iGaming World: Day to Day

Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health, Hon. Dr Chris Fearne, sits down with Quentin to discuss Malta’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, balancing healthcare priorities, and the island’s ambitions to become Europe’s leading med-tech and digital health hub. Host: Quentin Scerri, Reporter, SiGMA Group Guests: Hon. Dr. Chris Fearne, Malta's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Healt...

Aspire Global CEO Tsachi Maimon joins Trudy from Madrid to discuss why Aspire is embracing unconventional strategies, reviving the sportsbook vertical, tackling the North American market, and fostering employee well-being amid uncertainty. Host: Trudy Kerr, Reporter, SiGMA Group Guests: Tsachi Maimon, CEO of Aspire Global Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

Rhi Burns joins Hamza Afifi for an honest conversation about her journey through the fast-paced affiliate world, scaling challenges, and how Zimpler seized its moment in the instant banking revolution. Host: Hamza Afifi, Reporter, SiGMA Group Guests: Rhi Burns, Group Chief Commercial Officer of Zimpler Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

Malta’s Minister for Tourism & Consumer Protection, Hon. Clayton Bartolo, sits down with Trudy to discuss how the island is rebuilding its tourism industry, exploring new opportunities, and planning for a more resilient, sustainable future. Host: Trudy Kerr, Reporter, SiGMA Group Guests: Clayton Bartolo, Minister for Tourism & Consumer Protection Connect with the iGaming community: https:/...

Malta’s Minister for the Economy & Industry, Hon. Silvio Schembri, joins Trudy for a candid conversation on navigating the pandemic, the evolution of Malta’s digital economy, and bold steps toward becoming Europe’s blockchain hub. Host: Trudy Kerr, Reporter, SiGMA Group Guests: Silvio Schembri, Malta's Minister of Economy Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

In this premiere episode of our Executive series, SiGMA TV’s Trudy sits down with Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson Group, to talk about leadership through crisis, the evolving iGaming landscape, and what’s next for one of Europe’s biggest gaming brands. Host: Trudy Kerr, Reporter, SiGMA Group Guests: Jesper Svensson, CEO, Betsson Group Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworl...

In this episode, Sophie Crouzet sits down with Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri to talk about the island’s resilience during the pandemic, its growing appeal for iGaming and digital industries, and the financial incentives making Gozo a rising hub for business relocation. Host: Sophie Crouzet Guests: Clint Camilleri, Minister for Gozo Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

Kurt Farugia, CEO of Malta Enterprise, discusses how the agency is driving innovation across emerging sectors like fintech, AI, medtech, and iGaming. Learn about Malta’s initiatives to attract startups, international talent, and companies, and why the island’s lifestyle, infrastructure, and incentives make it a top relocation destination. Host: Ramona Depares, Head of Media, SiGMA Group Guests: Ku...

Discover how Italy’s new iGaming regulations are reshaping the market in this episode of the SiGMA podcast, which focuses on the Italian market. This episode explores licensing changes, rising entry costs, cultural gaming habits, and opportunities for suppliers in a tighter market. Host: Trevor De Giorgio, Regulatory and Compliance Specialist Guests: Fabio De Martino, Account Manager, RubyPlay Rea...

This episode dives into the new chapter of John Arne Riise’s career. He shares how his time in football shaped his approach to poker, the excitement of joining the community, and what it means to compete at the SiGMA Poker Tour during the Euro-Med Summit 2025 in Malta. Host: Ivonne Montealegre, SiGMA Poker Tour Operations Manager Guests: John Arne Riise, Liverpool legend Check out the full article...

In this SiGMA podcast, Trevor De Giogio interviews Stefano Sbordoni, Managing Partner of Sbordoni & Partners, on the sweeping reforms to Italy’s gaming concessions. The discussion explores new compliance measures, responsible gaming requirements, the end of white-labelling, and the evolving debate surrounding sports sponsorship. Host: Trevor De Giogio, Regulatory and Compliance SpecialistGuest...

Italy is no longer an emerging gambling market—it’s entering a new era of maturity, regulation, and high stakes. This episode explores rising license costs, the growing role of retail points in a restricted advertising environment, the crackdown on multiple websites under one license, and the full rollout of new rules by 2026, highlighting what operators, regulators, and investors need to know. Ho...

