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🎙Welcome to episode #17 of Vested Interest, with Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig & Benjie Cherniak.
Dive deep into the latest developments in election betting, the rise of federally regulated prediction markets, their impact on the gaming industry, and the legal battles surrounding sweepstakes operators in the U.S.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Sponsors
02:55 - Overview of the prediction markets and their rise in the U.S.
15:23 - Shift to the sweepstakes industry and its legal challenges.
21:01 - Discussion on the broader implications of sweepstakes regulation.
28:04 - Entrepreneurship and decision-making in challenging business scenarios.
42:37 - Closing remarks and strategies for following the election night.
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This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, major shifts are underway in the iGaming sector. DraftKings has laid off 101 New Jersey employees, while Caesars Entertainment has cut positions within its Sportsbook creative team, reflecting cost-cutting trends.
Meanwhile, Glitnor Group’s acquisition of OneCasino highlights ongoing consolidation in the industry. These moves signal a focus on streamlined operations as companies adapt to changing market dynamics.
🗞 Read the full stories here:
Exclusive: DraftKings to shutter NJ live dealer studio, lay off 101 staff https://next.io/news/casino/exclusive-draftkings-lay-off-101-nj-staff/ Exclusive: Caesars cuts creative team behind sportsbook app launchhttps://next.io/news/people/caesars-cuts-creative-team-behind-sportsbook-app/ Glitnor Group to acquire OneCasino in major European expansionhttps://next.io/news/investment/glitnor-group-to-acquire-onecasino/Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen 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 captivating stories of the week. Be cool, be curious, be in the know!_____This episode is brought to you by:Playson: https://playson.com/ Sponsored by: Hub88.io: https://hub88.io/
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The consequential US election is just days away. In this episode we catch up with long standing democrat, political expert and gambling veteran Bill Pascrell III on what to look out for during election night, as well as his thoughts on the rise of prediction markets in this cycle.
Bill, aka BP3 also talks about the debate around online sportsbetting and gambling right now and what to expect as we move forward into the next political cycle
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Sponsors
01:22 - Welcoming Bill Pascrell
05:52 - Election Cycle Expectations
09:22 - U.S. Election Structure & Electoral College Explanation
10:55 - Post-Election Expectations
14:28 - Observations on Political Polarization
17:45 - Betting Markets vs. Traditional Polling
23:31 - Strategies for Election Night
32:57 - Personal Plans for Election Night
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This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.
https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/
Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.
https://pragmatic.solutions/
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This special NEXT.io episode brings Pierre Lindh together live with Benjie Cherniak and Lloyd Danzig for a powerhouse discussion on startup essentials.
From mastering fundraising and sidestepping common pitfalls to smart valuation tactics and navigating M&A, they share real-world insights every entrepreneur needs to hear to drive their business forward!
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Sponsors
02:48 - Biggest Fundraising Mistakes
05:01 - Valuation Focus and Risks
08:00 - Overvaluation Consequences
11:06 - Deciding the Right Time for M&A
15:02 - Personal Factors in M&A Decisions
18:04 - Highlighted Investments
21:32 - Closing Remarks
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This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.
https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/
Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.
https://pragmatic.solutions/
Episode sponsored by:
https://www.creedroomz.com/
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This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we cover significant shifts in the iGaming business landscape. Catena Media is reducing its workforce in response to an expected revenue drop, signaling a strategic adjustment to its operational focus.
Meanwhile, XLMedia has announced the sale of its remaining assets to Sportradar, marking a pivotal move in its ongoing restructuring efforts.
