NEXT.io Podcast

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #2 44 with Jesper Kärrbrink, CEO, Immense Group and Pontus Lindwall, CEO, Betsson LIVE at NEXT Summit Valletta 2025. In 2022, they shared the stage for the first time at iGaming NEXT Valletta. Now, we’re bringing them back for round two. This power-packed session reunites these industry stalwarts for a straight-talking, no-nonsense discussion on the biggest forces shaping iGaming...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #2 43, Magnus Carlssen, World Chess Champion LIVE at NEXT Summit Valletta 2025. Live from NEXT Summit Valletta 2025, Pierre Lindh sits down with Magnus Carlsen for an unfiltered conversation about obsession, mastery, and staying on top. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Mastery, mindset & loving the game 00:43 - Sponsors 01:47 - Welcoming Magnus Carlsen live on stage 03:20 - What...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #2 42, Mathias Larsson, Commercial Director in Europe at Awager. Live slot machines are here: how Awager is changing online casino? Is this the next big leap in real-money gaming? In this episode, Pierre interviews Mathias Larsson, Commercial Director at Awager, the company turning physical slot machines into live-streamed online games. It's not just innovation it could be the fu...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #241, Johan Strand, CEO of Zimpler. Johan Strand, CEO of Zimpler, discusses the company's journey from startup to a leading payment provider in the Nordics, emphasizing the importance of focusing on a specific niche and building strong relationships with customers. He also shares insights on leveraging AI and adapting to the evolving payments landscape, particularly within re...

🎙NEXT.io Podcast #23 of Vested Interest with Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig and Benjie Cherniak. In this episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of collectibles and mystery boxes, drawing parallels to gambling mechanics. They explore the regulatory challenges these new products face, the recent shifts in the venture capital landscape, and the current headwinds for North American operators in the ga...

In this episode of NEXT In-Depth, host Conor Mulheir explores the growing trend of reselling bets on secondary markets in the US. Guest speaker Travis Geiger, the co-founder and CXO of betting and fantasy sports marketplace WagerWire, explores the emergence of this novel vertical and the driving forces behind why US bettors choose to participate in it. From cultural attitudes towards sports bettin...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #240, Kasra Ghaharian & Simo Dragicevic Kasra Ghaharian, IGI Director of Research, and Simo Dragicevic , research at AiR Hub, discuss AI in the gaming industry, highlighting the need for trust and benchmarking. They introduce Air Hub, a research hub focused on AI ethics and governance in gaming. Key projects include a state of AI in gaming report, consumer protection measures...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #239, Denys Parkhomenko, CPO at GR8 Tech More features don’t always mean more value. In this NEXT.io Podcast episode, Pierre Lindh sits down with Denys Parkhomenko, Chief Product Officer at GR8 Tech, to unpack why "less but better" is becoming the winning mindset for the next generation of iGaming platforms. With a legacy in B2C and deep experience scaling complex sportsbook prod...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #23 8 Denis Romanovskiy, Deputy CTO at SOFTSWISS In this episode, Pierre Lindh is joined by Denis Romanovskiy , Deputy CTO at SOFTSWISS , to unpack the findings from their latest 50-page report and dive deep into the technical, financial, and strategic factors new operators need to consider before launching their brand. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Why SOFTSWISS released...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #236 Sam Sadi, CEO of LiveScore GroupSam Sadi sits down with Pierre Lindh to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the online sports betting industry, emphasizing the need for innovation and strategic advantages to compete with established brands, particularly in regulated markets.⏰ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro00:17 - Sponsors message01:38 - Sam’s 30-year journey03:31 - Buildi...

The rules of online marketing are changing fast, and the iGaming industry is feeling the impact like never before. In this episode of NEXT In-Depth, ShieldHub founder Ulrich Gilot dives into the seismic shift away from traditional SEO and affiliate models driven by Google’s evolving search landscape, where zero-click results and AI-driven answers are reshaping player acquisition. We’ll explore wha...

🎙NEXT.io Podcast #22 of Vested Interest with Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig and Benjie Cherniak. From summer slumps to AI disruption, the trio returns to unpack three high-stakes themes shaping the future of gaming startups:👇 Here’s what they cover:- How to keep growing through the summer slowdown- Why skill-based games are booming (again) and what’s different this time- The state of affiliate busine...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #236 with Kyle Welcher, CEO of TESTA Kyle Wiltshire has spent over 15 years embedded in Asia’s iGaming infrastructure. In this episode, hosted by Pierre Lindh, he shares what it really takes to succeed in Southeast Asia, a region full of opportunity, complexity, and massive cultural nuance. ⏰ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Sponsors message 01:48 - Welcoming Kyle Wiltshire 04:4...

