iGaming Real Talk

In this interview, sports marketing expert Navneet Ganapathi from Cosmic Ventures LLC reveals how brands can break through the noise in sports marketing and build powerful, lasting campaigns through authentic partnerships and money-can't-buy experiences. Key Points: How sports marketing campaigns break through the massive digital noise Why sports sponsorship has become one of the most expensiv...

Welcome to the next episode of our AIBC Eurasia Event Series recorded in Dubai by iGaming Real Talk. In this interview Sabrina Magri, Managing Director of Affiliate Grand Slam (powered by SiGMA), reveals how the iconic affiliate retreat is transforming into a full-scale multi-vertical conference and exhibition in Rome. Key Points:- From exclusive retreat to 100 percent conference with dedicated ex...

In this eye-opening interview from AIBC Eurasia in Dubai, Mushegh Khachatryan, Chief AI Officer at SoftConstruct AI, reveals how they are building intelligent systems that can read customer emotions live and instantly suggest the next best action. With over 10 years in AI and a background in finance, Mushegh explains why SoftConstruct is not just using basic prediction tools. Instead, they are cre...

In this exclusive interview from AIBC Eurasia in Dubai, Faruk Aydin, Managing Director of  Ace Alliance  and Revpanda shares powerful insights on B2B marketing strategies in the iGaming industry. Key Points:• Why focusing too much on event booths is the biggest mistake most B2B brands are still making• How buyers now check your social media, founder profiles, and compliance before even talking to...

Welcome to another episode of Marketing Decoded, our special series from ICE Barcelona 2026!In this episode, Valentina, CMO at SOFTSWISS reveals how the leading B2B iGaming technology provider is updating its brand positioning to stay ahead in a maturing industry, focusing on regulated markets, shared ambition with partners, and building long-term commercial value.🎬 Presented by Excellent Expo |...

Welcome to this episode of the AIBC Eurasia Event Series recorded in Dubai by iGaming Real Talk, presented by Evoverse and GBO.In this interview Odi Narzullaeva, Co-Founder of My Gaming License, breaks down the real strategy behind UAE's gaming regulation push. From the upcoming integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah to supplier and operator licenses, one license per emirate, and why the rules wi...

In this interview Krzysztof Opalka, CEO of Tequity reveals how branded Originals are completely changing the game for operators and shares the must know strategies that will separate winning brands in 2026 and beyond. Key Points:• Why Originals let operators build their own casino universe with full custom themes colors and branding in minutes• Tequity’s 16 game portfolio plus 1 2 new launches eve...

Welcome to the AIBC Eurasia Event Series recorded in Dubai by iGaming Real Talk. In this interview, Line Peteri, confident keynote speaker and iGaming industry veteran, opens up about her powerful personal journey and shares practical mindset strategies for entrepreneurs facing uncertainty in high-stakes fields like fintech and gaming. Key Points:- Diagnosed with cancer 12 years ago and told it wa...

Welcome to the AIBC Eurasia Event Series recorded in Dubai by iGaming Real Talk. In this interview, Line Peteri, confident keynote speaker and iGaming industry veteran, opens up about her powerful personal journey and shares practical mindset strategies for entrepreneurs facing uncertainty in high-stakes fields like fintech and gaming. Key Points:- Diagnosed with cancer 12 years ago and told it wa...

Welcome to the EP04 of the AIBC Eurasia Event Series recorded in Dubai by iGaming Real Talk. In this interview, Oliver De Bono, Founder of Quantum Gaming reveals why a white label by default is a trap and shares hard truths about building successful iGaming brands in 2026 and beyond. Key Points:• Why white label platforms lock your brand and players in• The hidden long term costs operators face• W...

Welcome to the 5th episode of Marketing Decoded, our special series from ICE Barcelona 2026!In this episode, Tereza Melicharkova, Head of Marketing at Elantil, reveals how the new B2B iGaming brand built massive awareness in just one year by leveraging a strong team reputation, quality product, and creative mascot activations.🎬 Presented by Excellent Expo | Produced by iGaming Real Talk in collab...

In this episode of Marketing Decoded, recorded live at ICE Barcelona 2026, host Surya Palli sits down with Yaroslava Romanov, Head of Marketing & PR at GR8 Tech.🎬 Presented by Excellent Expo | Produced by iGaming Real Talk in collaboration by iGaming RepublicJust three years after launch, GR8 Tech has carved out a standout position in the saturated B2B iGaming market through fearless differen...