🗞 Read the full stories here:
- XLMedia to sell remaining assets to Sportradar in $30m deal
https://next.io/news/investment/xlmedia-to-sell-remaining-assets-to-sportradar/
- Catena Media cuts jobs, expects revenue to drop at least 30% in Q3
https://next.io/news/people/catena-media-cuts-jobs-expects-revenue-drop/
Social betting firm Dabble mulls Nasdaq or ASX IPOHang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen 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 captivating stories of the week. Be cool, be curious, be in the know!_____This episode is brought to you by:Playson: https://playson.com/ Sponsored by: Hub88.io: https://hub88.io/
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #206 with Rickard Vikström, Founder and CEO at Internet VikingsRickard Vikström, CEO and founder of Internet Vikings, returns for an in-depth discussion about the company’s progress and the future of the rapidly changing iGaming infrastructure landscape.Four years after his first appearance, Rickard reflects on Internet Vikings’ significant growth, its expansion into the US market, and the company’s strategic focus on building sustainable infrastructure solutions for iGaming businesses across key markets, including North America and Europe.⏰ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:43 – Sponsors02:01 – Welcoming Rickard03:16 – G2E Conference Insights05:15 - The Growing Trend of the Sweepstakes Model07:05 - Reflecting on Predictions for the U.S. iGaming Market09:31 – MGM acquiring LeoVegas12:12 – The Future of BetMGM, Entain, and MGM’s Relationship16:05 – How COVID Accelerated Online Gambling for Land-Based Casinos19:00 - Innovation Coming from New Market Entrants23:57 – Comparing the iGaming Industry in 2020 vs. 202430:08 – The Shift Away from Regulation as the Focus in Gambling33:55 – The Future of Sweepstakes and Crypto in Gambling37:27: Blurring Lines Between Gaming and Social Games39:45 - Election Forecasting using Betting markets like Polymarkets43:44 – Predictions on Crypto Casinos in the Next Four Years47:03 – Growth Opportunities in Other Markets: Africa and Asia54:16 - Internet Vikings’ growth and success in the U.S. market57:57: Predictions on the acquisition of major slot providers and online brands01:02:00 - The role of AI in the future of game production01:09:29 - Innovations translating into land-based casinos01:14:06: Internet Vikings’ success on the company's growth01:17:19: The future of U.S. state legislation01:21:03: Closing remarks🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextdotioCONNECT WITH NEXT.IO✩ Website - https://next.io/✩ Instagram - / nextdotio✩ X/Twitter - / nextdotio✩ LinkedIn - / nextdotio_____This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by:Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/
Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.https://pragmatic.solutions/Episode sponsored by:https://www.creedroomz.com/
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Join us on NEXT.io Weekly News as we discuss the UK Treasury’s consideration of increasing gambling taxes, and the strong industry backlash it has prompted. Industry leaders, including the Betting and Gaming Council and Flutter's CEO, argue against the hike, citing potential negative impacts. Additionally, we'll cover DraftKings' acquisition of Mustard Golf and Openbox's purchase of Boldplay, highlighting strategic expansions in the sector.🗞 Read the full stories here:- UK Treasury considering £3bn gambling sector tax hike https://next.io/news/regulation/uk-treasury-gambling-sector-tax-hike/- BGC calls out “fantasy economics” in UK tax hike debatehttps://next.io/news/regulation/bgc-calls-out-fantasy-economics-tax-hike-debate/- Flutter CEO: Sharp gambling tax hike “in no one’s interest”https://next.io/news/regulation/flutter-ceo-tax-hike-in-no-ones-interest/- DraftKings acquires golf pricing supplier Mustard Golfhttps://next.io/news/investment/draftkings-acquires-mustard-golf/-Content distributor Openbox acquires game studio Boldplay https://next.io/news/investment/openbox-acquires-game-studio-boldplay/Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen 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 captivating stories of the week. Be cool, be curious, be in the know!_____This episode is brought to you by:Playson: https://playson.com/ Sponsored by: Hub88.io: https://hub88.io/
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Join us on this week’s NEXT.io Weekly News for key updates in the iGaming sector. We cover Playtech's lawsuit against Games Global over IP infringement and the backlash against Playtech’s $100 million bonus scheme. Additionally, we spotlight Wynn Resorts' significant strides in the UAE, including securing a pioneering gaming license and boosting their resort budget.🗞 Read the full stories here:- Exclusive: Playtech sues Games Global for IP infringement after spying claimshttps://next.io/news/casino/playtech-sues-games-global-ip-infringement/- Playtech investors slam €100m executive bonus schemehttps://next.io/news/investment/playtech-investors-slam-100m-bonus-scheme/- Wynn Al Marjan secures first gaming licence in the UAE https://next.io/news/regulation/wynn-secures-first-uae-gaming-licence/-Wynn increases UAE resort budget by 31% to $5.1bn https://next.io/news/casino/wynn-increases-uae-resort-budget/Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen 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 captivating stories of the week. Be cool, be curious, be in the know!_____This episode is brought to you by:Playson: https://playson.com/ Sponsored by: Hub88.io: https://hub88.io/
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This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we spotlight major regulatory updates from Brazil and the US. Brazil's Finance Minister unveils a strict enforcement plan for iGaming, and temporary bans affect major brands during the transition.
Meanwhile, in the US, Kalshi prepares to relaunch election betting, and California tribes gain the right to sue cardrooms, potentially altering the gambling landscape.
