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After 17 years helping to build Blueprint Gaming from the ground up, Jo Purvis, Chief Commercial Officer at JP Consultancy, has embraced a new chapter in consulting.   In the latest Diary of an iGaming Exec episode with Robin Hutchison, Jo reflects on the early days: a tiny team and just a handful of games. Her story is a great reminder that businesses grow through strong content, trusted relation...

Paul Dolman-Darrall, CEO of g.games is the latest to sit down with @Robin Hutchison to tell all on Diary of an iGaming Exec.    In this candid conversation on innovation and resilience, Paul explains the ambition behind 99 Royale and the uncomfortable truth of the “trough of death” that follows a launch.   The two also discuss what it takes to build something genuinely different, and the line betw...

From starting at the bottom of the family business to leading 1X2 Network as CEO, Kevin Reid's journey has been anything but ordinary.   In the latest episode of Diary of an iGaming Exec, he joins Robin Hutchison for an honest conversation about ambition, resilience and the realities of leadership in a constantly evolving industry. 🎰    They discuss:  ✅ Building a business through change ✅...

The latest episode of In Her Element is now live, featuring Dinara Pogodina, CEO of Notix Games. ✨ Dinara shares what's really driving innovation at her company, and it's not just tech. Having built Notix Games by deliberately hiring outside the traditional iGaming talent pool, she believes mixing perspectives from other industries keeps a product sharp and competitive. She also opens up...

The media landscape is changing, so what can PR teams do to create conversations journalists actually want to have? 🕵🏻‍♀️   In the latest episode of Diary of an iGaming Executive, Robin Hutchison sits down with journalist and Clear Concise Media Content and Editorial Consultant, Scott Longley.   From the shift towards inbox-first, “smart brevity” journalism to the rise of US-led innovation and pr...

Brazil's betting market is entering a new era, but what role is female leadership playing in shaping its future?   In the latest episode of In Her Element, Altenar’s Luana Monje, Beatriz Lorenção and Maria Silvia S. share their perspectives on career growth, mentorship, innovation and the realities of working within Brazil’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.   From product development and...

From teaching computer science in Sweden to helping scale some of the industry’s best-known brands, Ulle Skottling has built a career at the intersection of technology, product, and growth.💻🇸🇪   Now, as CEO of DeGaming, he believes the next major evolution in gaming is transparency. In this episode, he explains why blockchain is about far more than cryptocurrency, and how it could help address on...

The latest episode of In Her Element is now live.   Host Sophie Norris sat down with Susan Bala, Co-Founder and Director of Advanced Compliance Technology for a personal and powerful conversation about resilience and rebuilding after tremendous adversity.   Known across the industry for her relentless fight for justice, Susan shares the impact of her now overturned illegal gambling conviction that...

Matt Stephenson, an instrumental figure in helping Genius Sports to become a world leader in sports data and technology, joined Robin Hutchison for the latest Diary of an iGaming Exec episode.🎙️✨ Matt reflects on his journey through the iGaming industry, discussing the evolution of live betting, the future of sports technology and the impact of AI on the industry. He also shares valuable insights...

Do aggregators really run the whole show?   David Fall, Business Development Manager at St8, breaks down the actual impact of aggregators in the iGaming industry on the latest episode of iGFM. He challenges the biggest misconception in the space and reveals how aggregators actually act as facilitators, helping operators unlock content and overcome technical hurdles. Catch the full conversation to...

The latest instalment of Diary of an iGaming Exec sees Robin (finally) catch up with Better Change CEO (and slightly reluctant guest) Victoria Reed. It was worth the wait. From her drive to study at Harvard and battles with imposter syndrome, to the promotion of positive play and a (frankly) outrageous story about her parents, Vicky is a born storyteller. In association with Betting Jobs.

In the latest episode of In Her Element, host Jasmine Jones is joined by Amanda Slonzon, VP of Compliance & Regulatory Strategy at RubyPlay, for a deep dive into the evolving role of compliance in iGaming.   From Amanda’s impressive career journey to RubyPlay’s new five-studio ecosystem, the conversation explores how structure, strategy and regulation come together to support growth in increas...

