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In the last 30 years, Tribal gaming has gone from fighting for a place at the table to having a permanent seat. Having been with Mohegan for 24 years, in this CEO Special edition of the Huddle we spoke to Mohegan President and CEO Ray Pineault, where we discussed: The importance of teamwork His early law career and coming to Mohegan Balancing work life and family life The development of Tribal gaming during his 24 years with Mohegan Mohegan's bid for New York What Mohegan means to him.
With ICE and iGB Affiliate just around the corner, we caught up with Naomi Barton to discuss: How she is feeling ahead of the inaugural Barcelona show What the location - and Barcelona in general - has to offer attendees Keeping panels fresh, engaging and relevant Tips for first-time attendees Describing iGB Affiliate in one word
Interblock Group CEO John Connelly sat down with Gaming America on The Huddle, where we discussed: Shows around the world, and the different perspectives they offer Taking Interblock online The importance of omnichannel in the current market The growing interest in sweepstakes in the US The lessons learnt in 2024 and what 2025 might hold
Nick Patrick, Radar CEO & Co-Founder, speaks to Gaming America about geolocation within the gaming industry, and why we could be about to see significant change within the sector. We discuss: Nick's career journey, from his MBA to founding Radar in 2016 What industries, including gaming, does Radar work with? The characteristics of the iGaming geolocation sector; is it competitive enough, given companies have left the industry for that very reason? Radar's offering and how it looks to stand out Pricing plans and their attractiveness Where is Radar seeing the biggest demand? The company's plans for 2025 The future for geolocation in gaming - and why we are going to see change within the sector
Delasport CEO Oren Cohen Shwartz goes over the company's work in 2024, and demonstrates the workings of its products, focusing on the personalisation features of its iGaming and sportsbook product
David Buhagiar, Senior Manager of Marketing & Acquisitions at NetRefer, speaks to Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole about a wide range of topics. We discuss: The importance of data - is the industry currently utilising it enough? How data can help track ROI and provide customer insights How data can improve the operator-affiliate relationship The role of the affiliate in today's gambling ecosystem - is it getting tougher and what challenges do affiliates face? How does NetRefer help operators utilise data? NetRefer's partnership with Microsoft Product focus on NetRefer's Data Management Platform, GraphQL and CoPilot AI - the benefits and challenges (an objective look) NetRefer's plans for 2025 and beyond The future of data
Paysecure CEO Amit Hooja joins Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole for a discussion about both the company's offerings and the wider payments sector. We discuss: Amit's career background, both in gaming and in payments Paysecure's place within the gaming payments ecosystem Paysecure's orchestration platform and its features The interconnectedness of gaming, data and player purchases across other industries Looking back on payments trends in 2024 Looking ahead to payments trends in 2025 Paysecure's plans for the year ahead Amit's ultimate ambition of one billion transactions per day - and a look at the long-term future
Will Underwood from Gambling Insider sits down with Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable & Safer gambling at Casino Guru, to unpick the changing narratives surrounding responsible gambling in the global gaming industry. The potential negative perceptions of RG Regulatory vs non-regulatory motivations Do operators want to take the commercial hit? How much responsibility should be placed on the player Can gambling learn from advertising regulations in other industries? Why RG initiatives are vital for the industry’s long-term future
Gambling Insider Staff Writer Beth Turner speaks with global poker champion Eugene Katchalov to discuss: How Katchalov began his career and his career highlights so far GGPoker and its impact on the current poker market How technology has caused greater division between professional and recreational poker players What skills poker players and business executives have in common
Nigel Eccles, Co-Founder and CEO of new crypto operator BetHog, and the original Founder of FanDuel, joins Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole on the Huddle. We discuss: - BetHog and its focus on crypto, streaming, crash games - Unique titles as well as industry classics from Pragmatic Play, Evolution etc - Why Crypto? - X (formerly Twitter) and whether CEOs should use social media - Social media, new media and its impact on the US Election - Eccles' history with FanDuel and Flutter - An overview of the latest legal proceedings in the case between Eccles and FanDuel - Any regrets...? - Future goals and trying to change the industry, rather than just aiming for revenue targets or 'five-year plans'
Ani Mkrtchyan,Chief Sales Officer at Digitain,sat down on The Huddle to discuss:
Smarkets Founder & CEO Jason Trost sat down with Gambling Insider three years after we spoke with him in 2021, where we discussed: How things have changed, and stayed the same, since 2021 The importance of creating a team community (with food, especially) Data quality within the sports betting market and how to navigate it The pros and cons of running both your betting exchange and sportsbook The potential of AI If Trost is any closer to his 2021 goal 'to fix betting.'