🗞 Read the full stories here:
- Brazil’s finance minister outlines illegal gambling enforcement plan
https://next.io/news/regulation/brazil-finance-minister-outlines-enforcement-plan/
- Brazil bars major brands from market during transition phase
https://next.io/news/regulation/brazil-bars-major-brands-transition-phase/
- Kilt to launch election bets again after winning latest legal fight
https://next.io/news/regulation/kalshi-to-launch-election-bets-again/
- California tribes able to sue cardrooms after Newsom signs bill
https://next.io/news/regulation/california-tribes-able-to-sue-cardrooms/
This week's sessions are brought to you by:
Playson: https://playson.com/
Sponsored by:
Hub88: https://hub88.io/
Join Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen every Thursday at 3pm CET across all our social media channels to get the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week.
Be cool, be curious, be in the know!
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #205 with Matevž Mazij, CEO of Bragg Gaming Group.
In this NEXT.io Podcast episode, Matevž Mazij, CEO of Bragg Gaming Group, returns for an in-depth discussion about the company’s progress and the future in the rapidly evolving iGaming industry.
A year after his first appearance in the studio, Matevž reflects on Bragg’s growth, new leadership hires, and strategic focus on key markets including North America, Latin America, and Europe.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:31 – Sponsors
01:34 – Welcoming Matevž
02:28 – Overview of Bragg Gaming’s business model
05:00 – A year in review: Bragg’s strategic progress
07:00 – Strengthening the executive leadership team
10:05 – Industry M&A trends and their impact on Bragg
12:15 – Long-term strategy for achieving profitability
16:30 – Bragg’s growth in regulated markets
20:20 – Key growth opportunities for Bragg
24:20 – How to grow revenue in the US market
27:30 – Competition in the US market
31:50 – The online lottery landscape
35:27 – Focus on the Canada market
37:54 – Opportunities in the Latin American market
41:01 – Growth opportunities in Europe and emerging regulations
46:00 – Strategic goals for Bragg over the next year
48:03 – Closing remarks and future outlook
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This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.
https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/
Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.
https://pragmatic.solutions/
Episode sponsored by:
https://www.creedroomz.com/
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #204 with Oleg Profatylo, Head of Marketing, Playson
In this episode, Oleg Profatylo discusses the evolving landscape of B2B marketing, comparing it with B2C strategies and highlighting the key trends shaping the future. He shares invaluable insights on brand building, lead generation, and the importance of a people-centric approach in today's business world. Learn how to balance long-term brand growth with short-term sales goals, and discover the essential tools every B2B marketer needs to succeed in 2024.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:27 - Sponsors
01:42 - Welcoming Oleg Profatylo
03:01 - Key Differences Between B2B and B2C Marketing
06:11 - Building Reputation
08:03 - Marketing Trends for 2024
11:02 – Personalization in B2B Marketing
16:14 – Balancing Brand Building and Lead Generation
18:25 - Essential Marketing Tools for B2B Strategy
23:06 – How to Stand Out in an Increasingly B2B Landscape
27:27 – The Role of AI in B2B Marketing
30:50 – Common Mistakes in B2B Marketing
33:31 – Oleg’s Strategy for Playson’s Marketing Success
36:46 - Oleg's Top B2B Brands
40:00 – Closing Marks
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This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.
https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/
Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.
https://pragmatic.solutions/
Episode sponsored by:
https://www.creedroomz.com/
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Join us this week on NEXT.io Weekly News as we delve into Light & Wonder's stock decline following a legal injunction against their Dragon Train game. We'll explore how analysts view this as a potential investment opportunity.
Additionally, we highlight WA Technology's acquisition of Onseo and Boyd Gaming’s purchase of Resorts Digital’s online operations, assessing their impacts on the tech and gaming sectors.
🗞 Read the full stories here:
- Light & Wonder hit with injunction in Dragon Link infringement case
https://next.io/news/casino/light-wonder-injunction-dragon-link-case/
- Truist: Light & Wonder 20% stock dip a ‘buying opportunity’
https://next.io/news/investment/truist-light-wonder-stock-dip-buying-opportunity/
- WA.Technology acquires Onseo in multi-million euro deal
https://next.io/news/investment/wa-technology-acquires-onseo/
- Boyd Interactive grows NJ presence with Resorts Digital acquisition
https://next.io/news/investment/boyd-acquires-resorts-digital-online-operation/
This week's sessions are brought to you by:
Playson: https://playson.com/
Sponsored by:
Hub88: https://hub88.io/
Join Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen every Thursday at 3pm CET across all our social media channels to get the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week.
