NEXT.io Podcast

In this episode, Karolina talked with Dermot Smurfit, CEO of Gan Limited, about the beginnings of the GAN journey, challenges in developing multiplayer skill games and the pillars of their expansion strategy, to become a leading content distribution platform in the US. We also discuss the reasoning behind the acquisition of Silverback Gaming, the importance of empowering Founders you invest in, th...

Together with iGaming NEXT Podcast hosts Pierre Lindh, Jesper Kärrbrink, Michael Pedersen & Heidi Lofthus we take a look at the trends, movement and stories that shaped the iGaming industry in 2021, while looking ahead on what's to come in 2022 _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is sponsored by: Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology For more info, click here: ht...

🎙 Podcast by Pierre Lindh with Michael Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Livespins In this podcast, we explore the importance of community building around a brand. Michael recently joined Livespins as their new CCO, a project which is looking to bring a true social casino experience to its players. What are the core principles of building a community? We take a look at Tinders origin story and...

🎙 Podcast by Michael Pedersen with Niklas Lindahl, Interim CMO at LeoVegas In this episode, I speak to Niklas Lindahl, Interim CMO of LeoVegas group. We speak about what goes on behind the scenes at Leo Vegas before entering markets and creating marketing strategies. Niklas's mantra is "if you can't track it, you can't do it" and is a strong proponent of performance marketing and building up from...

🎙 Podcast by Pierre Lindh with Alexander Gusev, CEO, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at JKR Investment Group Alexander is the co-founder and CEO of JKR Investments, with €200 million assets under management. In this podcast, we explore how to seek investment as an aspiring investor, what type of opportunities JKR are looking for and how thai boxing is a good base for business excellence! ABOUT ALE...

🎙 Podcast by Heidi Lofthus with Mark Grech, Manager, People and Organisation Consulting at PwC Speaking directly to the data source himself, Mark Grech, Manager, People and Organisation Consulting at PwC, Malta, we discuss the outcome of the PwC annual HR Pulse survey and the organisational trends in a post-pandemic working environment. We cover the needed adaptations of technical and leadership c...

Podcast by Pierre Lindh with Lloyd Danzig, Managing Partner at Sharp Alpha Advisors This episode examines the future of online sports betting and iGaming in the US, with insight into how product innovation and the continued expansion of the verticals will create a larger addressable market for gaming operators than some may think. The convergence of iGaming and sports betting with the world of NFT...

Podcast by Michael Pedersen with Sebastian Khalighy, CEO & Co-founder at Casinolytics In this episode, I speak to Sebastian Khaligy, CEO and co-founder of Casinolytics.com who operates the worlds first AI-powered tracking solution for casino live streaming. What are viewers looking for in casino streaming, how do game studios and operators get their head around this exciting space, the power s...

Podcast by Michael Pedersen with Melanie Hainzer, CMO at Rootz. Rootz has been wildz'ly successful in the casino space and a big part of the success is influencer marketing. Melanie is the CMO of Rootz and was one of the early operators to get involved with influencer marketing and casino streamers and in this episode, she shares how it all got started, what she looks for in influencers, what to a...

🎙 Podcast by Pierre Lindh with Paul Leyland, Partner at Regulus Partners In this podcast, Paul Leyland, Partner at Regulus Partners analyses the short-seller report of Evolution that wiped off €10bn of its market cap. What does the future hold for Evolution? Find out in this episode. 🔴 Watch the episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/V7R58idoj3w This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is sponsored...

Podcast by Michael Pedersen with Mery Blomqvist, CMO at Ellmount Group. Marketing success is often seen through the exciting tactical initiatives that are visible to the world. This magical execution is however only as strong and succesful as the underlying partnerships and relationship that exist within the team and with external partners and agencies. In this pod we talk about the importance but...

🎙 Podcast by Pierre Lindh with Mads Jørgensen, CEO at Lady Luck Games. Mads Jorgensen, CEO of Lady Luck Games, a publicly listed startup game studio is set to take on the big players of the online gambling industry. Mads talks about the challenges and opportunities of building a public company from its infancy and lays out his plans consisting of M&A activity and organic growth to take on the...

Podcast by Pierre Lindh with Chris Grove, Partner at Eilers & Krejcik Gaming   Are the seemingly gigantic valuations of the major US-based online gambling justified? Or are we seeing a massive bubble forming? What is the future of US iGaming & Online sports betting? These are questions Chris straights out together with Pierre in this highly informative podcast that will give investors...