Will Underwood from Gambling Insider meets up with Indian gaming specialist Manav Bhargava, to explore the Indian gaming market a year on from the Government's 28% tax hike on online operations. The distinction between games of chance & games of skill India’s 28% tax hike – a year on The potential for future regulation India’s rising tax revenue India’s future outlook regarding a fully legalised market
Swintt CEO David Mann returns to the Huddle a year after his last appearance. We discuss: David's reflections on the past year for the B2B supplier High-profile deals in the UK and the Netherlands, with SuprNation and Hard Rock NL respectively Player preferences in Germany and the Netherlands vs player preferences in the UK and Ontario Swintt's performance in Ontario and that market as a whole Would Swintt be interested in entering Alberta once it regulates iGaming? (Regulation expected next year) The Swintt Platform, gamification and retention tools, and the importance of retention in today's wider industry AI and its uses within the industry, but why Swintt is remaining a very people-oriented" business"
We discuss: Why Spain & Mexico were key to Codere’s record Q2 How the Mexican market fits into the wider LatAm landscape Tailoring product offerings for global sports betting markets RG regulations across the LatAm landscape Why the summer of 2024 was so exciting Future plans for the rest of the year!
Bernd Baumert, Greentube Director of Games Production & Operations, speaks to Tim Poole about Greentube's Mynt platform. We discuss: Why the name Mynt! Bernd walks us through the Mynt Create aspect of the platform The player retention and engagement tools Mynt possesses What gamification and personalisation tools Mynt offers, and what microservices it has It's a very competitive field... how does Mynt stand out and which platforms are its biggest competitors? Finally, what kind of ROI is Greentube looking at, and what can operators expect?
Russell Colvin joins Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole to discuss life at EveryMatrix and FSB post-merger. We discuss: What FSB has brought to EveryMatrix and the focus on regulated markets The ambitious task" of migrating operators from FSB to EveryMatrix
Betsmart Consulting Founder & CEO Kirsty Caldwell and GRS Director Paul Sculpher join Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole on the Huddle to discuss reports of an upcoming tax raise for the UK gambling industry. We discuss: The online gaming industry and Remote Gaming Duty potentially rising from 21% to 42% The land-based sector and Betting Duty potentially going up from 15% to 30% The methodology; is there logic from the think tanks or have numbers been plucked from the sky?"
Gustaf Hoffstedt, returning Huddle guest and regular Gambling Insider contributor, speaks to Tim Poole about the planned closure of Casino Cosmopol's last property in Stockholm. The General Secretary of the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling discusses: Why Sweden should privatise land-based casinos instead of seeing a sad" total departure from land-based gaming (even as an association that operates exclusively online)
Dr Anthony Lucas, Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, speaks to Tim Poole on the Huddle about the paper he released this year on the limitations of free play within land-based casinos. He does, however, understand why gaming executives may not jump to embrace his ideas. We discuss: The inspiration behind Anthony's research Why the data is from 2018 but the paper was only published in 2024 Consistency of results - hypothetically and using research from throughout Anthony's career Anthony's main findings - that those given $0 of free play did not gamble any less than those given $15 in free play (and more results) Bonus hunters and why free play does not create long-term loyalty Viable alternative strategies Why the industry may not embrace these findings, as they go against the mold Why Anthony understands industry reluctance, but how much casinos could save if so much was not invested in (less effective) free-play bonuses
Former Armagh Gaelic Footballer and current Brand Ambassador for Gambling Awareness Trust Oisín McConville joins the Huddle to discuss: His personal battle with gambling addiction Advice for those seeking help with problem gambling Progress of The Gambling Regulation Bill in Ireland His role as Brand Ambassador for Gambling Awareness Trust AIB’s collaboration with Gambling Awareness Trust Early predictions for the All-Ireland Championship next summer
Trafficology sits down with Blexr COO Sophie Hodgson to learn about her career history, bringing People and Talent skills into executive leadership and what makes a good leader.
