NEXT.io Podcast

🎙 Podcast: Michael Pedersen and Jamie Shea, CMO at Strive Gaming

Jamie has been in gaming since 1994 working for the Venetian, Hard Rock and Caeasars to name a few, then IGT, Draftkings for four years and now CMO for Strive Gaming. We speak about the current state of the US market from a marketing perspective and deep dive into the two sides of player eduction in the US: Learning how to bet and how we ensure players keeps it fun and responsible.  

Timestamps:  00:00 - Sponsors

 00:36 - Introduction 

06:00 - Jamie's Background in Gambling 

09:57 - Retail vs. Online Gambling 

17:45 - Women in the Gambling Industry 

29:01 - Marketing in the iGaming Industry in 2023 

46:03 - Player Education and its Importance 

52:38 - U.S. Operators and Responsible Gaming 

55:55 - Using Education as a Marketing Opportunity  

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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.

- US Special with iGaming NEXT Editor Ryan Butler 

- iGaming bills in New York an Illinois

- Latest sports betting developments in Texas (and other states)

- Recap of recent earnings

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

🎙 Podcast with our host Heidi Lofthus and Mark Grech, People and Organisation Consulting at PwC Malta:

 Mark is HR consultant from PwC Malta and presents findings from the 2022 HR Pulse Survey. This survey looked into identifying the key HR challenges being faced by local organisations and to gain insight on the priorities for people management going forward. We cover an in-depth view on the results of iGaming respondents with a focus on Employer Branding and innovative HR practices, as well as the key priorities and challenges of the HR function

ABOUT MARK GRECH:

 Mark is responsible for HR Consulting services at PwC Malta. He is an HR subject matter expert, an experienced trainer and a certified executive coach. Prior to joining PwC, he worked as a Talent Development specialist within the iGaming industry. He has experience working with a number of organisations in devising and implementing talent management, workforce and change management strategies. Mark is passionate about people development and has a keen interest in how jobs and skill requirements are being impacted by digital transformation. 

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 This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Heidi Lofthus, Project Director at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by:

 Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

🎙 Podcast #130 Pierre Lindh and Simon Lidzen, Co-Founder and CEO of Fast Track

Pierre Lindh and Simon Lidzen delve into the world of AI technology and its impact on various industries and professions. Discover the staying power of ChatGPT and AI tools, explore emerging AI-based careers, and learn how AI can empower individuals. Get valuable insights into the future of AI and the opportunities and challenges it presents in this informative video and much more.    

ABOUT SIMON LIDZEN: Simon is a specialist in technology, product development, innovation and organisational scalability, with over 15 years of experience in iGaming. Having held senior positions at Betfair and within the Betsson Group, he co-founded Fast Track in 2016 as a direct response to the challenges that operators face in running an efficient, scalable business. He is now on a mission to digitalise the iGaming industry. 

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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 providing.

- CEO Itai Pazner to leave 888 with immediate effect amid Middle East compliance failures

- Evolution reports full-year EBITDA of €1bn

- ICE 2023 preview and destination

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

🎙 Podcast # 129 Pierre Lindh and Max Trafimovich, CCO, SOFTSWISS

In this video, Pierre and Max Trafimovich discuss the most crucial criteria influencing operator projects' Retention and LTV. Speakers also take a closer look at the products, tools, and strategic approaches that will help casinos and sportsbooks increase their key KPIs in 2023.

ABOUT MAX TRAFIMOVICH:

 Max Trafimovich has been actively participating in the extraordinary growth of SOFTSWISS from a rising tech star to an acclaimed industry leader. He joined SOFTSWISS as a Business Development Manager in 2013. At that time the company counted 40 employees, quite far from the 1,400-people-strong operation with global presence it is now. All in all, Max directly influenced the remarkable transformation of SOFTSWISS’s business over all these years. Right now he assumes a position of Chief Commercial Officer. 

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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 providing.

🎙 Podcast #128 With Pierre Lindh and Tomash Devenishek, CEO & Founder of Kero Sports

In this podcast, Pierre Lindh sits down to speak with Tomash Devenishek CEO&Founder of Kero Sports to dive into the world of micro-betting. They explore the potential of micro-betting as a product, Kero Sports' plans for global expansion, and the role of social interaction in the industry. Learn about effective start-up strategies, the importance of a strong pitch deck, and the challenges and considerations to keep in mind when starting a new business in the micro-betting field.

  ABOUT: TOMASH DEVENISHEK

Tomash is a technology industry veteran focused on algorithmically curated in-game micro-betting. As a CEO & Founder of Kero Sports he works with the largest names in pro sports and gaming to deliver sports betting experiences that match the entertainment value of mainstream apps like TikTok and Instagram.

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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.

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

🎙 Podcast # 127 With Pierre Lindh and Hugh Casey, CPO of Bad Hombre Gaming

In this video Pierre and Hugh Casey offer a comprehensive overview of the crypto casino industry, starting with an introduction to the topic and an overview of Hug and Bad Hombre Gaming. It delves into the comparison of traditional fiat gambling and the unique features of crypto gambling, as well as an analysis of the reputation of the industry. The video also covers current trends and strategies for success in the crypto casino industry during a bear market and examines the potential future applications and risks of web3 gambling and crypto casinos.  

 ABOUT:

Hugh Casey:   Hugh is the CPO at Bad Hombre Gaming, a new crypto-first casino platform built from the ground up. He has a wealth of experience in product and operations across both regulated and .com markets and is working on interesting products to help aspirational crypto casino entrepreneurs realise their goals.

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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.

Spotlight session with Yolo Investments' Tim Heath, Julian Buhagiar, and Steve Tsao  

In the debut episode of "Yolo Uncovered," Pierre Lindh sits down with Tim Heath, Julian Buhagiar, and Steve Tsao of the Yolo Investments to discuss their expectations and opportunities for 2023, as well as reflect on the challenges and lessons learned from the previous year. Tune in to learn about Yolo's investment strategy, including their predictions for the upcoming year and the impact of the current macroeconomic environment on their investment decisions. Additionally, gain insight into the potential of the gambling industry in 2023 and beyond.