Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show

There are many dynamic duos. Bert and Ernie. Batman and Robin. Sonny and Cher. For US online gambling, you could arguably put Entain SVP American Regulatory Affairs & Responsible Gambling Martin Lycka and Princeton Public Affairs Group’s Bill Pascrell III on the list. The two joined forces at SBC Summit Barcelona for a live version of The Safe Bet Show. The two longtime colleagues reminisced o...

Up in the hot seat of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show this month is Richard Taylor, Senior Manager Responsible Gambling at BetMGM, discussed his career in the US military, construction and how his path led to BetMGM.

Up in the hot seat of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show this month is Dallas Baker, Head of International Operations at BetMakers, who laid out the case for rolling out fixed-odds racing betting in the US.

Martin talks to Glenn Healy about his 50 year career in the NHL, the ups and downs, and what it was like to win the Stanley Cup. 

Martin interviews NFL star Amani Toomer and have a discussion on responsible gambling around the NFL and Sports Betting.

Martin Lycka is joined by Executive Director of UNLV, Brett Abarbanel, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Brett discusses gambling in the esports space compared to gambling on non-digital sports, and much more in todays episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show.

Martin Lycka is joined by founder and CEO of Yield Sec, Ismail Vali, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Ismail discusses the illegal side of the gambling industry and all the good that Yield Sec can provide to help making the gambling space a safer, more enjoyable space for all.

Martin Lycka is joined by host of 'ALL IN: The Addicted Gambler's Podcast', Brian Hatch, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Brian discusses his dark past in gambling addiction, how he overcame the grasp of it and what the industry needs to do to help others who suffer from it.

Martin Lycka is joined by Director of the Louisiana Attorney General's Office Gaming Division, Christopher Hebert, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Chris discusses the current state of responsible gambling in the US, igaming regulations and black market gambling.

Martin Lycka is joined by serial entrepreneur, sports betting pioneer and co-founder of Wager Score, Bo Grey, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Bo discusses Charles Oakley's 'Oak Out Hunger' tour, the evolution of safer gambling and how betting has changed for the currrent generation.

In episode 19 of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show, it's a great pleasure and privilege to welcome Indiana State Senator Jon Ford on to the show. He represents District 38 of the great Hoosier State, having been first elected to the Indiana Senate back in 2014. Before running for office Ford was the president of All State Manufacturing. His main goal was to "focus on building the Wabash Valley's reputa...

Birgitte Sand, CEO of Birgitte Sand & Associates, Board Member at Mindway. AI, Global Advisory Board Member at the All-In Diversity Project, former long-time Director General at the Danish Gambling Authority, and all-round industry titan joined Martin for a special live edition of the Safe Bet Show. Filmed at the Player Protection Symposium, at September's SBC Summit Barcelona 2022, Martin and...

The latest episode Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features Cait DeBaun, vice president, strategic communications and responsibility. Martin and Cait chat about the AGA, stamping out the black market, online casino regulating slower than sports betting, Responsible Gambling Education Month, and Washington DC Fandom.

Keith Whyte, Executive Director for the National Council on Problem Gambling joined Martin Lycka in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show to discuss the evolution of the gambling sector on a global scale, being an advocate for problem gamblers from a neutral stance, the limits on voluntary self-regulation and the modernisation of helplines.

David Rebuck, Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, joined Martin Lycka for a special live edition of the Safe Bet Show at the Player Protection Symposium in New York City on July 12, 2022. The live show was an opportunity for the audience to learn about the player protection issues Rebuck has encountered during a period of strong growth for the New Jersey gambling industry an...

Episode 14 of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features a hugely notable figure in the responsible gaming world, Paul Buck, CEO & Founder of EPIC Risk Management. Paul chats about his gambling addiction which led to time in prison, his fandom of the Dallas Cowboys & of course, his beloved Preston North End, and how he views responsible gambling in both the UK & US. "In the UK let's get the...

Episode 13 of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features Virginia McDowell, Non-Executive Director at Entain, Board Member at Global Gaming Women and Casino Journal Magazine's Gaming Executive of the Year for 2009.  Virginia and Martin had an enlightening conversation, discussing women in gaming, and more specifically, women in leadership positions in the industry, the Covid-19 pandemic, Entain and the...

Martin and Tammi discussed her previous career in the Health and Human Services sector, her opinions on the US healthcare system and what she learned from that part of her life, that she was able to take with her into the gambling industry, and her previous roles at William Hill, Caesars and IGT, as well as her current role at RSI.  Tammi spoke about the current state of responsible gambling in th...

The latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show is here, and Martin’s guest this time is Shelley White, the CEO of the Responsible Gaming Council, and one of the most influential and important names in the RG field.  Martin and Shelley have a fascinating discussion on numerous topics close to Shelley’s heart, including her career history and some of her achievements working with the YMCA, Kidne...

The latest episode of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show is a special LIVE edition, filmed at the recent SBC Summit North America conference at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. Jayson is a former NBA All-Star, 2nd Team All Big East at the University of St Johns, and former NBA first-round draft pick.  Williams is a former alcoholic, and has now founded the Rebound Institute, an outdoor venture therapy cen...

The latest episode of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features Dr Bo Bernhard PHD, Vice President of Economic Development at the UNLV and Executive Director, ​International Gaming Institute. Bo and Martin had a fascinating chat about all aspects of sports, betting, Las Vegas and Bo's life and career history.  The two discussed everything from what Nevada has to offer outside of Las Vegas, how the Veg...

William J. Pascrell, III Esq. (Princeton Public Affairs Group) the leading gambling lobbyist, and New York Giant's biggest fan alive, was the guest on a live edition the 10th episode of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show. In this episode they talk through the political campaigns that inspired Bill to be more involved in government affairs, including his father's career as a congressman, the art of lobby...

Episide 8 of the Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show was recorded live and in-person at the recent SBC Summit Latinoamérica in Miami, Florida. Martin's guest for the show is Liv Biesemans, Group Deputy General Counsel at Kindred Group. Liv and Martin had a fascinating chat about life and the industry, including sharing stories of their experiences as Europeans who moved to the US, sports fandom between the...

The latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show features Daniel Umfleet, founder and CEO of Kindbridge, online therapy, coaching and mental health resource. Daniel also served COO of GamBan, and has a litany of experience in a variety of fields.  Martin and Daniel discuss Daniel’s background, education and work history, as well as his experiences as an American living in the UK, how he’s adjust...

The latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet show sees Martin sit down for a conversation with Cam Adair , the founder of Game Quitters , the world's largest support community for video game addiction. Cam has been published in Psychiatry Research, and has an impressive list of credits including two TEDx talks , NPR, BBC, Forbes, ABC 20/20, CNN, VICE, and Bloomberg, amongst many others. Cam tells...