With bundles of experience behind her, Viktoriia Grygorenko could have got a job in any industry, so why did she choose iGaming? Robin Hutchison sat down with Viktoriia, CEO of The Playa, in the latest episode of Diary of an iGaming Exec for a deeper insight into her choices and experiences in joining the industry and building a company. The two discuss what it takes to run a company, how they app...

In our Mother’s Day special of In Her Element, mother-daughter duo Helen Stewart and Hilary Stewart-Jones reflect on their shared journey in the industry, from the early 90s to the present day.   Together they discuss self-doubt, tokenism, navigating male-dominated spaces and the power of kindness and great leadership in helping the next generation succeed.  

When AI expertise meets deep institutional iGaming knowledge, the result is a superior customer experience⚡ Conduet's CTO, Alex Gould, sat down with Matt Chambers to discuss how their AI-powered platform is transforming customer operations.  From handling complex parlay queries to driving major business outcomes, Alex highlights why generic AI falls short in such a nuanced industry. We also d...

In this episode of iGamingFM, Alec Gehlot, CEO & Founder of PlaySignal, joins us to discuss the thinking behind his newly launched early warning system and why player protection is fast becoming a competitive differentiator. Alec reflects on his journey through the industry, key lessons from his time at Optimove, and how speed, bold decision-making and even boxing have shaped his approach to b...

John Gordon, CEO and co-founder of Incentive Games is the latest to be in the hot seat for this month's instalment of the Diary of an iGaming Exec. From chemical engineer to CEO and football club owner, John tells us about his witty LinkedIn persona, company culture at Incentive Games, and how the industry has come together to support his Cypriot football team. If you're going to the World...

BettingJobs has been connecting candidates and employees in the betting and gaming sector for more than two decades.🤝    In the latest edition of the Diary of an iGaming Exec podcast, Robin Hutchison talks to BettingJobs CEO Jennifer Innes.    Jennifer talks about the passions and opportunities that drive the sector, as well as sharing personal insights garnered from 20 years at the heart of the...

The latest episode of Diary of an iGaming Exec is out now and sees Robin Hutchison in conversation with old friend Ramiro Atucha , Founder of Atucha Strategic Advisory   Having recently launched Atucha and celebrated a landmark birthday, Ramiro is in reflective mood, coupling insight on startup mentality and his views on the growing significance of the LatAm market, with lessons learned from paren...

This week, Isabella Aslam speaks with Helen Ridley, Head of Customer Growth at SIS, for an open and insightful conversation about navigating change, understanding customers and building partnerships that last.   In the episode, they explore: • How Helen’s early career in data and racing shaped her approach to customer growth • The shift from retail-led to digital and what it means for customer rel...

Our special Safer Gambling Week episode of In Her Element is now live.🎙️⭐   Roxane Scicluna, Director of Group Compliance at Greentube, sits down with Isabella Aslam to explore what safer gambling truly means in today’s evolving landscape.    In the episode they discuss: How Greentube is integrating safer gambling into daily operations The role of data in identifying risk early Why social respons...

With a gaming track record that boasts highly notable spells at HPYBET, which he co-founded, and at BetGames, where he is still CEO, Dr Andreas Koeberl is now turning his talents to Autonomous Minds - and wading chest-deep into the AI challenge. Humble, knowledgeable and at times uncompromising, this month's Diary of an iGaming Exec guest brings a refreshing honesty to the table.   The doctor...

Mike de Graaff, Co-Founder and CCO of BetComply, and Robin Hutchison caught up in Lisbon for this month's Diary of an iGaming Exec.   From business and black markets to both mental and physical health, Mike shares his honest truths in this latest episode - regulated markets, female leadership, and what's next for the company.   Full episode out now, in association with BettingJobs.

Christos Zoulianitis, CCO at Enjoy Gaming catches up with Lewis Phillips on the latest episode of iGFM to discuss all things localisation, markets and success 🎧

✨ From translator to CEO, Robin Hutchison sat down with Manuel Stan, CEO at Catena Media, who shares his story in the latest Diary of an iGaming Exec.    With 16 years at Kindred behind him, and now leading Catena Media , Manuel reflects on the lessons learned from his early industry days, the challenges of restructuring, and why focus and optimism is key in a leadership role. 🔑   🏃 All that, a...