M&A activity continues to have a huge impact on the iGaming sector, and acquisition news never fails to grab people’s attention. But what happens after the negotiations are finished, the money is handed over, and the deal is complete? The truth is, that’s when the real work begins. In this episode of NEXT In-Depth, host Conor Mulheir asks EveryMatrix CEO Ebbe Groes to explain how his company h...

🎙NEXT.io Podcast #21 of Vested Interest with Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig and Benjie Cherniak. In this episode, Pierre, Lloyd, and Benjie break down the biggest questions facing iGaming investors today: -How do you invest during uncertain, disruptive times? - Is AI in gaming hype or truly transforming the industry? - Has the classic B2B “picks and shovels” strategy held up or is it time to rethink?...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #235 with Jason March, VP of Gaming at DraftKingsJason March built DraftKings' iGaming division from scratch and in this episode, hosted by Pierre Lindh, he takes us behind the scenes of how it's become a tech-first, content-driven casino powerhouse.⏰ Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:18 - Sponsors message01:38 - Welcoming Jason March02:10 - Why Jason joined DraftKings and buil...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #234 with Erik Nyman, President EveryMatrix Americas What does it take to double your revenue, double your EBITDA, and break into some of the hardest gaming markets? Pierre Lind sat down with Erik Nyman, President, North America at EveryMatrix, to uncover the strategy behind their global growth. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Sponsors message 01:58 - Welcoming Erik Nyman 03...

In this episode of NEXT In-Depth, Conor Mulheir invites Regulus Partners’ Paul Leyland to explain how he approaches the analysis of publicly listed companies’ financial reports. With Q1 reporting season now upon us, the pair will explore the best ways to understand what public companies are telling us – and what they aren’t. As an example, they will take a closer look at Evolution’s Q1 report, whi...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #233 with Akhil Sarin, CMO of Stake. Akhil Sarin, the marketing mastermind behind Stake, breaks down the blueprint behind Stake’s viral rise from streamer-led growth and global sports deals to launching KICK and going head-to-head with Twitch. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Sponsors 01:51 - Welcoming Akhil Sarin03:35 - Akhil's Journey to CMO 05:57 - The Early Day...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #231 with Justin Park, CEO & Co-Founder of Betty. How do you build a successful casino gaming brand in a highly competitive market? Justin Park, CEO & Co-Founder of Betty, shares his insights on launching and scaling a challenger brand in the regulated iGaming space. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:46 - Sponsors 02:06 - Welcoming Justin Park 06:09 - Betty Initials:...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #225 with Tom Light, Co-Founder and Group CEO at FIRST - Best in Sports In this NEXT.io Podcast episode, Tom Light, CEO & Founder of FIRST - Best in Sports, breaks down five major industry trends. These include the decline of easy profits in iGaming, the power of gamification, and the rise of AI-driven odds-making. ⏰ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Sponsors 01:54 - F...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #230 with Jake Dovey, CEO & Founder of PayModum. What’s next for payments in the iGaming industry? Jake Dovey from PayModum, explores the current state of payment innovation, emerging trends, and the impact of evolving financial technologies on operators and suppliers. ⏰ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:38 - Sponsors02:08 - Why payments and innovation aren’t always connecte...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #229 with Martin Collins, Chief Business Development Officer at Soft2bet. Martin Collins, joins Pierre Lindh to discuss why the U.S. iGaming market is still full of untapped opportunities, despite recent operator exits. Martin shares why Soft2Bet is entering the U.S. now, how they plan to disrupt the market with a fresh UX approach, and what the future holds for tribal operators,...

🎙  NEXT.io  Podcast #228 with Robbie Bressler, CFO at Bragg Gaming Group. In this  NEXT.io  Podcast episode, Robbie Bressler, CFO of Bragg Gaming , dives deep into why the U.S. iGaming market remains one of the biggest opportunities in the industry. Despite slow state-by-state regulation, Robbie explains why Bragg Gaming is betting big on the U.S., the role of sweepstakes in shaping future laws, a...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #227 with Roger Ehrenberg, Managing Partner at Eberg Capital In this NEXT.io Podcast episode, Pierre Lindh welcomes investor and venture capitalist Roger Ehrenberg for a deep dive into money, success, leadership, and investing. Roger shares insights from his Wall Street career, his transition into venture capital, and the mindset needed to build and back successful businesses. ⏰...