Ben Scobie-Trumper's Soft2Bet story is a unique one. So the tale goes, Ben saw Soft2Bet's MEGA product at ICE and was so impressed he joined the company immediately. He tells us: All about that initial joining story Has the move lived up to his expectations? All about MEGA and what exactly it represents How engagement is ensured for a mobile-native audience The stats and numbers behind the product (so it's not just talk)
GR8 Tech Deputy CEO Oleksandr Feshchenko speaks to Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole about: A busy summer of sport: Euros/Copa America etc The IPL, its sheer size and its impact on GR8 Tech Bonusing, retention, sports betting margins Reflections as Deputy CEO and plans for the future
Christian Stuart, SVP, Head of Interactive NA at MGM Resorts, and Shimon Akad, Playtech COO, take part in an in-person roundtable with Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole. We discuss: Why Playtech? Why MGM? The planning behind the partnership - and seeing eye to eye early on The marketing strategy Plans for future development and innovation The technology behind live dealer cameras in the Bellagio
Greentube's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Games Officer, Michael Bauer, joins Tim Poole on the Huddle to discuss all things Greentube and all things North America. We discuss: Michael's reflections on the past year Greentube's progress in Ontario and how the market compares to US states The importance of operator feedback and how it impacts the design process Supplying provincial operators like BCLC and Loto-Quebec, and the differences here Aims and thoughts on a potential legalized market in Alberta Greentube's latest updates in the US Michael's thoughts on Ohio as a prospective iGaming market Michael's thoughts on US gaming as a whole. Why wait for European operators to make their mark when US brands are actually expanding the other way around? Final thoughts on what to expect from Greentube at G2E and beyond
Payhound Managing Director Elton Dimech joins us on The Huddle to discuss: The growing interest in crypto from the gaming market Navigating the limitations of certain cryptocurrencies Upcoming regulatory changes and what they will mean for payment processors and operators The state of USDT How regulation may bring legitimacy to the crypto market
We visited the new and improved Grosvenor Casino Leicester following its £3m ($4m) refurbishment effort. In our conversation with General Manager Paul Davies, we discussed: What goes into a £3m refurbishment effort How the casino has been future-proofed in the wake of the UK White Paper How Grosvenor Casino Leicester caters to its multi-cultural community We also were treated with a grand tour of the property, where we got to learn more about the function of each new casino space
Ron Segev, gaming law expert and Founding Partner of a law firm specializing in betting and gaming, speaks to the Huddle about a new office in Alberta and his wider expectations of a legal Albertan gaming market. We cover: Ron's background, the history of Segev LLP and current regions A brief discussion of the crypto and cannabis sectors - how does gaming compare? The new office in Alberta and Ron's expectations of Albertan gaming How similar will the system be to Ontario? What lessons can be learned from Ontario - good AND bad Estimates put Alberta as potentially the eight-biggest market in US and Canada at full maturity Will the rest of Canada follow? A brief breakdown of other Canadian regions (and why some may not follow) Hopes and plans for Segev LLP's future
Dale Nally, Alberta’s Minister for Service and Red Tape Reduction, speaks to Will Underwood, Gambling Insider writer ahead of the province’s imminent opening of the online gaming market. Dale Nally joins the Huddle to walk us through the process of online gambling regulation in the Canadian Province of Alberta – discussing: The similarities and differences of the Albertan & Ontarian markets How Alberta is looking to follow the Ontarian regulation roadmap The role of the AGLC The process of developing a singular regulatory voice Creating a safer gaming environment for Albertan’s The First Nation’s involvement in the market, now and in the future Which provinces, he believes, may follow suit
Diallo Gordon, Passport Technology CEO, speaks to Tim Poole ahead of G2E, discussing: Diallo's first few months as CEO of the supplier Walking us through Passport Technology's wider C-suite Diallo's management strategy (empowering the whole company and not just focusing on those at the top) Diallo's background in product and the importance of product for an organization as a whole How have loyalty product's changed through the years? Passport Technology's plans for G2E Picking a showpiece product (or two!) that could star at G2E The importance of customer feedback and what Diallo is looking forward to most at G2E Diallo's history as an air force veteran, and why so many vets see success as gaming executives
