry's luminaries - Lloyd Danzig from Sharp Alpha Advisors, Benjie Cherniak of Avenue H Capital, and Jeff Haas, a multifaceted gaming advisor, angel investor, and entrepreneur.
▶️ WATCH NOW: Vested Interest Podcast Ep. #03 🎧
Join Pierre as he delves deep into the dynamic world of iGaming, extracting invaluable insights and perspectives from our distinguished guests. This episode spans a range of pivotal topics, from the monumental ESPN and PENN licensing agreement to the top 5 lies often told by startup founders in the iGaming space.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:13 - ESPN signs license agreement with PENN worth $1.5bn over 10 years
07:19 - Stock price DKNG/PENN
11:13 - ESPN shares options to buy approx. 30% of PENN over 10 years
13:42 - PENN estimated $1bn EBITDA by 2027 (20% OSB share + 16% online casino share)
19:06 - Quarterly reports - US OSB/OG turning the corner
22:06 - Profitability in Q2 in the US and why
27:26 - Both DKNG & BetMGM reports being the leading operator in online casino
32:31 - Top 5 lies investors hear from founders
46:34 - DEEP DIVE – GeoComply
Episode #03 of Vested Interest offers a potent mix of industry predictions, firsthand experiences, and an in-depth analysis of the iGaming and sports betting sectors. Stay ahead of the curve by immersing yourself in this enlightening conversation.
For unmatched iGaming insights, don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE.
Join us every month for more revelations, expert discussions, and the freshest updates in iGaming. Embark on a journey into the epicenter of the iGaming universe right here. 🎲🎰🎧

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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.

56 min
August 08, 2023 Vested Interest Podcast Ep2
🎙️ Welcome to episode #02 of Vested Interest, your definitive source for iGaming and sports betting insights, hosted by the ever-insightful Pierre Lindh. This week, we're thrilled to bring you a riveting conversation with two of the industry's brightest minds - Lloyd Danzig of Sharp Alpha Advisors and Benjie Cherniak from Avenue H Capital.
▶️ WATCH NOW: Vested Interest Podcast Ep. #02 🎧
Dive in as Pierre navigates the intricate corridors of iGaming, drawing out unparalleled wisdom and viewpoints from our esteemed guests. This episode covers a spectrum of topics, from the buzz around Stake.com's potential US acquisition to the role of venture capitalists in shaping the future of online sports betting.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:40 - Stake.com considering US Acquisition
18:08 - VC’s role in online sportsbetting/gambling
29:22 - 2024/25 startups landscape development
33:40 - Fanatics/DKNG drama and what do we expect from Fanatics
44:00 - Underdog fantasy deep dive: Will they make it in OSB?
54:14 - Predictions for the future in the US
Episode #02 of Vested Interest promises a rich blend of industry foresight, hands-on experiences, and a thorough dissection of the iGaming and sports betting arenas. Ensure you're at the forefront of industry knowledge by tuning into this enlightening dialogue.
For unparalleled iGaming content, make sure to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE.
Catch us every month for more insights, expert interviews, and the latest news in iGaming. Your journey into the heart of the iGaming industry starts here. 🎲🎰🎧
58 min

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The primary podcast of the iGaming industry. Hosted by Pierre Lindh, it brings you episodes that are packed with expert insights, dynamic discussions, and inspiring stories from industry leaders. Whether you're seeking leadership tips, energy management strategies, or insider knowledge, NEXT.io podcasts are your go-to resource for staying ahead in the industry.