Revpanda LIVE

Could having too many games in your library actually be harming your iGaming brand? In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, Faruk Aydin is joined by Franz Gerhart, CEO of Vyking, to discuss why traditional game aggregation models need to evolve, how AI can improve player retention, and how operators can modernise their technology without replacing their existing infrastructure. Recorded during SBC Summi...

What makes players stay, return and keep engaging with a game? At Ace Alliance Riga 2026, Bilyan Balinoff, Founder of Vegas Legends & Felix Gaming, Mykhailo Kachanov, CBO at SlotCatalog, Eugene Camilleri, Director Malta at Pateplay, and Yury Makarov, Head of Sales at EvenBet Gaming, joined Faruk Aydin to explore what operators need to rethink as player behaviour continues to change. Key takeaw...

What happens when operators remove rev-share fees and replace complex betting interfaces with conversational AI? In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, Valentina Synenka, CEO of BetSymphony, joins Faruk Aydin to discuss a new approach to platform ownership, AI-driven player experiences, market expansion and the real business value of AI. Key takeaways: How BetSymphony’s “no rev-share” ownership model g...

Did World Cup 2026 betting behaviour follow the patterns operators expected? Not quite. In this episode of Revpanda LIVE,  Dmitry Belianin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Blask, joins Faruk Aydin to discuss what the 2026 World Cup data tells us about betting demand, player behaviour, prediction markets and future acquisition strategies. Key takeaways: How Kalshi’s $32M advertising push outpace...

What does it really take to build slot games that keep players engaged? In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, Danielle Calafato, CCO at Delulu Gaming, joins Faruk Aydin to discuss the company’s approach to game design, player retention, industry partnerships and the future of slot development. Key takeaways: Why retention needs to be built into game design from the beginning How better player engageme...

Can operators improve payment approvals in Africa and LATAM without losing players to failed transactions? In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, Olexiy Ternovy, COO at FLEXIFAI, joins Faruk Aydin to discuss how FLEXIFAI reached payment approval rates of up to 90% in emerging markets by combining real-world AI routing with local, on-the-ground teams. Key takeaways: Why managing Africa and LATAM from Eu...

🎙️ Are payment issues hurting retention and reducing player lifetime value? In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, Faruk Aydin talks to Ivan Sharov, CEO at Crassula, and Vlad Maltsev, CCO at WhiteBIT, about how operators can overcome banking limitations, improve payment performance, and use crypto infrastructure to create a smoother player experience. Key takeaways: Why high decline rates, slow payouts...

The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be one of the biggest traffic battles iGaming affiliates have ever faced. ⚽ With 48 teams, North America in focus, and AI-generated content flooding the SERPs, the old affiliate playbook is quickly losing relevance. John Wright, Co-Founder at StatsDrone; Fraser Bricknell, Founder at Tipman Group; and Marcin Kumiega, Business Development Director at Voluum, join...

The 2026 World Cup is a massive operational milestone. ⚽ With the move to 48 teams, the challenge for operators has shifted—it’s no longer just about being live, but about being optimal under unprecedented global demand. Paula Murphy, Head of Commercial at Mindway AI; Gareth Crook, SVP of Sports at Pragmatic Play; and Kiryl Liudvikevich, Head of Product at Tonybet, joined us to discuss how to tur...

World Cup 2026 is the biggest commercial opportunity in iGaming this year, but what actually separates the operators who win from those who just barely survive? Giovanni Bertoli, Co-Founder & CEO at WSF Odds, Ivan Shumilov, Regional Head of Sales for Asia at EvenBet Gaming and Pitileac Mihai-Gavril, CCO at Oddsgate, joined Faruk Aydin to explore  how operators can turn World Cup traffic into l...

🎙️ Fake games are no longer glitchy knock-offs. They are pixel-perfect, AI-generated counterfeits that steal revenue and damage player trust. 🛡️ In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, James Elliott, Founder of Gamecheck, joins Faruk Aydin to discuss how operators can protect their brands from fake games, what Gamecheck does to verify platforms, and how its seal helps build player trust. Key takeaways:...

As the World Cup approaches, preparation becomes the real competitive advantage. ⚽ Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk, CCO at Shufti, Vitalii Semeniuk, Esports Product Growth Partner at BETER, and Oliver De Bono, Founder at Quantum Gaming, joined Faruk Aydin to discuss what iGaming operators should focus on to stay ahead during the biggest football tournament. Key takeaways: Neutralise AI deepfake attacks and...