Garvie joins the Huddle for an in-depth chat on responsible gambling efforts both in the US and UK, as well as discussing his work as alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) at Blexr. We cover: A busy 12 months for BetBlocker, including an NCPG Award The philosophical nature of gambling and responsible gambling Progress made in the US – for BetBlocker but mainly for the industry at large What the US can learn from UK But the UK isn't perfect... Potential policy changes and their impact in the UK An overview of regulation and the state of play in ADR
FTN Network Chief Data Officer Frank Brank joins Tim Poole on the Huddle to discuss the site's new B2C subscription product, StatsHub. We discuss: StatsHub, its aims and creation FTN Network and Frank's role as Chief Data Officer How every piece of data is uniquely created by the FTN team (sometimes 20 hours a week of watching football!) FTN's subscription model and revenue sources Where fantasy is going, how it has developed and its intersection with sports betting How sports is consumed today and what that might mean for fantasy gamers and sports bettors Supporter trends - why more and more fans are loyal to the player not the team Finally, future goals for FTN, including its plans for NBA
Akshay Khanna, Jackpot.com CEO, joins the Huddle to discuss the digitalization of lottery consumption (among other sectors). We cover: Khanna's background in finance and sports Working with the Philadelphia 76ers, and a love of sports media and technology The future of sports media consumption Jackpot.com and what Khanna and his Co-Founders are trying to achieve The changing nature of lottery consumption Jackpot.com's progress and the lottery market in the US Is lottery gambling? Jackpot.com's partnership with ELESPECIAL! and the Save Latin America initiative Lottery's role in CSR The future, for Jackpot.com and for the wider lottery sector
Choctaw Nation Corporate Director of Slot Operations, Skyelar Perkins, joins Tim Poole on the Huddle to reflect on 22 years and counting at the Tribal operator. We discuss: How Skyelar worked his way up from cleaning toilets and showers, right the way up to his position now The biggest lessons he's learned The Choctaw Nation Tribe, how it runs and how gaming has changed over the years The make-up of Tribal gaming in the State of Oklahoma, where Tribes are fully integrated into the economy How Perkins oversees so many properties and machines Job satisfcation, longevity of service and why so many employees stay with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts for so long A breakdown of the biggest trends on the casino floor right now Which products are really resonating with players - and which manufacturers are making headway in a very competitive field
Mark Hands – How the casino meets the kitchen Hands joins Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole for an exclusive Huddle at the Metropolitan Mayfair. On the menu... Appetisers: The promotion Mark on his new role at Metropolitan Gaming Looking back on his time running Alea Glasgow How does Mark divide his time between 8 properties now? His remit as F&B Director at Metropolitan Gaming Main course: In the kitchen What's the pressure really like? How accurate are shows like The Bear and Boiling Point? How important is F&B for a high-end casino? The importance of critic reviews vs customer reviews Dessert: Reflecting – and looking ahead What is Mark's favourite property to work at? How does running kitchens at casinos, hotels and Michelin-star restaurants compare? Looking back at Mark's time in South Africa What does the future hold?
Tom Lemke, SavageTech CEO, joins the Huddle to demonstrate his new software. The idea is the gamification of the sports betting experience, where users can level up and fight monsters with their chosen avatar every time they place a bet; we also discuss: - Esports and its overlap with sports betting - The future of gamification - Personalisation and where the industry is with it - What Lemke hopes to achieve with this software - but also the industry as a whole - The effects of this kind of software on regulation and responsible gambling - Future plans for SavageTech
Gaming America sits down with VP Food & Beverage at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Robert J. Midyette, discussing The Prime Rib's Wine Spectator 2024 Restaurants Awards win, creating memorable dining experiences and how a wine list can reflect a casino as a whole.