Be cool, be curious, be in the know!
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #203 with Leo Judkins, Wellbeing & Performance Coach, Habit Rewire.
In this episode, Leo Judkins and Pierre discuss turning managers into high-performance leaders. They cover the Peter Principle, avoiding micromanagement, effective delegation, and preventing burnout. Key takeaways include the difference between managers and leaders, building team trust, and transitioning from task-focused management to empowering leadership.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Sponsors
02:01 - Peter Principle in Fast-Growing Markets
04:28 - Advice to Avoid the Peter Principle
06:35 - Can Everyone Become a Great Leader?
08:25 - Red Threads Leaders Struggle With
09:53 - Balancing Autonomy and Micromanagement
13:23 - Is Micromanagement Always Bad?
16:43 - Performance Management and Trust in Teams
20:22 - How Perfectionism Impacts Leadership
22:15 - Preventing Burnout in New Managers
24:44 - Struggling With Doubts and Creating Healthy Environments
28:37 - Recognizing an Unsustainable Work Environment
30:02 - Stress Management
31:11 - Gaining Trust as a New Leader
34:50 - Learning to Be a Great Leader
41:42 - Differences Between Managers and Leaders
43:20 - Closing Marks
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Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.https://pragmatic.solutions/ Episode sponsored by:https://www.creedroomz.com/
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #202 with Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson Group.
Betsson Group was one of the first companies to enter the LATAM market. We discuss with Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson Group, the early stages, the challenges they faced, and how the market has evolved. Jesper also analyzes current opportunities in other regions, such as the U.S., Africa, and addresses regulatory hurdles in Europe.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Sponsors
01:36 - Welcoming Jesper
02:50 - Industry Changes in the last 20 years
05:15 - Strategic Decision to Focus on Latin America
09:01 - US B2B and B2C Strategy Test Case
14:12 - Sweeps Stakes and Opportunities in the U.S.
16:07 - Early Entry into Latin America
20:13 - Increasing Competition in Latin America
20:21 - Brazil's Regulatory Environment
25:12 - Challenges Entering New Markets: Africa
28:33 - Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Europe
33:16 - Black Market Operators vs. Regulated Markets
37:04 - Regulators and Black Market Operators
41:38 - Malta's Role in the iGaming Industry
44:43 - Betsson’s M&A Strategy
47:23 - Trends in the Industry: Local Heroes
50:07 - Dealing with the Pressure from being the CEO
53:01 - Betsson in Three Years Time
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Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.https://pragmatic.solutions/ Episode sponsored by:https://www.creedroomz.com/
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This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, Conor and Nico discuss a plethora of iGaming M&As, including Flutter's £2.3bn purchase of Snaitech, FDJ's acquisition of Kindred, and more.
Tune in to Weekly News live every Thursday at 3pm CET on YouTube, LinkedIn, and X.
🗞 Read the full stories:- Flutter buys Snaitech from Playtech for £2.3bn
https://next.io/news/investment/flutter-buys-snaitech-from-playtech/
- EveryMatrix makes €18.5m public offer for Fantasma
https://next.io/news/investment/everymatrix-makes-public-offer-fantasma/
- FDJ brings forward Kindred closing date to October
https://next.io/news/investment/fdj-brings-forward-kindred-closing-date-october/
This week's sessions are brought to you by:
Playson: https://playson.com/
Sponsored by:
Hub88: https://hub88.io/
Join Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen every Thursday at 3pm CET across all our social media channels to get the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week.
Be cool, be curious, be in the know!
