NEXT.io Podcast

This week, BetMGM set out its plans to reach $500m in annual EBITDA by 2026 following an “investment year” in 2024, while NeoGames faces a legal battle over the previous M&A activity of Aspire Global. Join NEXT.io editor Conor Mulheir and senior reporter Zak Thomas-Akoo as they take a deep dive into the week’s biggest stories. Link to the articles: - BetMGM aims for $500m EBITDA after 2024 “in...

- Kindred Group to quit US market and slash headcount by 300. - Q3 2023: Kindred Group dented by 13% dip in sports betting revenue ...and much more! Hang out with Jake Evans & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most capti...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #161 with Marina Ilina, CEO of PIN-UP Global & Founder of PIN-UP Foundation 🌐 🚨 Dive into the fascinating world of iGaming in this episode of the NEXT.io Podcast! Join our host Pierre Lindh as he engages in a deep-dive conversation with Marina Ilina. 🎧 Marina Ilina sheds light on the strategies fueling PIN-UP's ascent, delving into effective leadership tactics and the...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #162 with Pierre Lindh and Kristian Nylén, Co-founder & CEO 🌐 🚨 Tune in to an insightful episode of the NEXT.io Podcast! Join our host Pierre Lindh as he engages in an in-depth conversation with Kristian Nylén. They delve into the inner workings of Kambi, exploring its rise, challenges, and strategic moves in the dynamic world of sports betting. 🎧 Kristian Nylén offers an...

- Catena Media ends strategic review with €19.8m sale of Italian assets. - Q3 2023: Catena Media sees investor exodus after 28% revenue drop. - Catena Media defends risk appetite as AskGamblers “thrives” at GiG. - Entain faces further investor scrutiny as US hedge funds enter the fray. Hang out with Jake Evans & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream,...

- LIVE from our studio with the three musketeers- Jake Evans, Pierre Lindh & Nico Jansen! - DraftKings' epic turnaround - FanDuel, ESPN Bet -SIGMA ... and much more! Hang out with Jake Evans, Pierre Lindh & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest i...

- Bigwinboard battles UK Gambling Commission over affiliate legal rights - Learnings from earnings: Margins squeezed as bookies lament Q3 sports results Hang out with Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and expl...

🎙️ Welcome to episode #06 of Vested Interest, the podcast where iGaming and sports betting enthusiasts find their edge, hosted by the insightful Pierre Lindh. This episode delivers a comprehensive dissection of the G2E event, ESPN Bet's logo controversy, the evolving landscape of Sweepstakes Casinos, and an exclusive deep dive into Eberg Capital with Roger Ehrenberg. Embark on a knowledge-rich...

- Better Collective to acquire Playmaker Capital in €176m deal - GiG to buy KaFe Rocks for €37.5m amid record Q3 revenue Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week....

After the head of Germany’s gambling regulator suggested this week that “there is no evidence of a decrease in sales in the licensed gaming market in Germany,” Weekly News invites a panel of expert guest speakers to inspect this claim. Join Conor Mulheir , Nico Jansen and an esteemed panel of guests including Melchers Law Firm senior partner Dr. Joerg Hofmann , president of DSWV Mathias Dahms , Me...

- DraftKings overtakes FanDuel as US online gambling market leader ...and much more! Hang out with Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to...

- Shares tank as Luckbox fails to secure investment and shuts B2C arm ... and much more! Hang out with Jake Evans & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the c...

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #159 with Pierre Lindh and Eman Pulis Founder of SIGMA Group🎰 🚨 Are you ready to unlock the mysteries of the SIGMA Group? Dive into another enthralling episode of the NEXT.io podcast as our host, Pierre Lindh, engages in a discussion with Eman Pulis, the pioneering force behind SIGMA Group and Ikigai Ventures. They embark on a journey revealing the unseen facets of the iGaming...

