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Karolina Pelc is in the hot seat for the latest instalment of Diary of an iGaming Exec... and so much we already know; founder and funder of her start up BeyondPlay, now part of Fanduel , and author of Her Play, a book chronicling her journey and path to success.   But what do you know of Karolina's spell working in cruise-ship casinos, or of her parents and childhood experiences growing up in...

In the latest episode of In Her Element, Lina Sennevall sits down with Elizabeth Dunn, Partner at Bird & Bird, and Kimberley Broad, Chief of Public Affairs at Games Global, to discuss how compliance can be exciting, influential and a real driver of industry change.🎲⚖️   Together, they explore regulation across new and established markets, the impact of trade bodies on driving change, and how...

When a studio known for its creative products meets a powerhouse platform, Sparks can fly⚡ Light & Wonder’s recent investment in Bang Bang Games is a testament to the developer’s progress as it makes waves both at home in Europe and in North America. Matt Chambers caught up with Stuart Banks, Managing Director of Global Partnerships at Light & Wonder, and Frank McPolin, Managing Director ...

After an unpredictable tournament that saw underdogs Chelsea beat PSG in the final, Jeevan Jeyaratnam and Hristo Spasov sit down with Sam Goodall to unpack how the Club World Cup played out in the world of sports betting.     From shocks and predictions to engagement and strategic insights, they discuss: 📊 How the Club World Cup faired in popularity 🌎 Regional differences in engagement across Eu...

In this latest Diary of an iGaming Exec episode, Robin Hutchison sits down with Michael Brady to explore his journey from co-founding Bede Gaming to taking on chairman and advisory roles at The Conexus Group , ClearStake , and more. Michael shares insights on investing, support and why stepping outside of gaming helps sharpen perspective. It’s a thoughtful and honest conversation full of lessons f...

In the latest episode of In Her Element, Julia Panina, Head of Product Marketing at EvenBet Gaming, sat down with Jasmine Jones for a conversation on the evolving role of LinkedIn, personal branding and authenticity in the world of iGaming. 💫   From debating the importance of social media in comparison to traditional PR, to harnessing the impact of short-form video, Julia unpacks what brands need...

What happens when you take on the leadership of a growing studio and, less than three years later, sell it for north of £200m?   From Paddy Power to Red Tiger, NetEnt to Evolution - and now as a prolific investor, backing startups such as Octoplay and RiskCherry, Gavin Hamilton is every inch the industry legend. He chats to Robin Hutchison in this latest Diary of an iGaming Exec, offering invaluab...

On the latest Diary of an iGaming Exec episode, Robin Hutchison sat down with Grainne Hurst, CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, to chat about her unexpected journey into the industry, why public affairs and gambling have more in common than you think, and how following your instincts can take you further than any 5-year plan.   🎲 They covered everything from family sweepstakes and Grand Natio...

Telephones, television, penicillin, and ATMs to name but a few – there are plenty of things Scotland has given to the world. ☎️   And now there’s the Wee AyeGaming Group Meet-up!   Taking place in Glasgow on June 19th, the new event is the brainchild of Jennifer Innes, CEO of BettingJobs, and Elaine Gardiner, Managing Director of TAG Media.   Robin Hutchison caught up with fellow Scot Mark McGuinn...

In recognition of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we have a special episode of In Her Element!🎙️🩷   This month we were joined by the inspiring Victoria Reed , CEO of BetterChange , whose mission is nothing short of transformative - to empower operators to prevent gambling harm while fostering a healthier, more compassionate work environment.   In this episode, Victoria speaks candidly about: 💬 The p...

Dennis Algreen has been part of the SBC story from the very start, right back to his uni days in Denmark with Rasmus Sojmark. As SBC has scaled up, again and again, Dennis has, along with two or three others, been the heartbeat at the core of SBC’s success. So what’s next for SBC and the events sector in general? Whose idea was it to bag Gary Vee for Lisbon? And, anyway, isn’t traditional networki...

In the latest episode of iGFM, Sophie Norris sat down with Ady Totah, CEO at LuckyStreak, as he shared what made him fall in love with the industry and why he decided to take a leap from law school to live casino.    Ady explores how technology is both advancing and eroding the live dealer vertical, why LuckyStreak is determined to preserve its 'live' element and where he thinks competitor...