Alex Alvarado, VP of Casino Operations at Maryland's MGM National Harbor, delves into some philosophical advice as he sits down with Tim Poole on the Huddle. We discuss... - Growing up in Guatemala, moving to Las Vegas and more - Alvarado's time with MGM Resorts - Alvarado's time at the Mirage, which recently closed for good - MGM National Harbor - Biggest lessons along the way - including how to take on feedback and defering to others as a leader - The Maryland market - The regional casino model - Attracting players to the property - The potential legalization of iGaming in Maryland - The future, both for the property and for Alvarado
Simona Stojanovska, Commercial Manager at QiH Group, sits down with Staff Writer Beth Turner to discuss the development of diversity in the gaming industry, how women can lead and uplift others and how businesses can better their HR diversity policies.
Rootz CEO Sam Brown exclusively joins the Huddle to discuss: - The history of the brand - Brown's history and why companies should not take themselves too seriously" - especially when it comes to the fluid nature of strategy
Morago joins Tim Poole exclusively on the Huddle to preview the upcoming Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association tradeshow (OIGA). All systems are go for OIGA, as we discuss the tradeshow floor, education panels, the annual golf tournament and more!
Golden Matrix Group CEO Brian Goodman and Meridianbet CEO Zoran Milosevic join the Huddle to discuss: - The protracted merger between the two companies - Meridianbet's history and B2C breakdown - Global expectations outside of Europe - South Africa - A focus on profitability versus over-promising (and perhaps not delivering...) Technology - The future for both Golden Matrix Group and Meridianbet
Co-Founder of VSiN, Brian Musburger, joins Tim Poole on the Huddle to discuss Musburger Media's re-acquisition of VSiN. In 2021, industry giant DraftKings acquired the sports betting media channel but Musburger and co have learned that independence is the way to go - both for the media outlet and the operator.
Jonny Unknown, MD & Co-Founder of London venue Dabbers Bingo, speaks to Tim Poole, Gambling Insider Editor after the property's annual Comedy Caller Awards.
Betsson AB CEO Pontus Lindwall joins Tim Poole on the Huddle for a reflection on the Betsson Group's Q2 results, discussing major tournaments, Peru, Italy, Eastern Europe, casino decline in the Nordics and profitability.
Pragmatic Solutions CEO Ashley Lang joins Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole on the Huddle to discuss: Four years in the CEO seat How Pragmatic Solutions has changed in that time How the wider industry has changed in that time The important of selecting the right platform How difficult is it to change platform if you've picked the wrong one? Operators going in-house versus third=party solutions Goals for H2 2024 Long-term targets both for Lang and Pragmatic Solutions
Yevhen Krazhan, GR8 Tech CBDO, joins Tim Poole on the Huddle to discuss a busy sports betting summer of Euros and Copa America football. But which regions can we expect the most growth from around the word too? - The Euros/Copa America - Acquisition & retention - Reflecting on H1 - Targets for H2 - Bet builders - LatAm - SouthEast Asia - Africa - Personalisation
Regular Gaming America contributor Oliver Lovat joins Tim Poole on the Huddle to discuss his 5 properties that changed Las Vegas - giving every resorts an influence rating out of 10. The question is: do you agree? We cover: - How Las Vegas will change with the closures of the Mirage and Tropicana - Word association with Lovat's 5 properties (as also written in his article for the July/August edition of Gaming America magazine) - The Stardust - mass market - Caesars Palace - escapism - The Mirage - innovation - The Venetian - conventions - Who missed out? The Bellagio and more... - The Sphere - Circa and its impact on Downtown... - Which prop
Naomi Barton, Portfolio Director for Clarion, joins Beth Turner to discuss the bittersweet feeling of iGB Live’s last hoorah in Amsterdam. With London on the horizon, what can attendees expect? We cover: - How it feels to leave Amsterdam - Why London is the logical new home for iGB - How iGB Live brings affiliates and B2B businesses together - How iGB Live creates community - What the future holds for iGB Live
Peter Schoenke joins Tim Poole on the Huddle to discuss all things fantasy sports. His brand, RotoWire, is at the intersection of the affiliate and fantasy worlds, generating revenue from subscriptions, providing APIs to operators and via affiliate marketing. We discuss: - Peter's background as a fantasy sports nut - and the former Chairman of the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association - The trajectory of fantasy sports, not just in the US, and its growing popularity despite the rise of sports betting - Life as a fantasy affiliate versus sports betting - RotoWire's Picks & Props app - ESPN, Yahoo, Prizepicks and the biggest players in the fantasy market - The health of season-long fantasy, despite the advent of newer, shorter-form versions of t
PartnerMatrix CEO Vahe Khalatyan and DeepCI Founder Lewis Civin tell us all about the companies' new integration.
