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- Entain acquires Angstrom Sports to strengthen US sports betting capabilities - Entain acquires Angstrom Sports to strengthen US sports betting capabilities - Betfred hit with £3.25m UKGC settlement for AML and responsibility failures - UK to require parental consent for under-18 loot box purchases Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest 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 conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know

🎙 Podcast with Michael Pedersen and Pete Laverick, CEO & Founder at Incline Gaming Marketing Inc. 🚨 Prepare for an unforgettable journey in this mind-bending episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast! 🎧 Pete is an iGaming veteran with 27 years of experience under his belt, based on the Westcoast working with US marketing on a daily basis. What are the current CPA and LTV levels, how do they differ between sports-betting and casino, bonusing and bonus abuse, MarTech and its importance are just some of the topics in this pod and Pete gives us his predictions of how the US marketing world will unfold over the next 24 months. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction of Pete Laverick 07:15 - How is the marketing landscape in the US right now 13:07 - Average CPA for sports betting & casino in the US 16:05 - What is the state of the bonus spend 22:25 - How different are the products in the US from Europe 30:22 - The current state of the technology compared to Europe 36:47 - The road from the land-based casino to the online 42:00 - How to bring a younger demographic into the casino 44:44 - Predictions from Pete’s side about the US market 50:00 - How to achieve success for a small casino in the US 54:20 - Top 3 tips for operators & marketers when entering the US 1:00:05 - Bonus question 💼 ABOUT Pete Laverick: Pete has more than 25 years experience of successfully leading marketing teams in online gaming. As one of the most experienced real money gaming marketing executives, he relocated to the US in 2010 to focus on the North American market. Pete brings experience from BetVictor, IGT, BetAmerica, Aristocrat and PlayStudios. 🔔 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to the iGaming NEXT channel for more enlightening content and exclusive interviews with industry leaders! _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Michael Pedersen, CCO at Livespins and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

- Las Vegas Sands enters online gambling with launch of B2B live dealer casino - Bally’s selects Stakelogic’s live dealer solution for Rhode Island expansion - DraftKings hits 52-week high amid positive outlook for profitability Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest 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 conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know

Weekly News: A remote chance of returning to the office Hang out with Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen with an occasional expert guest 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 conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know

- Dutch market deep dive - With Special Guest Peter-Paul de Goeij, Managing Director at NOGA ... and much more! Hang out with Jake Evans & Nico Jansen with an occasional expert guest 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 conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know.

- Entain moves to acquire Polish bookmaker STS for £750m - Betsson enters Belgium with €120m acquisition of betFIRST Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest 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 conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know.

🎙 Podcast #146 with Pierre Lindh and Alexandre Tomic from Alea Gaming 🚨 Prepare for an unforgettable journey in this mind-bending episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast! Join host Pierre Lindh as he engages with Alexandre Tomic, CEO & founder of Alea Gaming, delving deep into the intricate world of iGaming. 🎧 This episode serves up a rich platter of insights, as Alexandre discusses everything from the intriguing nature of black markets, supplier API hacks, AI world dominance to the unexpected influence of aliens and the future of psychedelics in our society. 🔥 ⏰Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Sponsors 00:36 - Discussion on AI and Controversial Theories 15:43 - Segment on Hacking & Cryptocurrency Casinos 26:56 - Alexandre's Analysis of the Current Market 44:05 - Examination of the Aggregator’s Role in the System 55:30 - Profile of the World's Largest Operator 01:02:17 - Forecast of the Biggest Upcoming Markets 01:12:00 - Speculation on Where the Grey Market is Heading 01:18:08 - Impact of Covid and What Lies Beyond 01:24:09 - Hypothetical Discussion: Alexandre's Alternate Career Outside iGaming 01:28:22 - Insights into Psychedelics and their Future Direction This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from Alexandre Tomic as he and Pierre discuss the past, present, and potential future of Alea Gaming and the broader iGaming landscape. 💼ABOUT Alexandre Tomic: Alexandre Tomic is the founder and CEO of Alea.com, the multi-award-winning company behind several successful B2C and B2B gaming operations. Tomic is well-known within our industry, having twenty years of experience in varying aspects ranging from affiliate network, casino operator and game aggregator.. His passion for the industry is matched by his drive for innovative products and ideas. Alexandre himself is a biohacking and VR enthusiast and is committed to promote social responsibility among operators and create awareness about the societal impact of the gambling industry. 🔔 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to the iGaming NEXT channel for more enlightening content and exclusive interviews with industry leaders! _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT, and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

- KSA pushes for legal changes to enable easier use of false IDs - KSA fines Bingoal €400k for sending gambling advertising to young adults - Dutch loss limit legislation to be announced by end of 2023 - Betsson wins interim appeal against Finnish prohibition order - Kindred Group loses latest appeal case in Norway Hang out with Jake Evans & Nico Jansen with an occasional expert guest 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 conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know.

🎙 Podcast #145 with Pierre Lindh and Vitali Matsukevich & Ivan Borschyov from SOFTSWISS 🚨 Buckle up for another insightful episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast! This time, host Pierre Lindh engages with Vitali Matsukevich, the COO at SOFTSWISS, and Ivan Borschyov, Head of Business Account Managers at SOFTSWISS Casino Platform, for an in-depth exploration of the innovative world of SOFTSWISS. 🎧 This episode is bursting with indispensable knowledge as Vitali and Ivan unlock the success strategies of SOFTSWISS, the interplay between crypto and fiat players, the role of AI in live casinos, and the company's approach to client retention. 🔥 ⏰Timestamps: 00:00 - Sponsors 00:24 - Intro 02:22 - Importance of Retention 08:40 - Creating Brand Loyalty 15:03 - AI in Live Casinos 21:50 - New Features in SOFTSWISS 28:40 - Tools for Retention 30:45 - Crypto vs. Fiat Players 35:30 - BTC at 1 Million Seize this rare chance to learn firsthand from Vitali Matsukevich and Ivan Borschyov as they, along with Pierre, examine the past, present, and probable future of SOFTSWISS and the broader iGaming landscape. 💼ABOUT the Guests: – Vitali Matsukevich is the Chief Operating Officer at SOFTSWISS, bringing extensive experience in the iGaming and cryptocurrency gambling fields. Since joining SOFTSWISS in October 2014, he has played a pivotal role in its development and growth. With a focus on analysing market trends and advancing crypto gambling, Vitali has become an expert in various business and product areas. – Ivan Borschyov is the Head of Business Account Managers at SOFTSWISS Casino Platform, where he has been a valuable member since 2019. With a focus on customer service and sales, Ivan excels in developing and nurturing relationships with SOFTSWISS business clients, providing them with top-notch support and service. He possesses expertise in the crypto industry and deeply understands successful casino operations in Europe, including statistics, traffic, and trends in their top markets. 🔔 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to the iGaming NEXT channel for more enlightening content and exclusive interviews with industry leaders! _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology

- Malta’s controversial law proposal and the thorny question of gambling public policy - Five things we know about France’s proposed online casino regulation - Entain expects “substantial financial penalty” over former Turkey business Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest 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 conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know.