The Under Pressure Podcast

Gambling is thought of as the root cause - an addiction that lies within. This episode of Under Pressure challenges that. What if it’s the symptom? Host Alexandre Tomic speaks with Pedro Romero, Chief of Safe Gambling Partnerships at BetBlocker, about the uncomfortable truths behind gambling disorder, responsible gambling, and the future of addiction treatment. Pedro brings a rare and candid persp...

What happens when a finance executive walks into a small Georgian game studio? In this episode of The Under Pressure Podcast, host Alexandre Tomic sits down with Guga Gotsadze, CEO and shareholder of SmartSoft, to explore how SmartSoft leveraged product iteration, customer feedback loops and data-driven decision-making to become a leader in iGaming innovation, transforming from a three-developer s...

Scaling an iGaming company requires exceptional product, strong leadership, and high-performance teams in competitive betting markets. In this episode of Under Pressure, Alex sits down with Tom Light, CEO of FIRST, to explore how his journey from professional gambler and sportsbook operator led to building a company focused on developing high-performance sportsbook technology. Tom shares how early...

Pierre Lindh's journey into iGaming didn’t start with conferences or podcasts. It started running underground poker tournaments where people from different walks of life came together. There was no alcohol, no chaos, just cards on a table, a code of ethics, and a strange kind of innocence that showed Pierre how real communities form. That early lesson stuck. In this episode of Under Pressure,...

Michael Schmitt, the man behind Malta Media, Brannen, and Trider, sits down with Alex for one of the most unfiltered conversations recorded about the iGaming industry. Known for his investigative work, uncompromising editorial standards, and willingness to address uncomfortable truths, Michael explains the principles that drive him: fairness, transparency, and a sense of justice. Michael dives int...

What does it really take to build something people remember? In this episode, Alex sits down with Rasmus Sojmark, founder and CEO of SBC Events and Sport Global, to explore the mindset, lessons, and resilience behind one of iGaming’s biggest shows. From his military roots and telemarketing days to founding iGaming events that attract tens of thousands, Rasmus shares how he stays calm in chaos and...

This episode will change the way you think about spotting business opportunities, chasing money, and how to leave a mark on an industry like iGaming and online casinos. As a founder and investor, one thing host Alex Tomic often likes to say is, ‘You don’t want to miss the next NoLimit City, ' the studio that led one of the iGaming industry’s biggest exit deals and foundationally changed the wa...

In this episode of The Under Pressure Podcast, Alexandre Tomic from  @AleaPlay  sits down with Eman Pulis, founder of the  @sigmaworld.official  Group, to talk about what it really took to turn a collapsing business into a global iGaming brand. Here's what Alex had to say about his experience filming in the Hyperbaric Chamber with his long term friend and collaborator: This is as honest a story as...

How much money does Aviator really make? In this episode of The Under Pressure Podcast , Spribe founder David Natroshvili breaks down the unbelievable numbers behind the world’s most played crash game — including how Aviator hit €14 billion wagered in a single month and 350,000 bets per minute (on track for 1 million). David shares how he cold-pitched Aviator at ICE London with nothing but an iPad...

My first guest on the New Under Pressure Podcast is Alex Pratt, the man who built iGB Affiliate, transformed Clarion Gaming, and helped shape an entire event industry. We talk about the moments that nearly broke him, the deals that changed everything, the police raids, and the risks that paid off… or didn’t. Filmed at ICE Barcelona, this is Alex shining bright as we walk down memory lane and look...