This episode examines the personal liability risks gaming executives face for money laundering, financial crime, and compliance failures. It covers how negligence can lead to fines or imprisonment, the heightened risks in cross-border operations, and best practices for protecting yourself through robust compliance measures. Host: Dr. Franklin Cachia, Head of Legal at BDO Malta Guests: Dr Stefano F...

In this episode of Poker Face, Ivonne Montealegre sits down with Julien Liarte, Business Development Manager at Flutter Entertainment plc., to discuss what goes on behind the scenes of major live poker events like the European Poker Tour (EPT), the return of EPT Malta, and the growing role of women in poker. He also shares insights on charity work, event logistics, and how poker players can transi...

This episode of Decoding Gaming Law, Dr. Franklin Cachia features an in-depth discussion with Charles Mizzi on the evolution of gaming regulation. Charles shares how the MGA has shifted focus from rapid growth to sustainable quality, embracing innovation like AI and blockchain while maintaining robust compliance standards. The conversation highlights MGA’s collaborative work with global regulators...

This episode explores Malta’s rise as a poker hub, the impact of the iGaming industry, and the return of PokerStars. It delves into the island’s unique poker culture, major live events, charity initiatives, industry challenges, and advice for new players. The discussion features insights from a key entrepreneur behind Malta’s live poker scene. Host: Ivonne Montealegre, SiGMA Poker Tour Operations...

In the latest episode of the SiGMA Poker Face podcast, Ivonne Montealegre speaks with Dmitry Starostenkov, on key developments in the online poker industry. They discuss effective player retention strategies, including the use of daily bonuses and engagement incentives to reduce bonus abuse. Starostenkov provides insights into EvenBet’s strong market position in Asia, particularly in India, and ex...

In this edition of SiGMA Poker Face, brought to you by EvenBet Gaming, Ivonne Montealegre sits down with one of the most influential and respected voices in the poker industry, Rebecca McAdam Willetts. She shares her journey from casual home games to becoming a leading advocate for women in poker, promoting inclusivity and responsible representation. Rebecca also reflects on her recent induction i...

This episode of Decoding Gaming Law features a conversation between Dr. Franklin Cachia and Dario Evangelista. They unpack the latest legal and regulatory developments in the global gaming industry and discuss how new licensing regimes, stricter advertising restrictions, and evolving taxation models are reshaping the operational landscape for gaming operators worldwide. Dario shares practical cont...

In this episode of Decoding Gaming Law, Dr Franklin Cachia speaks with Serafino Vaccino to discuss the challenges of data privacy and AI in the online gambling industry. He addresses how GDPR and other privacy regulations impact game developers, highlighting the importance of implementing privacy by design and data minimization from the outset. Vaccino clarifies the broad scope of personal data, t...

In this episode of the Decoding Gaming Law podcast series, Dr. Franklin Cachia is joined by Dr. Malcolm Falson. The discussion focuses on the strategic considerations for gaming companies contemplating going public through an initial public offering (IPO). Malcolm explains the benefits of listing, such as access to capital for growth, research, and talent acquisition, as well as the reputational p...

This episode of the SiGMA Pokerface Podcast features David K. Lappin, who shares how he turned poker from a passion into a career and the challenges of maintaining that balance with everyday life. In this conversation, David discusses the process of transitioning from a recreational player to a professional, the highs and lows of making poker a sustainable career, and how he navigates the inevitab...

In this episode of SiGMA Poker Face, powered by EvenBet Gaming, Ivonne chats with Martina Akerlund, explores leadership, career reinvention, and the evolving iGaming industry. Martina reflects on her bold transition from a 20-year career in banking to launching her own venture in a highly competitive sector. They also discuss the role of authenticity in leadership, the rewards of taking calculated...

The new episode of the Decoding Gaming Law podcast series, in collaboration with CSB Group and hosted by Dr. Franklin Cachia, features Timmy Borg Olivier. They discussed key developments in international tax law over the past decade, with a particular focus on their impact on the gaming industry. Key topics include the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s Base Erosion and...

The second part of the Decoding Gaming Law podcast series in collaboration with CBS Group, hosted by Dr Franklin Cachia, featuring Dr JP Gauci Maistre. Since the last episode, two landmark Maltese court decisions ruled that foreign claims against Malta-based gaming operators cannot be enforced due to public policy grounds and Article 56a of the Gaming Act. Host: Dr Franklin Cachia, Director of CSB...