🎙️ Lee McFarland, industry leader and fitness enthusiast, joins Robin Hutchison for the newest episode of Diary of an iGaming Exec . From overcoming a tough childhood to channelling his energy into a passion for health, resilience, and leadership - this one’s not to be missed.  Watch the full episode now in association with BettingJobs.

🎙️ In today’s episode of iGamingFM, TADA Gaming's Head of Business Development, Bryam Jacquet, joins Isabella Aslam to explore the rise of fishing-shooting games and how the studio has navigated a busy event calendar while continuing to innovate in this fast-growing vertical. 🎣💥   Listen here!

Leading with purpose with Kate Chambers 🎙️💗 Jasmine Jones and Desirée Torres Diaz chatted with Kate Chambers in the second instalment of In Her Element . 🌟   From ICE to advice, this episode discusses Kate’s gaming sector journey, the importance and value of networking, and what it takes to be a successful leader. Together, they dive into:   📱 The impact the digital age is having on events mana...

What does the social poker player of 2025 look like? 💭🃏 In the latest episode of iGamingFM, Dmitry Starosenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming, and JJ Williams, CEO & Co-Founder of DevilFish Poker, sat down with Jasmine Jones to discuss: 🎲Marketing differences between social poker and real-money brands   📈 How to navigate compliance in social casinos  🚀 The key findings of EvenBet’s Core iGaming T...

James King, Founder and CEO of Flows, is in the hot seat for the latest instalment of The Diary of an iGaming Executive podcast, catching up with Robin Hutchison to discuss the origins of Flows and why he willingly ran for miles through the Sahara Desert. Watch the full episode on YouTube and Spotify in association with Betting Jobs.

What does an optimal jackpot product look like? 💭    In the latest episode of iGamingFM, James Buchanan, Head of Content at Games Global, and Mike Bauerlein, Sr. Market Readiness & Logistics at MahiGaming, discuss:   The key factors that power a successful jackpot network 🥇  The importance of jackpots as acquisition and engagement tools 📈  The future of jackpot products 🔮

In today's episode of iGamingFM, beBettor co-founders Harry and Sonny Cott join Sophie Norris to discuss the role of player wealth data in boosting revenues for betting and gaming operators. 📈 Listen here to learn: How beBettor uses the simple, powerful data point to target high potential customers The role of customer affluence scores in marketing and promotions ahead of major sporting event...

Join Desiree Torres Diaz and Isabella Aslam as they sit down with Martina Åkerlund for the very first episode of In Her Element, the podcast where women in gaming take centre stage!   Together they dive into Martina’s industry expertise, the advice she’d give her younger self, and the incredible journey behind her new venture, Elevated Edge! 🚀

Dennis Algreen from SBC caught up with Stewart Darkin recently to discuss the evolution and rebrand of CasinoBeats Malta to SBC Summit Malta in the latest episode of iGamingFM. Is the move, in part, a reaction to SiGMA Europe moving out of Malta? How does the new event complement SBC Lisbon? And just what did SBC think of ICE?? Listen to why this strategic shift is more than simply a name change h...

Adam Wilson, CEO of Splash Tech, is the latest in the chair for our Diary of an iGaming Exec series! 🎧 Robin Hutchison takes a look across Adam’s career, discussing: 🎲 His days as a poker intern 💡His avant-garde idea for revolutionising how bets are presented 🏅 Dusting himself off and gaining major success in the FTP space Listen here!

Andy Whitworth, CEO of White Hat Studios, takes centre stage in the latest episode of Diary of an iGaming Exec! 🎧   Robin Hutchison dives into Andy’s career journey, discussing: Where it all began in retail gaming His fascinating stint teaching in China and working in Australia Big plans in the US and the success of WHS’ branded content

In the latest episode of iGFM, Lewis Murray sits down with Brendan O'Kane, CEO of OtherLevels, and Andy Wright, CEO of Sporting Solutions to explore:  The biggest opportunities for Gen AI in sportsbooks. Why operators should invest in this game-changing technology. How it could reshape the future of betting. Tune in now!

We’ve reached a century of episodes on iGFM! To celebrate our journey, we hear from Square in the Air CEO Ben Cleminson, who tells Robin Hutchison precisely what has driven him on his personal and professional paths to get where he and the company are today. The worlds of racing and boxing collide with gaming and sports betting – with some occasional dancing thrown in.