NEXT.io Podcast10 Maalis 2025

Robbie Bressler: Why U.S. iGaming is Still the Biggest Bet

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #228 with Robbie Bressler, CFO at Bragg Gaming Group.

In this NEXT.io Podcast episode, Robbie Bressler, CFO of Bragg Gaming , dives deep into why the U.S. iGaming market remains one of the biggest opportunities in the industry.

Despite slow state-by-state regulation, Robbie explains why Bragg Gaming is betting big on the U.S., the role of sweepstakes in shaping future laws, and whether new challengers can compete with FanDuel & DraftKings in online casino.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:20 - Robbie Bressler’s background in iGaming

05:01 - Bragg Gaming’s market cap: 2021 peak & decline

07:25 - Leadership changes & rebuilding investor trust

08:53 - Special committee: Why it disbanded & key takeaways

12:23 - Bragg Gaming’s U.S. expansion strategy

16:05 - Will more U.S. states legalise iGaming?

18:33 - The impact of sweepstakes

22:42 - Bragg Gaming’s stance on sweepstakes partnerships

25:40 - The potential for new iGaming entrants

28:35 - Bragg Gaming’s approach to customer retention

34:51 - CPA challenges & barriers for new operators

35:57 - Bragg Gaming's expansion into Brazil & LATAM

38:21 - Regulated vs. unregulated markets

41:27 - Will regulators clamp down on crypto casinos?

42:53 - The future of iGaming regulation & policy shifts

45:03 - Bragg Gaming’s 2025 vision & long-term investment case

46:51 - Closing Remarks

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