🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #178 withTodd Haushalter, CPO at Evolution Gaming. 

In this insightful episode, Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution Gaming, shares his expertise in online gaming innovation. We revisit Evolution's key strategies and achievements in 2023, including the development of RNG products and new gaming tools. Todd discusses the company's growth in the North American market and reflects on the competitive dynamics in the industry.

The conversation also explores Evolution's approach to game creation, highlighting the use of AI and the impact of new technologies. Todd addresses challenges and shares his vision for the future, offering a unique glimpse into the trends shaping the online gaming world.

⏰ Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction

00:27 - Sponsors

01:20 - Recapping Previous Episodes and Welcoming Todd Back

02:54 - Evolution 2023: Year in Review

05:38 - Evolution's "One-Stop Shop" Concept and Tools

08:42 - RNG Products: 2023 Performance and Future Prospects

12:38 - Classic Titles and RNG Reliability

15:27 - Todd's Exciting Games and Tools for 2024

18:02 - Using AI in Game and Content Creation

29:39 - Todd's Strategies for Growing the North American Market

33:56 - Evolution vs. Competition

46:13 - Acquiring Livespins and Insights into the M&A Process

54:34 - Innovations in the Gaming Industry

01:00:24 - The Key to Successful Gaming

01:05:34 - B2B Marketing and Branding Strategies

01:12:22 - Todd on Building and Sustaining Success

01:16:07 - Strategies for Attracting New Players to New Games

01:18:10 - The Impact of Addressing Accusations Against Evolution

01:21:05 - Predicting Evolution's Future in Three Years

💼vAbout Todd Haushalter:

Todd Haushalter is Chief Product Officer at Evolution Gaming. Todd is responsible for all aspects of Evolution’s game innovation and new product development, including the creation of award-winning titles such as MONOPOLY Live and Lightning Roulette. Prior to this, he was Corporate Vice President of Gaming Operations at MGM and Vice President of Business Strategy at Shuffle Master. He has a wide and varied knowledge of the casino industry.

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