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Slot suppliers of the world, this one's for you!  This latest episode of iGaming FM features Slot Content Strategist and industry veteran Guy Hasson. Listen in to discover: The complex factors driving player engagement, strategies for creating memorable game experiences and tips for building active communities via platforms like YouTube. We delve into the fascinating world of slot game design,...

We hope you’ve got your suitcases and passports ready? Conference season is well and truly upon us! In episode 73 of iGaming FM, Square in the Air’s Affiliate PR Manager Sam Gascoyne talks to Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO and Founder of AffPapa, about the upcoming iGaming Club by AffPapa conference that’s taking place on the 26th and 27th May in Malaga, Spain!  Want the lowdown on what promises to be the...

BiS SiGMA Americas is back this week for what is arguably one of its most important editions of recent years.  In episode 72 of iGamingFM, OpenBet's Cathryn Lai, Xtremepush's Robbie Sexton, and Altenar's Hugo Llanos discuss their hopes for the São Paulo show and share how they can help operators stand out in one of the world’s most significant markets.

Bringing a new meaning to driving the industry forward, on episode 71 of iGamingFM, Ihor Zarenchyi delves into Evoplay’s latest flagship title Adrenaline Rush, an industry-first skill-based 3D racing game. Ihor discusses the inspiration behind the new title, how the company is catering to the next generation of players, what it means to be truly innovative in the industry and gives us a preview in...

In Episode 70 of iGaming FM, Nick Tunney speaks to 3 Oaks Gaming’s CCO, Yuriy Muratov, about the distributor’s plans for worldwide expansion as 2024 progresses. Yuriy shares his insights into his new role, recently awarded licences from the UK, Portugal and Romania and how the company is set to target LatAm. A busy year awaits for 3 Oaks Gaming!

In episode 68 of iGaming FM, LinaSennvall speaks to Mark Taffler, Commercial Director at Hub88, about everything from LatAm to crypto to AI and the company’s new strategy to become an all-encompassing provider and how it helps its customers to succeed by solving their problems. Oh, and there might be some news about a new proprietary studio launch. You heard it here first!     

In the run-up to the Indian Gaming Association's tradeshow and convention in Anaheim from April 8-11, iGFM sat down with Everi's SVP of product management, Richard Sagman. From a supplier that has been active in tribal gaming for many years, we learn what the sector and its flagship event has to offer in 2024 and how Everi makes the most of the huge opportunities in Indian country.

Slot enthusiasts and game creators Johan Granberg and Michael Collins kick episode 67 of iGaming FM up a gear. Speaking of the numerous upcoming titles on Thunderkick’s roadmap, the industry veterans discuss their personal favourites and what draws them to a slot when playing. Johan and Michael also chat about exciting new IPs, sequels and fresh hits launching this year with Square In The Air’s In...

Get your kicks on episode 66 of iGaming FM as we delve into the technologies and trends that are shaping the industry landscape.  Following the release of EvenBet Gaming’s first-of-its-kind E-Book that shed light from iGaming professionals on their struggles and predictions, Square in the Air’s Senior Account Director, Lewis Phillips, caught up with the poker software provider’s CEO Dmitry Starost...

Sportingtech's new CEO Tom Ustunel joined us ahead of ICE to share his hopes for the iGaming platform provider's future, and explain why the company has one of the best teams in the industry. Sophie Norris spoke with Tom about what he learnt while working alongside Sportingtech as a consultant, his career of more than two decades, and the company's high hopes for LatAm in the coming ye...

After experiencing a period of record growth, we spoke to Gaming Realms’ recently appointed Chief Product Officer, Suki Sandhu, about the changing face of the studio’s content. Suki details how Gaming Realms’ Slingo titles have become a genre in their own right and sheds light on the numerous new mechanics that will evolve the games throughout 2024, as well as the provider’s primary target audienc...

The collective zipping of suitcases and panicked shopping trips await with ICE set to kick off next week. Looking ahead to the event, Alejandro Cazorla, Sales Manager at Altenar, joins iGamingFM to share what 2024 has in store for the sports betting software provider, as it prepares to demonstrate its expanded product portfolio at the show. Alejandro discusses the provider's enhanced Trading N...

