This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we address Kambi and Genius Sports refuting acquisition rumors and what that means for the market. We also look into the Philippines' intensified actions against illegal online gambling, Betsson's exit from the U.S. B2C market, and RevPanda's acquisition of Leetz Media, exploring how these developments impact the iGaming landscape.

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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #197 with Karolina Pelc, VP at BEyondPlay, FanDuel

🎧 𝗛𝗼𝘄'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲? Karolina Pelc shares how she balanced intense workloads at a startup and being an entrepreneur while trying to have a personal life.

Karolina gives us the lowdown on the inspiring journey from founding Beyond Play to its acquisition by FanDuel. Don't miss this inspiring interview with Pierre Lindh and Karolina Pelc!

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction 

00:36 - Sponsors

01:32 - Karolina's Journey

06:09 - The process of Selling BeyondPlay

16:09 - Challenges of an Intense Workload

25:01 - The Realities on Mental Health.

31:55 - Adjusting to New Roles and Motherhood

39:06 - Different Scenarios at Entrepreneurship to Be Productive

45:39 - Coping Mechanisms for Efficiency 

55:07 - Shadow work vs. Deep-Focus Work Concept

58:00 - Looking to the Future & Investing in Female Founders

01:02:07 - Advice for New Founders

01:09:11 - Investor Perspective and Building Credibility

01:16:10 - The Next Steps for Karolina 

01:18:28 - Closing Marks

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Episode sponsored by:

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Catch this week’s NEXT.io Weekly News for a quick rundown of significant iGaming updates. Highlights include DraftKings' acquisition of Simplebet, enhancing its betting technology. We also cover Evoke's purchase of Winner.ro, aiming for growth in Romania, and BlueBet’s strategic exit from the US market.

🗞 Read the full stories:

– DraftKings to acquire micro-betting specialist Simplebet

– Evoke to acquire Romanian local hero brand Winner.ro for €10m

– BlueBet exits US market to refocus on expanding Australian operations

– Spribe and Flutter’s Adjarabet lose $330m Georgian copyright case

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📰 Your go-to source for the latest in iGaming! Tune in as we bring you the hottest news and trends in the industry, featuring in-depth discussions on each topic.

In this week’s NEXT.io Weekly News we are delighted to have a special guest, John Gordon, Co-Founder and CEO of Incentive Games who will guide us through the Prize Matcher launch announcement, a new daily free-to-play game exclusively on bet365.

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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #195 with Brais Pena, Chief Strategy Officer at Easygo.

🎙Welcome to episode #14 of Vested Interest, with Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig & Benjie Cherniak and special guest, Erik Hession, Co-president Caesars Sports & Online gambling - Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Dive deep into the latest trends shaping the iGaming industry, focusing on the evolving build vs. buy strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and the growing interest in micro-betting. The episode features a special interview with Eric Hession, who shares insights into his career journey, the transition from retail to digital operations, and Caesars' strategic approach to growth and innovation in the competitive online gaming market.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:42 - Welcoming Guests

02:23 - Build vs. Buy Strategies

05:21 - Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in the Industry

07:09 - Micro-Betting and Pricing Trends

09:00 - Impact on B2B Suppliers

14:11 - DraftKings Pricing Surcharge Discussion

31:21 - EriK Hession's Professional Journey

34:34 - Transition from Retail to Digital Operations

37:18 - Build vs. Buy Strategy and Zero Flux Acquisition

43:13 - M&A Integration Challenges

46:10 - DraftKings Pricing Surcharge Reaction

48:10 - Growth Opportunities for Caesars 

50:50 - Exploring International Expansion

52:57 - Closing Marks

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Join us on NEXT.io Weekly News for a concise update on key iGaming developments. In this episode, Conor and Nico take a look at Flutter Entertainment's reported bids for Betnacional and Snaitech.

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Join us on NEXT.io Weekly News for a concise update on key iGaming developments. In this episode, Conor and Nico analyse Thailand's draft regulations for land-based casinos, Wynn Resorts' ambitious development in the UAE, and India's focus on real money gaming companies.

Nico's Five in 10 also covered the biggest iGaming stories of the week, including DraftKings' new surcharge on winnings.

🗞 Read the full stories here:

- Thailand’s draft regulations set casino licence fees at €129m:

https://next.io/news/regulation/thailand-draft-regulations-casino-licence-fees/

- Wynn bullish on UAE progress, buys more land amid strong Q2 results:

https://next.io/news/results/wynn-bullish-on-uae-progress/

- India considers simplifying RMG foreign investment rules:

https://next.io/news/investment/india-considers-simplifying-rmg-investment-rules/

- DraftKings announces winnings surcharge in high-tax states:

https://next.io/news/betting/draftkings-announces-winnings-surcharge-high-tax-states/

This week's sessions are brought to you by:

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Join Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen every Thursday at 3pm CET across all our social media channels to get the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. 

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Join us on NEXT.io Weekly News for a concise update on key iGaming developments. We discuss Stake's acquisition of Idealbet and its potential to reshape the betting industry. Also, we explore New Zealand's plan to regulate online casinos by 2026, aiming to enhance market access and consumer protection.

Additionally, we touch on DraftKings exiting the NFT marketplace and Third Planet's acquisition of Props.com, assessing their impacts on the respective companies and markets.

🗞 Read the full story here:

- New Zealand to launch online casino licensing regime by 2026:

https://next.io/news/regulation/new-zealand-licencing-system-online-casinos-2026/

- DraftKings ditches NFT marketplace following class action lawsuit:

https://next.io/news/regulation/draftkings-ditches-nft-marketplace/

- Third Planet Affiliates acquires Props.com for an undisclosed sum:

https://next.io/news/investment/third-planet-acquires-props-dotcom/

- Stake expands into Italy with Idealbet acquisition:

https://next.io/news/investment/stake-acquires-idealbet/

This week's sessions are brought to you by:

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This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we spotlight a significant legal development as a case involving player losses in Germany escalates to the European Court of Justice.

We’ll explore the background of the lawsuit, where a German player is contesting significant losses, arguing that they were incurred through an operator not fully compliant with local regulations.

Special Guest: Dr. Jörg Hofmann, Partner Melchers Law Firm

This week's sessions are brought to you by:

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