NEXT.io Podcast Jesper Svensson: Under the hood of Betsson's incredible success
🎙 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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