NEXT.io Podcast

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NEXT.io Podcast episodes

April 27, 2023 Weekly News: Q1 2023 Special
- Consultations required for key changes as UK gambling review reveals few surprises

- Kindred Group board to explore sale of company to drive shareholder value

- Sequential drop in slots blots Evolution’s 32% Q1 revenue rise

- CEECA revenue growth of 75% drives Betsson’s most profitable quarter

Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest 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.
1 hr 4 min
April 26, 2023 Erin Lydon: Personal growth through Poker
🎙 Podcast #135 with Pierre Lindh and Erin Lydon, president at PokerPower
In this captivating episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast, host Pierre Lindh sits down with poker pro and personal development advocate Erin Lydon. They dive deep into the world of poker and discuss how the game can shape one's personal growth journey. Erin also shares her insights on women's challenges in the poker industry, and how she's helping empower more women to embrace the game.
🎙️ [00:00] Introduction
🔥 [00:25] The Objective of PokerPower
🚺 [03:52] Why Only a Few Women Play Poker
💪 [09:38] Personal Development Through Poker
🎲 [15:05] Is Taking Risks a Negative Approach?
🌟 [19:57] Erin's Journey as a Poker Player
🔍 [23:46] Recent Controversies in the Poker World
🏆 [29:02] Key Attributes for Success in Poker
🔝 [32:33] The Ultimate Goal of PokerPower
Don't miss this enlightening conversation between Pierre Lindh and Erin Lydon, offering unique insights into the world of poker and personal growth. Subscribe to iGaming NEXT Podcast for more thought-provoking episodes and industry insights!

ABOUT Erin Lydon:
Erin is a thought leader and frequent speaker on gender equity where she inspires audiences to take action and create change in their communities and organizations. Erin is the President of Poker Power, an ed-tech company with a mission to teach one million women how to play the game...the game of poker and the game of life. Learning how to think, strategize, negotiate and allocate capital, like a winning poker player, translates to leadership skills that help women succeed from the classroom to the board room.
Social handles:
Tik Tok - @JoinPokerPower
Twitter - @JoinPokerPower
Instagram - @JoinPokerPower
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joinpokerpower/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/join-poker-power/Erin Lydon's Social Handles:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-lydon-mba/
Instagram - @erin.lydon376
Twitter - @ErinLydon376
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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.
37 min
April 24, 2023 Weekly News: DraftKings takes MA lead as BetMGM revenue soars
- The three musketeer show- welcome Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen!
- DraftKings takes handle crown in home state of Massachusetts during first month of betting
- BetMGM revenue soars 76% as Entain reports record actives in Q1 2023
... and much more!
Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest 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
April 20, 2023 Levon Nikoghosyan: AffPapa & Affiliation deep dive
🎙 Podcast #134 with Pierre Lindh and Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO & Board Member at Affpapa
🎧 Join Pierre Lindh in this episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast as he chats with Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO & Board Member of AffPapa. They dive deep into the world of affiliations, discussing the success story of AffPapa, leadership secrets, AI revolution, and the future of SEO. Don't miss their conversation on what it takes to be a successful affiliate. Tune in for valuable insights and get ready for NEXT Valletta 23!
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Affpapa story
03:59 - What is the secret of success for Affpapa
09:48 - As a founder, how to delegate without micromanaging
15:38 - Is there a silver bullet to be the perfect leader
24:10 - AI revolution and Chat GPT adoption
40:19 - Is SEO dead because of AI
42:50 - What are the trends in affiliations
49:47 - What does it take today to be a successful affiliate
54:50 - Why Armenia is a good country for iGaming
58:09 - What is the plan of Affpapa for NEXT Valletta 23
ABOUT Levon Nikoghosyan:
With over 10+ years of experience in iGaming industry and specifically in affiliate operations, I'm a 29 years old entrepreneur, acting CEO of AffPapa and investor of small affiliate projects.
With a background of building affiliate systems for iGaming industry and profound understanding of gambling affiliate vertical, I've had an honor of moderating and speaking at dozens of events, conferences and panels.
I've started my career as affiliate and agent systems team leader in BetConstruct in 2012. In 2015 I've founded PartnerMatrix in Yerevan which is the business unit of affiliate and agent systems under EveryMatrix umbrella. In December of 2022 I've left EveryMatrix and took over the CEO position of AffPapa - a company that I was involved and have invested in since its early days.
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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 4 min
April 13, 2023 Weekly News: Q1 gambling stocks review
- Breaking news: Premier League Clubs agree to withdraw gambling sponsorships on front of shirts

- Online Gambling Quarterly: DraftKings best performing gambling stock in Q1 (DraftKings, Catena, Evo, BetMakers, PointsBet and more)

- Norway likely to introduce DNS website blocking for unlicensed operators from 2024