So, you want to enter the US? Lina Sennevall spoke to Compliable’s Greg Ponesse about the biggest pain points that slow operators and suppliers down as they’re trying to launch in North America, how reg tech can help, and what to expect from the US market in 2024. Oh, and we also find out what Compliable is excited about as they fly across the pond to attend ICE London!

ICE may be just around the corner but its last hurrah in London is only the first of many great industry events in 2024. The new kid on the block is the Italian Gaming Expo, which takes place in Rome between April 18th and 19th. From land-based to affiliates, and regulation to iGaming and eSports, every corner of the betting and gaming eco-system will be covered in the Eternal City. GiocoNews  pub...

January is a time to explore fresh challenges, look ahead, and put some lofty goals in place. For Omnigame, 2024 is set to be its biggest year yet. The Danish business not only develops slot titles, it also runs its own online casino, and has cast an eye on global expansion for the first time. Co-CEO, Mia Nyland-Evers, sat down with iGFM to talk about the company’s philosophy towards game developm...

Exciting news alert from iGFM! Sam Milliken and Gabriela Martins da Silva are giving us the lowdown on iGX, a brand-new conference hitting Geneva on April 18-19. iGX is not your typical event, it's a deep dive into critical industry topics like acquisition, retention, and the customer journey. Set against the backdrop of the sophisticated President Wilson Hotel, this conference promises substa...

It’s the start of another year and for most slot studios, it’s an opportunity to re-energise their output and drive their brands to fresh heights. None more so than Push Gaming. It has seen great success with several big titles and armed with its premium content, has plans to expand not only in terms of the strength and diversity of its games but the markets in which players can enjoy them. The sl...

Gambling advertising remains in the spotlight, with 2024 set to see increased restrictions put in place by regulators across Europe. With inevitable changes on the horizon and the need to deliver increased responsible messaging in a safer manner, we could see operators further embrace advanced advertising solutions to deliver brand visibility more efficiently.  Square in the Air’s Senior Account D...

As a leading aggregator, our friends at Pariplay have been very busy over the past 12 months. In fact, their speed in getting content to market is only matched by the pace at which new deals are signed. North America has been a key region and in the light of the wider NeoGames group’s impending acquisition by industry behemoth Aristocrat, new and existing regulated states will continue to be a maj...

If you've been following the news you'll have seen that our good friends at Relax have today announced they are making their much anticipated US debut as they touch down in New Jersey alongside BetMGM.  But wait... That's not all! In addition to finally moving into the rapidly growing US market, Relax has also announced that they'll officially be known as RLX Gaming in the States. ...

Things are changing for Simon Westbury, CEO of Sports Generate. Wedding bells are in the air and the move to Armenia has become permanent. With a commercial and revenue-focused background, the leadership skills of a CEO have been a fresh challenge to Simon, as he reveals in this candid chat with our Robin Hutchison. Simon also speaks in depth about business culture and the exciting future for Spor...

Join us for this latest episode from iGFM where Square in the Air’s Lewis Phllips catches up with HungryBear Gaming CEO and Founder Justin Chamberlain. With 1.6 million unique players and 1.3 billion spins in just 12 months, it's clear that players have a huge appetite for HungryBear’s SlotMasters. Justin details how multiplayer slots are transforming the industry, and how SlotMasters is at th...

Who’d have guessed it, Jon Arnold - CEO of Arnold Ash - is also an experienced and accomplished boxer? iGFM gets the low-down from Jon, from setting up a boxing club for Southampton Solent and ending up in the university’s Hall of Fame, to training the brave fighters taking part in November’s SBC Boxing Championship. Jon discusses the heart, skill and dedication needed to be involved in this event...

After finding himself working in the industry as a cashier, Robert Mabbett is now changing the betting industry one step at a time with Better Change, harnessing the power of positive play to help make the environment safe for players. SITA’s Director Robin Hutchinson speaks to the Engagement Director about the importance of responsible gambling, the impact on mental wellbeing, and discusses how a...

It is time to celebrate five years of BETBY - so who better to catch up with than the supplier’s CEO Leonid Pertsovskiy! Square in the Air’s Account Manager Shaun Frackleton and Leonid discuss all things BETBY, from the team's sheer motivation to set the business up to crucial partnerships for the brand's development. With its new hub in sunny Barcelona, which will be home to BETBY’s resea...