NEXT.io Podcast

🎙 Podcast #126 with Pierre Lindh and  Kim Hultman Co-founder of CasinoGrounds.com

Pierre and Kim Join take a depth look at the world of gambling and streaming, a well-known figure in the industry. From the introduction to Pachinko in Japan to building a community on Twitch from scratch, this video covers it all. Listen to the night of poker legends and what makes a good slot game, as well as the memorable moments in Kim's career. We also dive into Twitch's ban policy for gambling and the current state of the slot streaming meta. With a glimpse into what's to come in 2023 for CasinoGrounds, this video is a must-watch for any gambling enthusiast.

ABOUT:

I'm Kim Hultman aka. LetsGiveItASpin, one of the original casino streamers going all the way back to 2015. He is also one of the Co-Founders of the real money casino streaming community CasinoGrounds.com. Today he streams on Twitch and YouTube together with his co-host Hampus Grave. He also work with CasinoGrounds focusing on business development and other projects like slot machine collaborations.

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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.

- Special Guest Phil Pearson, CEO at WhiteLabelCasinos.com  

- With Jake Evans and Ryan Butler  

- DraftKings shuts DFS offering in Europe all of a sudden  

- Financial struggles lead to redundancies at exchange Operator Smarkets  

- Bally’s to cut 15% of US online workforce after over hiring in pandemic boom  

- Caesars Sportsbook fined $150k as regulators continue crackdown on marketing content  

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 Ryan Butler and John Pappas, SVP of GeoComply  

In his first podcast episode, Ryan Butler has over the SVP of GeoComply John Pappas and they take a closer look at GeoComply and its role in the sports betting industry. They start off by explaining what GeoComply is and what they do, then move on to discuss the geolocation transaction report and what it revealed. They also delve into the technical aspect of geolocation and how it works. Finally, Ryan and John discuss states that are considering sports betting legislation in 2023 and some of the challenges they face.  

ABOUT: 

John Pappas is a recognized leader in the internet gaming industry. Over the past 15 years, he has played a central role in the advocacy efforts to expand legal digital gaming in the United States. During this time, Pappas has developed and executed lobbying, public relations, and grassroots campaigns on the state and federal levels. Today, he serves as SVP of Government and Public Affairs for GeoComply, the leading provider of geolocation compliance, age and identity, and anti-fraud solutions to online gaming companies.

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This episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast is hosted by Ryan Butler, North American editors at IGN at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by: 

Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology.

🎙 Podcast #125 with Pierre Lindh and  Dan Hannigan-Daley CEO of Sports Info Solutions   

Pierre sits down with Dan Hannigan-Daley CEO of Sports Info Solutions, where they will explore Sports Info Solutions. They also examine DraftKings' pivot from DFS to online Sportsbetting/Online gambling after PASPA was repealed, and the importance of vertical integration. Pierre and Dan make predictions for 2023 in the industry, focusing on Bet365 and Fanatics. They delve into the evolution of investors' views on the sports betting industry and Dan's previous investments and experience with web 3 and crypto gambling. Lastly, we highlight key trends to watch in the US sports betting industry in 2023.  

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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.

-US special with Ryan Butler!  

-New York 2023 numbers  

- Big year for bet365  

- Betr's plans for Massachusetts and elsewhere  

....and much more!  

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 #124 with Pierre Lindh and Angelo Dalli CEO & Founder of Umnai.  

In this podcast episode Pierre and Angelo speak about ChatGPT, its use cases today, and whether it could be a threat to Google in the future.  They also speculate about the matrix theory, the evolution of AI, metaverse, and what we can already create with it. What changes can AI technology bring to our lives and workspace? What different AI tools can we use today? Find out in this episode! 

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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.

- Recap of the Holiday Season  

- 2023 Predictions  

...and much more!  

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 Heidi Lofthus and Alasdair Lane, Client Partner &  Mikolaj Jucewicz Kuzajak, Head of Leadership Development and Talent Programs  

Heidi Lofthus sits down with Alasdair Lane and Mikolaj Jucewicz Kuzajak to speak about how to build up and work with the leadership program at William Hill.

 The mix of face-to-face learning and on-demand e-learning gives the leaders in the course a variety to pick from when starting to apply their new skills.  They also explain that is not only applicable to big companies but also to smaller buyers who don’t just “check a box” when it comes to leadership development and much more.

ABOUT: 

Alasdair Lane: An individual with a passion for improving human performance through learning and development, with over 30 years of experience in a multitude of roles. From the British Army to professional football to working as a client partner in a management consultancy.  

Mikolaj Jucewicz Kuzajak: In his professional career, Mikoaj is driven by helping others own their growth – in a way that supports their autonomy, accountability and authenticity. Apart from his role as Head of Leadership Development at William Hill, he is a psychologist, therapist and a coach.

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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 Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology.  

Sponsored by: 

Pragmatic Play & Playson

Michael Pedersen sits down with Mike Cooper from Trinity McQueen to speak about consumer research and customer insights, and why they are important.

About Mike Cooper, Head of Betting and Gaming Insight at Trinity McQueen

Mike has worked in consumer insight for almost 20 years, and now heads up Trinity McQueen’s betting and gaming insight division.  Having worked for many of the UK’s largest betting and gaming operators, Mike specialises in brand and CX insight: helping to create brands that customers crave and experiences that meet and exceed expectations

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This episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast is hosted by Michael Pedersen and is brought to you by: 

Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology. 

Sponsored by:

We were very lucky to get Per Hellberg on the Weekly News today live. Former CEO of Catena Media, now CEO of PlayStar to discuss GiG's acquisition of AskGamblers from Catena Media.

The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a live stream held every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all 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.