🎙 iGaming NEXT Podcast #158 with Pierre Lindh and David Yatom Hay, General Counsel at Soft2Bet 🎰 🚨 Prepare for an insightful dive into the iGaming universe! Our host, Pierre Lindh welcomes David Yatom Hay, the formidable mind behind Soft2Bet's legal strategies, for an engaging tete-a-tete. Together, they pull back the curtain on the evolving industry landscape and delve deep into Soft2Bet's pivo...

🎙️ Welcome to episode #05 of Vested Interest, the podcast for iGaming and sports betting enthusiasts, navigated by Pierre Lindh. This episode promises an enthralling conversation with three formidable figures in the iGaming universe - Lloyd, the Managing Partner at Sharp Alpha Advisors, Benjie Cherniak, the Principal at Avenue H Capital, and Akshay Khanna, the dynamic Co-founder & CEO of Jackpot.c...

- Optimove survey reveals tightrope walk between player engagement and marketing fatigue ... and much more! Hang out with Jake Evans & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your c...

🎙 iGaming NEXT Podcast #156 with Pierre Lindh and David Flynn, Investor, Board Advisor, Non-Executive Director 🚴‍♂️ 🚨 Gear up for an electrifying episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast! Pierre Lindh, our esteemed host, sits down with David Flynn, to dissect his breathtaking 30-day bicycle journey from Stockholm to Malta. Together, they navigate the challenges, memories, and profound insights gained...

- Flutter acquires majority stake in Serbian operator MaxBet for €141m - 888 shares slide as operator warns of 10% revenue decline - Entain shares tumble after Q3 2023 earnings warning - Betsson continues Central and Eastern Europe expansion with Serbia launch Hang out with Jake Evans & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET...

🎙 iGaming NEXT Podcast #155 | 'Understanding the Brazilian Player' with Pierre Lindh and Olga Resiga & Carla Dualib 🚨 Dive into the vibrant world of Brazilian gaming in this latest episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast! Pierre Lindh sits down with Olga Resiga, Chief Business Development Officer, and Carla Dualib, Regional Business Development Manager (Latin America) from SOFTSWISS, to u...

🎙️ Welcome to episode #04 of Vested Interest, the go-to podcast for iGaming and sports betting aficionados, steered by the astute Pierre Lindh. In this episode, we're elated to present a captivating dialogue with three of the industry experts - Lloyd Danzig from Sharp Alpha Advisors, Benjie Cherniak of Avenue H Capital, and Paris Smith, Advisor & Gaming Industry Expert. ▶️ WATCH NOW: Vested Intere...

🎙 iGaming NEXT Podcast #152 | 'Bragg Gaming Deep' with Pierre Lindh and Matevž Mazij, Chair of the Board & CEO - Bragg Gaming Group 🚨 Delve deep into the iGaming cosmos with this latest episode! Host Pierre Lindh engages in a riveting conversation with Matevz Maize, the mastermind behind Bragg Gaming Group's success. Together, they uncover the secrets, challenges, and future of Bragg in the ever-...

This week's topic: Lindar Media, the force behind the MrQ brand, faces a hefty £691 regulatory settlement from the UKGC. Multiple social responsibility and anti-money laundering lapses have come to light. _________ Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. W...

🎙 iGaming NEXT Podcast #153 | 'American Gaming Association Update' with Pierre Lindh and Bill Miller 🚨 We're back with another unmissable episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast! Join host Pierre Lindh as he engages with Bill Miller, the President & CEO of the American Gaming Association, for an in-depth analysis of the present and future state of gaming in the US. 🎧 In this enlightening conversatio...

- With special guest Stefan Thelberg, CEO & Co-Founder of Holm Security - Cybersecurity incident triggers major outages at MGM hotels and casinos - DraftKings slammed for “reprehensible” 9/11-themed parlay promo Hang out with Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media c...

- Stake stresses user funds are safe after hackers steal $41m from crypto wallets - UAE’s first gambling regulator created to oversee “lottery and commercial gaming" ... and much more! Hang out with Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive in...