Pierre Lindh #65 - Paul Leyland, Partner at Regulus Partners (Evolution Q2 2021 report – Analysis)

🎙 Podcast #111 with Pierre Lindh and Tom Waterhouse, Founder, CEO & Investor at Waterhouse VC In this episode, Pierre sits down with Tom Waterhouse, one of Australia's notorious businessmen. Tom talks about his bookmaker legacy, being the fourth generation of the Waterhouse racing dynasty and the grandson of one of the first official bookmakers in Australia. Personal brand becomes the keyword of this podcast- on which Waterhouse has based his business core. He explains the pros and cons, the risks, being a polarizing figure and such. Tom and Pierre discuss recipes for success and the nature of an entrepreneur. ABOUT TOM WATERHOUSE: Tom Waterhouse has a 20+ year track record of starting, scaling, selling and investing in businesses. He is an experienced Founder, CEO and Investor. Tom comes from a long line of bookmakers dating back four generations. The Waterhouse family has been at the forefront of the wagering industry for over 100 years. In 2019, Tom launched WaterhouseVC.com, which manages a wholesale fund that specialises in investments in the gaming/wagering industry. Tom is the Chief Investment Officer of the fund, which invests in global wagering and gaming businesses on behalf of long-term investors. In 2018, Tom co-founded Listed Reserve, a wholesale fund specialising in decentralised technologies and related assets. In 2020, Tom launched the WaterhouseTips.com odds comparison app, which allows punters to have one app to bet with multiple bookies. In 2021, the tipping business and odds comparison app moved to WaterhouseTips.com Tom’s entry to the wagering industry was in 2003, when he received his bookmakers license while completing a Bachelor of Commerce, Liberal Studies (majoring in Finance), at the University of Sydney at the age of 20. He rearranged his university timetable to attend as many race meetings as possible, and by 2008 was Australia’s largest and most profitable on-course bookmaker with turnover exceeding $200m per year. In 2010, Tom launched the online sports betting business TomWaterhouse.com. Within two years this became one of the largest Australian online sports betting companies. TomWaterhouse.com in this time grew from a start up with three people to over 100 and from less than 1,000 clients to approximately 250,000. In August 2013, the business was sold to William Hill, (Tom, continued as Managing Director of TomWaterhouse.com). In July 2014, Tom became CEO of William Hill Australia in charge of the TomWaterhouse.com, Centrebet, Sportingbet and William Hill brands operating from three countries with approx. 500 employees, one million clients and over two billion dollars in turnover. In 2018 William Hill Australia was acquired by Stars Group and Tom purchased back TomWaterhouse.com. Tom re-launched TomWaterhouse.com as a subscription online tipping business. _____ 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. Sponsored by: Pragmatic Play & Yolo Group

18 Okt 202253min

- MaximBet marks second US entry with Indiana sportsbook ....And much more! The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM 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

6 Okt 20221h 4min

🎙 Podcast #110 with Pierre Lindh and Casey Clark, Senior Vice President at American Gaming Association Join Pierre and Casey discussing the global gaming expo G2E Las Vegas. Having to put a stop to real life events since 2019, G2E is finally making a comeback and everyone is excited to discuss the American gaming landscape in real life once again. What and who to expect, what will be different, iGaming in the US and all that are discussed in this exciting episode. ABOUT CASEY CLARK: Casey Clark is senior vice president at the American Gaming Association (AGA). As a member of AGA’s senior leadership team, he drives organizational strategy and operations and oversees communications and research aimed at protecting and enhancing the reputation of the $261 billion U.S. gaming industry. Clark serves as a primary spokesperson on industry and association priorities. A proud University of Dayton alum, he lives in Arlington, Virginia with his wife and three children. _____ 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. Sponsored by: Pragmatic Play Yolo Group

22 Sep 202229min

- Twitch to ban high profile gambling sites from October after string of controversies - With special guest Phil Pearson, COO, iGaming Group ....And much more! The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM 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

22 Sep 202254min

- NFL season kick off last week - Kindred targeting £1.6bn revenue and multinational growth by 2025 - Allwyn hits peak performance ahead of SPAC merger ...and much more! The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM 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

15 Sep 20221h 4min

🎙Podcast with Heidi Lofthus and Mikolaj Jucewicz Kuzajak, Head of Leadership Development and Talent Program at Willam Hill This time, Heidi sits down with Mikolaj to find out all about leadership development. What kind of programs does William Hill provide for their employees? Mikolaj teaches us all the tips and tricks for leadership development, how he deals with employee resistence to participate and how various programs work as well as various methods to teach leader. ABOUT MIKOLAJ JUCEWICZ KUZAJAK: In his professional career, Mikolaj is driven by helping others own their growth – in a way that supports their autonomy, accountability and authenticity. Apart from his role as Head of Leadership Development at William Hill, Mikolaj is a psychologist, therapist and a coach. _____ 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. Sponsored by: Pragmatic Play & Yolo Group

15 Sep 202241min

🎙 Podcast #109 with Pierre Lindh and Gustaf Hoffstedt, General Secretary at Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling A special episode, shot after the General Elections in Sweden on September 11th where Sweden’s future is balanced on a knife-edge as the country awaits a final tally of the votes of the election, in which a loose bloc of rightwing parties led by the far-right Sweden Democrats – now the second largest party – holds the slimmest of majorities. Gustaf explains the current state of the Swedish government and comments on the election. What changes may occur in Sweden and, most importantly, what will happen to the Swedish online gambling industry? ABOUT GUSTAF HOFFSTEDT: Gustaf Hoffstedt is the Secretary General of BOS, the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, since 2015. Among the association’s members are all major private operators and suppliers that operate in Sweden. Prior to joining BOS, Gustaf served as a Member of the Swedish Parliament for the Moderate party, and as vice mayor and chairman of the Social board in his constituency Gotland before that. Gustaf has fought for the abolition of the Swedish gambling monopoly and the implementation of a licensing system for more than a decade. He is pleased with the Swedish reregulation but at the same time concerned about political attempts to drastically change the newly implemented regulation. _____ 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. Sponsored by: Pragmatic Play Yolo Group

13 Sep 202230min

- Overhaul in the UK. New Prime Minister, new DCMS minister who has campaigned for gambling reform. Damian Collins still gambling minister, but for how long? When is the bloody review coming out!? UKGC postpones to safer gambling requirements - First issue for new Prime Minister is energy crisis, which is pervading all walks of life, including in our industry. Cutbacks at Flutter UK&I, discuss their new CEO, and strikes at Rank Group casinos as employs struggle with cost of living crisis. - Allwyn nailed on to be new National Lottery provider as Camelot drops lawsuit and is also targeting $10bn US lottery market post-SPAC listing ...and much more! The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM 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

9 Sep 202250min