Vested Interest #20: The Rise of iGaming Challenger Brands with Special Guest Betty CEO Justin Park.

This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we’re covering Missouri’s long-awaited legalization of sports betting, marking a big win for the Midwest market. Plus, DraftKings faces a class-action lawsuit in New York, Bally’s sells off its Asian interactive business to double down on US investments, and Elon Musk’s lawsuit heads back to state court, a shift with potential legal ripples for high-profile figures. 🗞 Read the full stories here: Missouri sports betting legalized after years of efforts DraftKings hit with class-action lawsuit in New York Bally’s offloads Asian interactive business to management team Elon Musk lawsuit remanded to state court https://next.io/news/regulation/misso...https://next.io/news/regulation/draft...https://next.io/news/investment/bally...https://next.io/news/regulation/elon-... Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. Be cool, be curious, be in the know! _____ This episode is brought to you by: Playson: https://playson.com/ Sponsored by: Hub88.io: https://hub88.io/

7 Nov 202454min

🎙Welcome to episode #17 of Vested Interest, with Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig & Benjie Cherniak. Dive deep into the latest developments in election betting, the rise of federally regulated prediction markets, their impact on the gaming industry, and the legal battles surrounding sweepstakes operators in the U.S.  ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Sponsors 02:55 - Overview of the prediction markets and their rise in the U.S. 15:23 - Shift to the sweepstakes industry and its legal challenges. 21:01 - Discussion on the broader implications of sweepstakes regulation. 28:04 - Entrepreneurship and decision-making in challenging business scenarios. 42:37 - Closing remarks and strategies for following the election night. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/409DefE06IKPhZzhDIDpH3?si=f77f63485a8542eb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/next-io-podcast/id1515442333 CONNECT WITH NEXT.IO ✩ Website - https://next.io/ ✩ Instagram - / nextdotio ✩ X/Twitter - / nextdotio ✩ LinkedIn - / nextdotio _____ This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider. https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/ Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology. https://pragmatic.solutions/ Episode sponsored by: https://www.creedroomz.com/

4 Nov 202443min

This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, major shifts are underway in the iGaming sector. DraftKings has laid off 101 New Jersey employees, while Caesars Entertainment has cut positions within its Sportsbook creative team, reflecting cost-cutting trends. Meanwhile, Glitnor Group’s acquisition of OneCasino highlights ongoing consolidation in the industry. These moves signal a focus on streamlined operations as companies adapt to changing market dynamics. 🗞 Read the full stories here: Exclusive: DraftKings to shutter NJ live dealer studio, lay off 101 staff https://next.io/news/casino/exclusive-draftkings-lay-off-101-nj-staff/ Exclusive: Caesars cuts creative team behind sportsbook app launch https://next.io/news/people/caesars-cuts-creative-team-behind-sportsbook-app/ Glitnor Group to acquire OneCasino in major European expansion https://next.io/news/investment/glitnor-group-to-acquire-onecasino/ Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. Be cool, be curious, be in the know! _____ This episode is brought to you by: Playson: https://playson.com/ Sponsored by: Hub88.io: https://hub88.io/

1 Nov 202454min

The consequential US election is just days away. In this episode we catch up with long standing democrat, political expert and gambling veteran Bill Pascrell III on what to look out for during election night, as well as his thoughts on the rise of prediction markets in this cycle. Bill, aka BP3 also talks about the debate around online sportsbetting and gambling right now and what to expect as we move forward into the next political cycle ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Sponsors  01:22 - Welcoming Bill Pascrell 05:52 - Election Cycle Expectations 09:22 - U.S. Election Structure & Electoral College Explanation 10:55 - Post-Election Expectations 14:28 - Observations on Political Polarization 17:45 - Betting Markets vs. Traditional Polling 23:31 - Strategies for Election Night 32:57 - Personal Plans for Election Night 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/409DefE06IKPhZzhDIDpH3?si=f77f63485a8542eb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/next-io-podcast/id1515442333 CONNECT WITH NEXT.IO ✩ Website - https://next.io/ ✩ Instagram - / nextdotio ✩ X/Twitter - / nextdotio ✩ LinkedIn - / nextdotio _____ This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider. https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/ Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology. https://pragmatic.solutions/

