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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 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.

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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 IPO

    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/

  • 🎙 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/

  • 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/

  • 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/

  • 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:

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    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!

  • 🎙 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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    Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

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    Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

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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

    🔔 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

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    This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by:

    Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

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    Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

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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/

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    Sponsored by:

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    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!

  • 🎙 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

    🔔 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:

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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/

  • 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/

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    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!

  • 🎙 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/

  • 🎙 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/

  • 🎙 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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  • 🎙️ 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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  • This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we address Kambi and Genius Sports refuting acquisition rumors and what that means for the market. We also look into the Philippines' intensified actions against illegal online gambling, Betsson's exit from the U.S. B2C market, and RevPanda's acquisition of Leetz Media, exploring how these developments impact the iGaming landscape. 🗞 Read the full stories:- Kambi and Genius Sports deny acquisition rumourshttps://next.io/news/investment/kambi...- Philippines police ramp up POGOs crackdown after raidhttps://next.io/news/regulation/phili...- Betsson confirms B2C US exit, prepares to halt Colorado operationshttps://next.io/news/betting/betsson-...- Revpanda acquires Leetz Media to create Revpanda Grouphttps://next.io/news/investment/revpa...This week's sessions are brought to you by:

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