Ashley Lang: Breaking down the iGaming eco-system

🎙 Podcast #103 with Pierre Lindh and Sanjay Thakur, Co-Founder, CEO & CTO at Verdict MMA This episode is all about MMA. Sanjay recalls how he got interested in the sport and how he and his 3 high school friends founded Verdict MMA firstly as a side project. With investors like Ben Askren, Verdict MMA is set to increase the overall experience of MMA fans by giving them a platform to predict results and score rounds live. Sanjay talks about seeking capital for their start up during the pandemic, building a self-sufficient community and what's next for the niche company. The conversation kept drifting away by Pierre and Sanjay's shared interest in MMA as a sport where they recalled their most memorable moments in MMA fight history, what's it like to be a fighter and Pierre remembers his moments fighting. ABOUT SANJAY THAKUR: Sanjay is an engineer who is building Verdict MMA. A platform built for MMA fans and the first ever niche real-money DFS experience. Verdict MMA is a platform built for MMA fans to be able to predict results and score rounds live, increasing the overall fan experience. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, MD/Co-Founder at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology. For more info, visit website: https://pragmatic.solutions/ Sponsored by: Pragmatic Play- https://www.pragmaticplay.com/ Bitcasino.io- https://bitcasino.io/

23 Kesä 202257min

🎙 Podcast #102 with Pierre Lindh and Tim Heath, Founder of Yolo Group and General Partner of Yolo Investments Tim Heath, shares knowledge and experience gained from over two decades of experience within the igaming and emerging technologies sectors. Pierre Lindh sit down with Tim to talk about making smart investments amidst navigating a turbulent market during recent global events. Tim starts off right off the bat with a powerful statement - “Don’t invest more than you can afford to lose.” But Tim doesn’t talk just about the financial investments, but also about the time and decision making that goes into investing. Have your notepads at the ready as Tim takes us to the NEXT level of the investment world. ABOUT TIM: An early adopter of Bitcoin in 2013, Tim was founder and CEO of the Yolo Group (formerly the Coingaming Group) until 2020. The Group operates leading crypto gaming brands Bitcasino and Sportsbet.io, with the latter securing high-profile sponsorships with Premier League clubs Arsenal and Southampton. Tim specialises in transforming ideas into successful business. Since founding Yolo Investments, the venture capital firm has rapidly grown. It now holds assets in more than 50 businesses, with an AUM in excess of €350 million. A strong believer in the power of crypto to improve the lives of people around the world, he is now increasingly focused on the fintech and blockchain spaces, and where emerging technology can disrupt the traditional banking industry. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, MD/Co-Founder at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology. For more info, click here: http://pragmatic.solutions Sponsored by: Pragmatic Play: https://www.pragmaticplay.com Bitcasino: https://bitcasino.io/

21 Kesä 20221h 14min

🎙 Podcast #101 with Pierre Lindh and Ian Turnbull, EVP Betting & Gaming at DAZN Group We’ve seen the meteoric rise of DAZN Group starting from a streaming service offering coverage of Japanese J.League football to adding La Liga and quickly acquiring rights to many obscure leagues and sports not usually covered, and bringing them to mainstream attention. They very soon went from offering their services in Austria, Germany and Switzerland to being available in over 200 countries and territories, with exclusive rights to some sports, including lucrative deals with Golden Boy Promotions and UEFA Womens Champions League. In April 2022, DAZN announced its partnership with betting and gaming supplier Pragmatic group, with the aims of launching the companies own sports betting brand DAZN bet. The shockwaves heard in the boardrooms of many sportsbook brands could be felt instantly as the news burst. Ian Turnbull of DAZN joined Pierre Lindh and Nico Jensen to talk about the news and how DAZN plans to shake up the sportsbook market. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, MD/Co-Founder at iGaming NEXT is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology For more info, click here: http://pragmatic.solutions Sponsored by: Pragmatic Play- https://www.pragmaticplay.com/

17 Kesä 202243min

🟡 Malta removed from FATF grey list; 🟡 FanDuel dominates US sportsbetting market; 🟡 Stockmarket enters bear territory - what's next for the iGaming industry?; 🟡 Unibet closing down German Sports Betting. The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Friday at 10 AM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Pierre Lindh, Nico Jansen & Jake Evans 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. Make sure to not miss out!