Are you spending more time managing affiliate dashboards than growing your business? In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, Faruk Aydin talks to Vlad Bondarenko, Head of Product at ReferOn, about how modern affiliate platforms solve this problem — giving managers clarity, speed, and intelligent tools so they can focus on relationships and growth. Key takeaways: • How “Lazy Intelligence” frees managers...

What’s behind the shift from simple content accumulation towards smarter curation? In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, Faruk Aydin sits down with Jordi Sendra, CEO at Alea, to explore the evolution of player behaviour, identify “sleeper” markets in LATAM and Africa, and discuss how tools like their new Jackpot Engine are redefining player loyalty. What’s on the agenda? • Beating Content Fatigue: Why...

How are the smartest affiliates adapting to new regulations and scaling traffic in 2026? In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, Faruk Aydin sits down with Oleksandr Hloza, Team Lead Affiliate at PIN-UP Partners, to discuss how top affiliates are diversifying their traffic strategies and reallocating budgets back to premium markets. Key takeaways: • Balancing the right GEO ratio for fast cash-flow marke...

The Poker Lobby isn't going anywhere. But now, players have a choice. In this episode, Faruk Aydin sits down with Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO of EvenBet Gaming, to discuss how offering an "instant play" mode alongside the classic lobby can help operators capture a completely new audience of casino players without alienating the core poker community. What's on the agenda? • How “One...

The UK tax hike is brutal. Anjouan is under fire. Now what? 🎙️ In this episode of Revpanda LIVE , recorded directly from the expo floor at ICE Barcelona , we discuss how regulatory shifts, tax updates, and stricter oversight are reshaping the rules for operators. Hosted by Faruk Aydin , this conversation brings together two industry experts helping global operators navigate increasing complexity:...

Is the “Crypto Casino Gold Rush” officially over? In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, recorded right on the expo floor during ICE Barcelona , we break down why the “easy mode” in Crypto iGaming is turned off for 2026. The new winners are building Trust , Community , and verifiable on-chain value. Revpanda LIVE host Faruk Aydin is joined by two industry veterans to reveal the new operator playbook: M...

Is your iGaming digital marketing strategy built for 2026, or are you leaving revenue on the table? In this episode of Revpanda LIVE, Faruk Aydin joined by Anastasiia Khegai , Sales Team Lead at mr. Booster , to discuss the future of the iGaming market . As competition intensifies, Anastasiia shares expert insights on how brands should approach marketing budgets , player acquisition costs , and re...

What will shape the next phase of iGaming — content, technology, or player behaviour? In this Revpanda LIVE episode, Yahale Meltzer, CEO at Groove, joins Faruk Aydin to discuss the ideas and innovations shaping the industry’s direction. For more insights, visit revpanda.com . Learn more on Groove: https://groovetech.com Revpanda LIVE is brought to you by Whitelabels.io, together with our Global Ro...

What makes an advertiser–affiliate partnership genuinely work? Join Faruk Aydin in conversation with  Daniil Borisov, Senior Business Development Manager at Riddick’s Partners, as they discuss why transparency is becoming the driving force behind stronger performance. For more insights, visit ⁠revpanda.com⁠ . Learn more on Riddick's Partners: https://riddickspartners.com Revpanda LIVE is broug...

Could online poker be the long-term retention tool operators are overlooking? Join Faruk Aydin in conversation with Ivan Shumilov, Regional Head of Sales for Asia at EvenBet Gaming, as they explore how poker is evolving within the modern iGaming space. For more insights, visit ⁠ revpanda.com ⁠. Learn more on EvenBet Gaming: https://evenbetgaming.com Revpanda LIVE is brought to you by Vegas Legends...

How are iGaming brands in Brazil adapting to new regulations? 🇧🇷 Join Faruk Aydin and Tiago Almeida, Founder & CEO at Oddsgate, as they discuss what the future holds for one of the most exciting markets in our industry. For more insights, visit ⁠ revpanda.com⁠. Revpanda LIVE is brought to you by Oddsgate: https://oddsgate.com⁠

Get ready to discover the blueprint for maximising player LTV and staying ahead of the competition. 🎯 Join Faruk Aydin and his guests, Dima Mariievskyi, Head of Growe Partners, and Marcin Kumięga, Business Development Director at Voluum, as they share expert insights on the advanced tracking methods powering success in iGaming affiliation. For more insights, visit ⁠ revpanda.com⁠ . Learn more on...

Can crypto really solve iGaming’s toughest payment challenges? Join Faruk Aydin in conversation with Metodi Kaydamov, CCO of Finrax, as they explore how digital finance is transforming the iGaming industry. For more insights, visit ⁠ revpanda.com⁠. Learn more about Finrax: https://finrax.com/ Revpanda LIVE is brought to you by Oddsgate: https://oddsgate.com