Korbi Carrison, G2E Lead, speaks to Tim Poole on the Huddle about early plans for this year's G2E, reflecting on last year's show and previewing the biggest gaming show in America in 2024.
Roughly six years after speaking to Gambling Insider as an upcoming start-up, PrizePicks CEO Adam Wexler joins the Huddle to reflect on huge growth since - which almost ground to a halt during the Covid-19 pandemic. We cover: - Entrepreneurship, regulatory changes and the pandemic - Offering a different customer experience and differentiating by product - Fantasy sports being strong enough without sports betting - Barriers to entry in the fantasy market - Opposition from FanDuel and DraftKings - Targets, plans and the Philippines - US markets and the future of fantasy
Former Sky Bet CEO and Flutter director Richard Flint exclusively joins the Huddle to discuss all things US and UK. We discuss... - How Flint looks back on his legacy as Sky Bet CEO - What is Flint doing now and does he miss gambling? - A focus on Flutter and FanDuel - Where is US gaming going? - Has the US not heeded the UK's lessons or is its current trajectory inevitable for any major market? - Is US sports betting uncompetitive? Flint thinks not... Hear why - The UK market - Polarising views on gambling. The critics vs the defenders
After just celebrating 10 years in the hot seat, Lottoland Group CEO Nigel Birrell exclusively joins the Huddle to discuss the company's aims to be the Uber/AirBNB of the lottery sector. In conversation, we cover... - Birrell's background before joining Lottoland - The company's journey since inception in 2014 - Biggest markets and products today - KenoGo and the wider Australian market - Where does lottery sit within the wider sphere of 'gaming/gambling?' - AI. Always AI. - The UK National Lottery and its transition from Camelot to Allwyn - The US and Latin America - Where will lottery go in the years to come?
DATA.BET CPO Alex Kozachenko joins the Huddle to discuss: - His career background and journey - including industries from dating to education - His day-to-day duties and the biggest issues to deal with as a CPO - An overview of the growth of sports betting, in Latin America particularly and then globally - Esports betting trading and 'the human touch' - How esports betting trading can improve client profitability - The importance and impact of AI within the trading process - Dealing with data, data scraping and official vs unofficial data sources - DATA.BET's product offerings for operators - DATA.BET'S goals and targets for the rest of 2024
John Connelly, the Global CEO of Interblock, joins the Huddle to talk about:- The company's conversion to the online space- The performance of ETGs- Interblock's new philanthropic efforts- The trend of companies going private- And more!
Head of Growe Partners Dmytro Mariievskyi reflects on the conditions of lead generation in the current affiliate market, experiences with webmasters and what the future looks like for Growe Partners and the market as a whole.In Growe Partners,we truly believe that the most important way is to be very honest and open. So we believe that affiliate marketing; it's about money,all of us [know]. But money is brought by people. So,our way is to work with them,to find some personal approach and try to,as I said before,make our partners happy.""