Welcome to the EP02 of the AIBC Eurasia Event Series recorded in Dubai by iGaming Real Talk. In this interview, Artur Manasaryan from SoftConstruct Group reveals the exclusive launch of Softgates, their new aggregator brand that stands out by including sportsbook feeds alongside casino games and in-house affiliate tools for seamless API integration. Key Points:• The thinking behind SoftConstruct&#...

In this raw and honest episode of iGaming Real Talk, Alessandro Valente, Chairman of BiS SiGMA South America, shares his journey in the Brazilian market from pre-regulation days to the current regulated landscape. He discusses the extremely high licensing and compliance costs pushing players toward illegal sites (with over 25,000 blocked in just one year), massive changes in market volumes since 2...

Welcome to the first episode of Marketing Decoded, our special series from ICE Barcelona 2026! 🎮✨ In this episode, Elen Atanesyan, Head of Marketing at 18Peaches, reveals how they built exceptional brand awareness in iGaming through community-driven campaigns and social media engagement since their launch in 2022. 🎬 Presented by Excellent Expo | Produced by iGaming Real Talk in collaboration wi...

Welcome to our second episode of Marketing Decoded, our special series from ICE Barcelona 2026!In this episode, Irina Veselkova, Head of Marketing at Endorphina, reveals how creative campaigns drive viral engagement and brand awareness in iGaming.🎬 Presented by Excellent Expo | Produced by iGaming Real Talk in collaboration by iGaming Republic Key Points: The Roach Challenge: how to turn a "...

Welcome to our 4th episode of Marketing Decoded, our special series from ICE Barcelona 2026! In this episode, James Bennett, Group Head of Communications at EveryMatrix, reveals how an 18-year-old platform provider evolved from startup to tier-one tech partner.🎬 Presented by Excellent Expo | Produced by iGaming Real Talk in collaboration with iGaming RepublicKey Points: Brand consolidation: from...

Welcome to iGaming Real Talk – real conversations with iGaming leaders, hosted by Surya Palli. In this special episode, Surya interviews Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, live from Barcelona (likely ICE or SiGMA), to unpack the brand-new Nevis Online Gaming Licence under the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025 and regulated by the Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA).Nevis is positioning...

Can AI-Slots replace human-made slot games? or players can feel when consistency and craft is missing? In this episode of iGaming Real Talk, I sit down with Aziz Akylbekov, Chief Product Officer at 18Peaches to talk about where slot games are heading and what most studios are getting wrong. We cover:- Why “100% RTP” claims are pure marketing- Whether players actually understand RTP and volatility-...

Do online casinos fail because of traffic issues? or they fail because they launch as a template, chase fast revenue, and ignore retention? In this episode, we have Henk Wolff joining me for a quick discussion on the topic. He is specialised in turning around regulated and pre regulated online casinos. He goes deep into the patterns he sees repeatedly, what must be true before a launch, why “go li...

In this episode of The Manesh Palli Show , I sit down with Adar Ziv for an informal, no-BS conversation on how he generated 1.7 million impressions on LinkedIn in just one year. We break down why LinkedIn remains one of the most underpriced opportunities for founders and operators, how to build real visibility without gimmicks, and what actually drives reach, conversations, and business outcomes o...

In this episode of The Manesh Palli Show , I sit down with Prash Patel, a veteran marketer, serial entrepreneur, and board advisor who has been building and scaling businesses for over three decades. Prash is currently the CMO of Phoenix Rising, an online slot gaming studio creating high-quality content for regulated markets around the world. Across his career, he’s worked at every stage of the bu...

In this episode of The Manesh Palli Show , Jonathan Shaw and I go deep into the real side of leadership: doubt, decision-making, mindset shifts, and the emotional weight of leading people through change. Jon is a changemaker and former CEO of Retail Marketing Ltd., where he led one of Malta’s most complex mergers and helped transform Welbee’s into a leading supermarket brand. He’s also a certified...

In this episode of The Manesh Palli Show , I sit down with Mike, CMO of 1win Crypto, the team behind one of the largest Telegram casinos in the world, scaled to over 24 million users. Mike brings deep experience across both B2B and B2C iGaming, having worked with platforms, affiliate businesses, and land-based betting operators before stepping into his current role. As CMO of 1win Crypto, he leads...

Martin Zarian, co-founder of Factory 39 and full-stack brand builder , joins me on this episode of The Manesh Palli Show for a deep conversation on why brand strategy beats product-led growth in today’s saturated markets—especially iGaming. We unpack why “build it and they will come” is a dangerous myth, how only a small percentage of customers are ever ready to buy at any given moment, and why th...