17 Kesä 20221h 2min

🎙After a brief hiatus while things really ramped up with her own startup BeyondPlay, Karolina returns to podcast hosting with her guest Francesco Borgosano, CEO and Co-Founder of Huddle. Huddle have recently received investment from Las Vegas Sands. Here Karolina talks with Francesco more about that, as well as about startups and the challenges they face when searching for investment _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Karolina Pelc, Founder and CEO at Beyond Play and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology. For more info, click here: http://pragmatic.solutions Sponsored by: Pragmatic Play: https://www.pragmaticplay.com Bitcasino: https://bitcasino.io

14 Kesä 202240min

Swedish authorities search LeoVegas head office amid insider trading investigation Stake.com continues aggressive marketing drive Las Vegas Sands unexpected M&A strategy Kindred shares jump 10% on NL news Dan Bilzerian ousted as GGPoker ambassador 📺 Watch the Weekly News on Youtube to see the lovely faces of our hosts: https://youtu.be/8zhJ3pFQVks The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Friday at 10 AM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Pierre Lindh, Nico Jansen & Jake Evans 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. Make sure to not miss out!

10 Kesä 20221h 1min

🎙 Podcast #100 with Pierre Lindh and Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution In this special landmark episode, we decided to shake things up a bit and headed to one of the most exciting bars in Malts - La Luz! The 100th podcast is a bit a different - you get to meet a different side of the two most known names in the industry. Today they sit down as friends just having a conversation as they recall the times where it all began, having their friendship start at the begginning of Pierre’s podcast series. Todd talks about his upcoming as a CPO of one of the biggest companies in the iGaming industry, Evolution as an unbeatable company, and what the future holds. Join in the broad conversation between Pierre and Todd that covers childhood dreams, growth, learning, politics, goals and aspirations. Here they drop their titles and talk about themselves and not just iGaming - exactly what happens in the pulsating atmosphere of La Luz. ABOUT LA LUZ: La Luz is a cozy little cocktail bar in Sliema with a whole lot of spirit. Easily found by the neon praying hands outside, one would be forgiven for thinking it resembled a quaint chapel nestled between houses somewhere amongst the throes of Mexico City, for that is exactly the vibe inside. From the Spanish meaning 'The Light', in their own words, La Luz "stands as a kind of spiritual reminder not to lose hope, and to keep fighting when the going gets tough." Words that hit home for the team at iGaming NEXT over the past couple of years, it was exactly for this reason we felt it was the perfect location for our 100th podcast, and a sanctuary to unwind for our team. You can check them out at https://laluz.bar/ and book for private events. Be sure to tell them iGaming NEXT sent you, they'll make you feel like family. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, MD/Co-Founder at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology. For more info, click here: http://pragmatic.solutions Sponsored by: Pragmatic Play: https://www.pragmaticplay.com Bitcasino: https://bitcasino.io

8 Kesä 20221h 21min

In this episode, Heidi Lofthus sits down with Thomas Mahoney, Cheif Marketing & Operations Officer at ARize Group. Thomas explains employee branding and why it's important for every business. The concept has evolved and lived through two ‘generations’ of employer branding with a third one on its way. What is certain is that employer branding has become an integral part of company structures, however, we do experience high staff turnover levels due to the mis-aligned implementation of this concept. Whilst we continue to learn and adapt to a fast-moving macro-environment, Thomas is all in for a version 3.0, where employer branding integrates technology as a key framework component to create a futuristic working experience which will change the way employees work and interact with each other. He also discusses how his company, ARize Group, a leading 3D, AR & VR supplier for businesses can provide solutions for employee branding. ABOUT THOMAS MAHONEY Over 17 years of B2B & B2C experience in iGaming, E-commerce & Blockchain specialising in Employer Branding, Marketing & Brand management, as well as social media platforms and Operations. In parallel to every role and project Thomas has worked on, Employer Branding is a concept he has been evolving and working to educate people on within the digital industry since 2010. Thomas has also worked as an employer branding journalist to stimulate the integration of this concept by industry players and his work has also assisted numerous brands win awards in the Employer Branding space. A demonstrated history of working with high level management executives and building teams of various natures. He holds an M.B.A. focused in Marketing (social media platforms) from Henley Management College, London. _____ 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. For more info, visit website: https://pragmatic.solutions/ Sponsored by: Pragmatic Play- https://www.pragmaticplay.com/ Fast Track- https://www.fasttrack-solutions.com/ Playson- https://playson.com/ Bombay Group

19 Touko 202237min