- Start-up funding: Prophet Exchange and BeyondPlay

Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest 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.
58 min
April 06, 2023 Weekly News: Evolution back in the Big Time
- The three musketeer special: Pierre Lindh, Nico Jansen & Conor Mulheir are joining this week

-Joined by a very soecal guest- Karolina Pelc, CEO & Founder of BeyondPlay
- Evolution shareholders agree €80m Big Time Gaming earnout at AGM as board is re-elected

- UK politician caught offering to leak the upcoming white paper on gambling reforms

- Text-to-Bet.... The sportsbetting disruption that will take place due to the advancements in AI

- Ontario 1 year celebrations How is the state performing against other US states?
The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with occasional guests present the latest news in iGaming along with a deep dive into each topic. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news
1 hr 7 min
April 03, 2023 Ulrich Gilot: Media Effectiveness in 2023
🎙 Podcast with Michael Pedersen and Ulrich Gilot, Head of Media at Betsson
The media landscape is constantly evolving. What are the opportunities for 2023 and how do you take advantage of them? As we are soon to enter a world without 3rd party cookies, what is the current state of the industry and what is the next best alternative? Lastly, we touch on ChatGPT and how this will affect the marketing discipline within iGaming
Timestamps:
00:00 - Sponsorship segment
00:24 - Introduction
01:00 - Ulrich Gilot's background and history
13:50 - Definition of marketing and use of the 4 Ps
19:40 - Definition of media and its use cases in iGaming
26:00 - Can SMO and marketing professionals be as productive as they were two years ago?
37:20 - The impact of the loss of third-party cookies
55:10 - Rich media and how to effectively utilize it
01:07:30 - Do iGaming companies utilize Chat GPT and other AI tools?
ABOUT ULRICH GILOT:
Ulrich Gilot joined Betsson Group as Head of Media in 2020 with the goal to fulfil the group’s ambition to drive media performance across key markets. His debut on the media agency and creative agency side in New York forged his interest in user experience. Ever since, he has worked across multiple markets leading media strategies in various industries for brands such as Nestle, Disney, CapitalOne, IBM, Pfizer and the Belgian National Lottery. Ulrich’s knack is to build tailor-made media solutions that respond to both single markets and global business ambitions in close partnerships with media agencies while focusing on data and marketing technology.
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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 Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.
1 hr 29 min
April 03, 2023 Weekly News: William Hill settlement reaction and future of 888!
- William Hill escapes UK licence suspension with record £19.2m settlement
- Super Bowl tickets and private jets: Pay package for DraftKings CEO soars 238% to $48m
- Can AI be trusted? Tech leaders call for a halt to “out-of-control” development race as fears rise
- Sportradar and Snapchat join forces to target sports bettors on behalf of operators
The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with occasional guests present the latest news in iGaming along with a deep dive into each topic. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news
52 min
March 23, 2023 Weekly News: Is microbetting the real deal?
- Gambling Commission slaps Kindred Group with £7m fine
- Evolution fined as Pennsylvania regulator clamps down on iGaming

- Betr deviates from microbetting strategy with core markets launch in time for March Madness
-Betr’s Joey Levy on first state launch and future plans for the platform

The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with occasional guests present the latest news in iGaming along with a deep dive into each topic. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news
57 min
March 23, 2023 Katie Shaw: Sponsorships and how to get the most out of them
🎙 Podcast with Michael Pedersen and Katie Shaw, Global Head of Brand Engagement at Entourage Sport & Entertainment
Sponsorships can be a great way of activating your brand, but is it the right approach for all brands? What are the pitfalls to watch out for? What budgets are required and what are the best practices? Katie Shaw has more than 14 year’s experience working with partnerships and brands such as PepsiCo, Ford, Vodafone or gaming brands such as Pokerstars, Sky Betting & Gaming and Parimatch. Tune in to this masterclass in effective sponsorships.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:10 - Who is Katie Shaw and what she does
00:04:36 - The description of sponsorship from Katie’s perspective
00:10:21 - Influencers and how they help the business00:14:52 - Why B2C operators have to engage in sponsorships
00:18:21 - Different types of sponsorships and strategies
00:31:35 - Definition of activation of a brand and having clear objectives
00:35:20 - Measurement piece and how to do it
00:40:58 - How Entourage can help their clients
00:48:55 - How to maximize investments
ABOUT KATIE SHAW:
Currently heading up Entourage S&E’s recently launched Partnership Management division, Katie Shaw brings with her 14 years’ experience in partnership marketing and sponsorship management, working with a number of global brands to maximise their sponsorships, such as PepsiCo + UEFA Champions League, SKODA + Cycling, Parimatch + Juventus and Olympic Entertainment Group + Luka Modric.
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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 Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.
57 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.