Weekly iGaming news roundup (November 12) by Pierre Lindh & Nico Jansen, CEO, Bet IT Best. The iGaming NEXT Weekly iGaming news roundup is sponsored by: ⭐️ Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.    https://pragmatic.solutions ⭐️ Alea - https://alea.com ⭐️ Pragmatic Play - http://pragmaticplay.com/ - - - - - 🧐 Nico Jansen After his studies in Frankfurt and at S...

Podcast by Jesper Kärrbrink with Gustaf Hoffstedt, General Secretary at BOS   _____  This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is sponsored by:    ⭐️ Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.   For more info, click here: https://bit.ly/3lSy1B5  ⭐️ Pragmatic Play https://www.pragmaticplay.com  ⭐️ Alea https://alea.com

Podcast by Karolina Pelc with Savvas Fellas, Founder and Managing Director of Lindar Media (MrQ Casino)    About Savvas Fellas  Savvas Fellas is a Founder and Managing Director of Lindar Media, the company behind one of the fastest-growing casino brands in the UK, MrQ.com. Prior to launching MrQ in 2018, Savvas operated a portfolio of white label bingo and casino sites, working with...

Weekly iGaming news roundup (29 Oct) by Pierre Lindh & Nico Jansen, CEO, Bet IT Best.   The iGaming NEXT Weekly iGaming news roundup is sponsored by:   ⭐️ Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.    https://pragmatic.solutions   ⭐️ Alea - https://alea.com  ⭐️ Pragmatic Play - http://pragmaticplay.com/  - - - - -   🧐Nico Jansen After...

Robin Eirik Reed, founder of GiG and current CEO and co-founder of happyhour.io is one of the sharpest minds of the iGaming industry, with experience of running major organisations both from operator and supplier level. Together with Pierre, he analysis the Q3-21 reports of the scandinavian giants Evolution, Kindred, Kambi & Betsson

Podcast by Pierre Lindh with Pontus Lindwall, CEO at Betsson AB  It’s been a big couple of days for Betsson! Yesterday, the operator announced the welcome news that chief executive Pontus Lindwall would not resign from his position as planned in September.  And today, the business released its Q3 interim report 2021, showing steady growth despite challenges in key markets such as the Net...

Podcast #75 by Pierre Lindh with Tamas Kusztos, CCO at Playson   Together with Tamas, CCO of the game studio Playson, we explore how player behaviour has changed in the last 10 years, and how it will continue to evolve into the future .    TAMAS KUSZTOS  Highly self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude and a wide understanding of Casino and Online Gaming Industry. Over a...

Weekly iGaming news roundup (8th Oct) by Pierre Lindh & Nico Jansen, CEO, Bet IT Best.   The iGaming NEXT Weekly iGaming news roundup is sponsored by:   ⭐️ Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.   https://pragmatic.solutions/?utm_sour...   ⭐️ Alea - https://alea.com ⭐️ Pragmatic Play - http://pragmaticplay.com/  - - - - -   🧐 Nico Jans...

Podcast by Rory Credland with Aaron Speach, CEO and Founder at Esports Technologies   Aaron Speach, CEO and Founder at Esports Technologies talks about the recent acquisition of Aspire Global’s B2C Business and what impact this key partnership will have on the industry.    _____  This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is sponsored by:   Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGam...

Weekly iGaming news roundup by Pierre Lindh & Nico Jansen, CEO, Bet IT Best.   ✌️Pierre’s iGaming NEXT Weekly iGaming news roundup is sponsored by Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology. For more info, click here: https://pragmatic.solutions/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=ambassador 🧐Nico Jansen After his studies in Frankfurt and at Stanford Un...

Podcast by Michael Pedersen with Eitan Gorodetsky Director of Digital Performance at Betsson    Eitan Gorodetsky is the Director of Digital Performance at Betsson. Every day, he is dealing with more than 20 brands across many markets, complex to say the least. This is an honest talk with Eitan on how to navigate this complexity and set a winning strategy, which to him is not possible wit...

Igor Samardzisk i is an iGaming expert, having years of experience in the online gambling industry. Since the last two decades, he has worked on multiple projects including ownership and development of the pioneer iGaming affiliate network and senior strategic roles for multiple Tier 1 companies. In 2011 Igor became the co-founder of Max Entertainment, followed by a launch of a network of producti...