Michael Hershman, CEO of the Soloviev Group, joins Tim Poole on the Huddle to put forward his case that the Freedom Plaza is the way to go for one of New York's casino licences. He fields a variety of questions - not shying away from any of them - on why 'myths' about casinos and a fear of the unknown should be dispelled, as well as acknowledging the strength of rival bids and discussing opposition to the project.
Bluberi's Christian Smith speaks to Gaming America in an enlightening Huddle. Topics include: the 'Australification' of US gambling, the blending of psychology and mathematics, and the rising trend of three-pot fillers.
WPT Global President Alex Scott joins Tim Poole on the Huddle to discuss the fairness of the operator's games - i.e its aims to separate professional players from beginners. While not quite a poker boom, he also champions a potential new wave of online poker growth but explains, in his opinion, why publicly owned poker companies have not been able to meet player demand as well as the likes of WPT or GGPoker.
Mary Cheeks, President & General Manager of the Jamul Casino near San Diego, joins the Huddle to discuss all things Tribal gaming in America.
Kristine E. Marsilio, Associate at Duane Morris, joins Gaming America to discuss all things gaming mergers: what trends she has seen, what goes on behind the scenes and what we can expect from the industry in 2024.
Entain Group Corporate Affairs Director Grainne Hurst joins the Huddle to discuss life at the operator since Jette Nygaard-Andersen's departure; the Cheltenham Festival; Entain's 2023 results; moving on from its £585m fine and, of course, UK market regulation.
Melanie Ellis, Partner at Northridge Law LLP, joins Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole on the Huddle to talk through all issues UK market-related. Ellis is open with her opinions, agreeing that the Gambling Commission should be commended on its increased engagement levels, but raising several issues that are still a long way off resolutions for UK operators.
Barbaro, the GM at Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown, California joins the Huddle to discuss the casino's expansion... and its embracing of the chicken!
Kindred Group CEO Nils Andén joins Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole on the Huddle, reflecting on his first few months in the hot seat, and discussing:FDJ's potential acquisition of KindredKindred's US exit (and whether it would consider a return later down the line)Kindred's journey to zeroGoals in key markets for the rest of 2024
Greentube USA CEO Ben Sutherland joins the Huddle
Kindred Group Head of Corporate Affairs Tom Banks joins the Huddle at the Kia Oval during Kindred's Sustainable Gambling Conference.Speaking with Gambling Insider Editor Tim Poole, Banks discusses:- Life at Kindred amid FDJ's takeover offer- The latest UK White Paper developments for operators- Why taking longer is worth getting UK regulation right- The importance of lived experience and a broad selection of viewpoints encompassing regulators, operators and more.
After a short break outside the industry, Baker-Mosley is back! Now CMO of iGP, the exec discusses iGP's aims within a competitive market and how to
Robert Kraft, Founder and CEO of Atlas World Sports, joins the Huddle to talk about sports betting affiliates in the US.
Melchers Law returns to the Huddle, with regulars Hofmann and Spitz also now joined by Yurtseven for our Germany roundup.
Poppleston Allen Associate Solicitor Imogen Moss walks the Huddle through a guide to recent, current and potential future regulatory changes within the UK market, stemming from last April's White Paper on gambling.
Abios' dynamic duo join us to discuss the state of esports betting, Abios' journey from start-up to being acquired by Kambi, additionally providing insights into LatAm markets and North America.
CGA President & CEO Burns rejoins the Huddle to reflect on Ontario's recent success - but we finally have progress on the agenda for iGaming in another Canadian district: Alberta.
King, Director of Product Design at Rivalry, joins the Huddle and brings his immense passion for esports and game design to the fore!
Haijer joins the Huddle to discuss regulatory developments across Europe over the last 12 months. Heard why he is most optimistic about Denmark and Spain, and least encouraged by Germany...
Micallef joins the Huddle to discuss Yolo Platform's plans for 2024, payments, community-based gaming and much more.
I think we have a little bit of a different approach. I think this Las Vegas approach,with an A-list Hollywood star etc,is a little bit of a new thing. So it's,clearly,well received and it's going better than we expected actually.""