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #201 with Vladimir Malakchi, CEO of Xanada InvestmentsPierre Lindh and Vladimir Malakchi, CEO of Xanada Investments, discuss the keys to successful fundraising, the importance of clear pitch decks, and how investors bring more than just capital—they offer expertise, networks, and trust. ⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Analysing mistakes and risks
00:31 - Example of startups: "No competitors" myth
00:37 - Sponsors: Pragmatic Solutions and Pragmatic Play
01:32 - Podcast begins: Welcoming Vladimir from Xanada Investments
02:23 - Xanada Investments: Background and challenges
04:50 - Strategies for scaling businesses with investors
06:14 - Avoiding dependency on single clients
07:18 - The role of investment funds beyond capital
09:04 - Importance of a clear and concise pitch deck
11:03 - Keeping it simple: The “Apple rule” for clarity
13:02 - Capturing investor attention through concise pitches
16:07 - Networking to stand out in the investment landscape
18:06 - Accessibility of iGaming investors
19:25 - People vs. ideas: What investors focus on
22:04 - Founders’ energy and commitment over ideas
24:40 - Handling failure and turning it into opportunity
27:04 - Showing investors how you cover risks
30:40 - The rise of CIS products in the iGaming industry
43:00 - Xanada Investments' goals for the next three years
46:04 - Closing remarks: Advice for founders🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextdotioCONNECT WITH NEXT.IO✩ Website - https://next.io/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nextdotio/✩ X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/nextdotio✩ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextdotio_____This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.https://pragmatic.solutions/ Episode sponsored by:https://www.creedroomz.com/
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #200 with Carolina Estrada Duque, Account Manager at Evolution. Carolina's story is one that will leave you in awe — despite enduring a tumultuous childhood and adolescence, she has risen above her challenges and transformed into the successful businesswoman she always aspired to be. ⏰ Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:30 - Sponsors 01:23 - 200 episodes! 04:29 - Welcoming Carolina Estrada Duque06:48 - Carolina's Life Story 10:22 - Overcoming Scarcity and Hunger14:10 - Cultivating Resilience and a Positive mindset17:37 - Surviving a Life-Threatening Incident22:13 - Impact of Childhood on Current Traits26:12 - Mechanisms for coping with frequent moves30:15 - Turning Adversity into Motivation for Success35:45 - First Job and Independence at Age 1237:38 - Starting a New Chapter in Malta48:00 - Reflections on Career Opportunities in Malta 52:20 - Supporting Refugee Children in Malta55:01 - Staying Positive After a Difficult Childhood57:25 – The Four Agreements Book01:06:33 - How Childhood Shaped Carolina’s Professional Success1:10:06 – Gratitude for Reaching Success01:13:01 - Future Ambitions 01:15:16 - Closing Marks🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextdotio CONNECT WITH NEXT.IO✩ Website - https://next.io/ ✩ Instagram - @next.io✩ Linkedin - https://mt.linkedin.com/company/nextdotio _____This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by:Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.https://pragmatic.solutions/ Episode sponsored by:https://www.creedroomz.com/
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #199 with Daniel "Jungle" Man, professional poker player.
Daniel "Jungleman" Cates, one of the most iconic figures in the #poker world, shares his journey and insights in our latest podcast episode.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Sponsors
01:47 - Welcoming of Daniel Jungleman Cates
02:55 - Recent poker tournament experiences.
04:00 - "The Durrrr" Challenge"
08:27 - GTO strategies and life analogies.
10:13 - Carrot vs. stick approach and Machiavellian thinking in leadership.
14:00 - Breaking down life like a game
15:53 - The concept of good and evil
20:04 - Cooperation and collective winning in life
25:24 - Defining success and examples from history
29:20 - Life-Lessons learned from Poker
35:39 - Mental fortitude in high-stakes poker games.
40:19 - Risk-taking in poker and life
46:51 - Bots and GTO poker: Threats to online poker.
52:12 - What’s next for Jungleman:
54:55 - Closing marks
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This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.
https://www.pragmaticplay.com/en/
Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.
https://pragmatic.solutions/
Episode sponsored by:
https://www.creedroomz.com/
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🎙️ Welcome to episode #15 of Vested Interest, with Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig & Benjie Cherniak.
Special Guests:
Joey Levy - Founder, Simplebet & CEO, Betr
Tomash Devenishek - Founder, Kero Sports
In this special micro-betting-focused episode, hosts Benjie Cherniak and Lloyd Danzig are joined by Joey Levy, founder of Simplebet, and Tomash Devenishek, founder of Kero Sports, to discuss the future of micro-betting, the evolution of in-play and the challenges of creating innovative betting products.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:54 - Welcoming Lloyd and Benjie
02:39 - Overview of Micro-Betting
04:02 - DraftKings Acquisition of Simplebet
08:50 - Impact on Competitors
10:30 - Impact on Cura Sports and Competitors
12:33 - Initial Skepticism Around Micro-Betting
17:25 - Welcoming Joey Levy and Tomash Devenishek
18:16 - Early days at Simplebet
24:25 - Future of Micro-Betting
28:46 - Tomash Devenishek on Global Expansion
31:00 - Advantages and Disadvantages on Micro-Betting
35:10 - Joey Levy on Betr
39:00 - Joey Levy’s Entrepreneurial Lessons
41:32 - Tomas on the Future of Sports Betting UX (41:32 - 43:08)
43:08 - Closing Remarks
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