30 Okt 202435min

This special NEXT.io episode brings Pierre Lindh together live with Benjie Cherniak and Lloyd Danzig for a powerhouse discussion on startup essentials.  From mastering fundraising and sidestepping common pitfalls to smart valuation tactics and navigating M&A, they share real-world insights every entrepreneur needs to hear to drive their business forward! ⏰ Timestamps:  00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Sponsors  02:48 - Biggest Fundraising Mistakes 05:01 - Valuation Focus and Risks 08:00 - Overvaluation Consequences 11:06 - Deciding the Right Time for M&A 15:02 - Personal Factors in M&A Decisions 18:04 - Highlighted Investments 21:32 - Closing Remarks 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextdotio CONNECT WITH NEXT.IO ✩ Website - https://next.io/ ✩ Instagram - / nextdotio ✩ X/Twitter - / nextdotio ✩ LinkedIn - / nextdotio _____ This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider. https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/ Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology. https://pragmatic.solutions/ Episode sponsored by: https://www.creedroomz.com/

29 Okt 202422min

This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we cover significant shifts in the iGaming business landscape. Catena Media is reducing its workforce in response to an expected revenue drop, signaling a strategic adjustment to its operational focus. Meanwhile, XLMedia has announced the sale of its remaining assets to Sportradar, marking a pivotal move in its ongoing restructuring efforts. 🗞 Read the full stories here: - XLMedia to sell remaining assets to Sportradar in $30m deal https://next.io/news/investment/xlmedia-to-sell-remaining-assets-to-sportradar/ - Catena Media cuts jobs, expects revenue to drop at least 30% in Q3 https://next.io/news/people/catena-media-cuts-jobs-expects-revenue-drop/ Social betting firm Dabble mulls Nasdaq or ASX IPO Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. Be cool, be curious, be in the know! _____ This episode is brought to you by: Playson: https://playson.com/ Sponsored by: Hub88.io: https://hub88.io/

29 Okt 202458min

Join us on NEXT.io Weekly News as we discuss the UK Treasury’s consideration of increasing gambling taxes, and the strong industry backlash it has prompted. Industry leaders, including the Betting and Gaming Council and Flutter's CEO, argue against the hike, citing potential negative impacts. Additionally, we'll cover DraftKings' acquisition of Mustard Golf and Openbox's purchase of Boldplay, highlighting strategic expansions in the sector. 🗞 Read the full stories here: - UK Treasury considering £3bn gambling sector tax hike https://next.io/news/regulation/uk-treasury-gambling-sector-tax-hike/ - BGC calls out “fantasy economics” in UK tax hike debate https://next.io/news/regulation/bgc-calls-out-fantasy-economics-tax-hike-debate/ - Flutter CEO: Sharp gambling tax hike “in no one’s interest” https://next.io/news/regulation/flutter-ceo-tax-hike-in-no-ones-interest/ - DraftKings acquires golf pricing supplier Mustard Golf https://next.io/news/investment/draftkings-acquires-mustard-golf/ -Content distributor Openbox acquires game studio Boldplay https://next.io/news/investment/openbox-acquires-game-studio-boldplay/ Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. Be cool, be curious, be in the know! _____ This episode is brought to you by: Playson: https://playson.com/ Sponsored by: Hub88.io: https://hub88.io/

17 Okt 202447min

Join us on this week’s NEXT.io Weekly News for key updates in the iGaming sector. We cover Playtech's lawsuit against Games Global over IP infringement and the backlash against Playtech’s $100 million bonus scheme. Additionally, we spotlight Wynn Resorts' significant strides in the UAE, including securing a pioneering gaming license and boosting their resort budget. 🗞 Read the full stories here: - Exclusive: Playtech sues Games Global for IP infringement after spying claims https://next.io/news/casino/playtech-sues-games-global-ip-infringement/ - Playtech investors slam €100m executive bonus scheme https://next.io/news/investment/playtech-investors-slam-100m-bonus-scheme/ - Wynn Al Marjan secures first gaming licence in the UAE https://next.io/news/regulation/wynn-secures-first-uae-gaming-licence/ -Wynn increases UAE resort budget by 31% to $5.1bn https://next.io/news/casino/wynn-increases-uae-resort-budget/ Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. Be cool, be curious, be in the know! _____ This episode is brought to you by: Playson: https://playson.com/ Sponsored by: Hub88.io: https://hub88.io/

11 Okt 202454min