IT-savvy" Indian gaming market is worth adapting to",Dr Sharma joins the Huddle to discuss the Indian gaming market, what's to come in 2024 from a regulatory perspective, and why it is most definitely worth adapting to the country's unique focuses on distinguishing games of chance and games of skill.
Miller discusses the White Paper, collaborating with the industry and the way forward for the Gambling Commission, This Huddle was recorded at ICE, before confirmation of the UK's new stake limits for online slots.
The Yggdrasil CEO joins the Huddle to discuss what games really resonate with players today, as well as telling us all about the supplier's plans – and a new programme called YG23.
It's LatAm definitely,but it would be,let's say,too general to say it's just LatAm. There are certain countries that we invest our time,energy and money from our shareholders. It's actually definitely Brazil,it's Peru,it's Chile and it's Colombia.""
The Casinos Austria CEO reflects on winning Executive of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2024, his move from Holland Casino, how to bring a younger demographic through casino doors – and much more.
Our industry has an ever-changing landscape. Regulation changes and gets updated. This is something we are always trying to keep on top of. One of the things that helps us is proper preparation. We examine and review every regulation before we penetrate; and we learn from past statistics what kind of changes we should expect.
John Schadler, the Executive Director of Monogram, a lifestyle marketing agency, joins the Huddle to discuss luxury marketing and his work with some of Las Vegas’ most famous architects and stars.
Laura Penney, CEO of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Worley, Idaho, joins the Huddle to discuss Tribal hospitality in America, reflecting on a long career to date within gaming – as well as little bit on her golf game!
Tim Poole and Beth Turner of the Gambling Insider team review the last ever ICE at London, before Stuart Hunter joins us to discuss London's legacy and the new era ahead in Barcelona.
Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, Chair of the ANJ discusses FDJ's proposed takeover of Kindred, the potential regulation of online casino in France and many more challenging topics that fall under the remit of ANJ, the French regulator.
Osborne and Wilton discuss the challenges facing gaming companies specifically when it comes to banking, as well as telling the Huddle all about Freemarket's resiliency model. *Interview recording was subject to some connection issues affecting audio/video quality.
Morrison, ESPN’s VP of Sports Betting, joins the Huddle to discuss ESPN's high-profile foray into sports betting with ESPN Bet.
we've done something different in the accumulator space,We spent a lot of time deliberating. Accumulators are incredibly important to us, are incredibly important to our customers and we know how much they love them. We spent a lot of time thinking about what we wanted to do in the accumulator space. There's lots of great features out there already: Acca Insurance and things like that, and boosts within accumulators. But what we wanted to do is do something very different and we believe we've done that.
Jacob Fortinsky, Co-Founder and CEO of sports betting exchange Novig, joins the Huddle to discuss the brand's unique model and future plans, as well one of the company's famous investors.
Pappageorge warns the Huddle that strikes in Las Vegas are a real possibility, with 6,000 workers still without resolved new contracts.
After Veikkaus introduced identification checks for all of its games, we spoke to VP Lottery Products Ville Venojärvi to find out more.
Tom Waterhouse, CEO, founder and investor, joins the Huddle for a CEO Special, as he walks through his life and career; from being one of Australia's leading on-course bookmakers, to his time running William Hill Australia and now being an avid industry investor.
we know that rivalries run deep..."",Brian Becker, VP of Marketing with Tipico, talks about being a hyper-local challenger brand" with the Bet Against Your Rival campaign,as well as reflecting on Tipico's US journey so far - particularly in Ohio."
today's online market wouldn't exist"",Bernstein talks with Gaming America's Las Vegas correspondent about life as a young entrepreneur in the fantasy sport space.
Greenblatt, all 'swagged up,' joins us for the first Huddle of 2024 to discuss:- BetMGM's values and journey to date- Growing up in South Africa- Career lessons at Entain- Winning Digital Operator of the Year and the Global Gaming Awards- Profitability- BetMGM's #1 position in iGaming and #3 and #4 position in online sports betting- The future of online casino in the US- Fanatics and ESPN Bet- BetMGM's future as a joint venture under Entain and MGM Resorts
