Rickard Vikström, CEO and founder of Internet Vikings, returns for an in-depth discussion about the company’s progress and the future of the rapidly changing iGaming infrastructure landscape.

Four years after his first appearance, Rickard reflects on Internet Vikings’ significant growth, its expansion into the US market, and the company’s strategic focus on building sustainable infrastructure solutions for iGaming businesses across key markets, including North America and Europe.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

00:43 – Sponsors

02:01 – Welcoming Rickard

03:16 – G2E Conference Insights

05:15 - The Growing Trend of the Sweepstakes Model

07:05 - Reflecting on Predictions for the U.S. iGaming Market

09:31 – MGM acquiring LeoVegas

12:12 – The Future of BetMGM, Entain, and MGM’s Relationship

16:05 – How COVID Accelerated Online Gambling for Land-Based Casinos

19:00 - Innovation Coming from New Market Entrants

23:57 – Comparing the iGaming Industry in 2020 vs. 2024

30:08 – The Shift Away from Regulation as the Focus in Gambling

33:55 – The Future of Sweepstakes and Crypto in Gambling

37:27 – Blurring Lines Between Gaming and Social Games

39:45 - Election Forecasting using Betting markets like Polymarkets

43:44 – Predictions on Crypto Casinos in the Next Four Years

47:03 – Growth Opportunities in Other Markets: Africa and Asia

54:16 - Internet Vikings’ growth and success in the U.S. market

57:57 – Predictions on the acquisition of major slot providers and online brands

01:02:00 - The role of AI in the future of game production

01:09:29 - Innovations translating into land-based casinos

01:14:06: Internet Vikings’ success on the company's growth

01:17:19: The future of U.S. state legislation

01:21:03: Closing remarks

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