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🎙 Podcast #138 with Pierre Lindh and Vladimir Malakchi, CCO at Evoplay In this powerful episode of iGaming NEXT, Pierre welcomes Vladimir Malakchi, Chief Commercial Officer at Evoplay. Together, they dive deep into the world of game development, exploring the secrets behind Evoplay's impressive growth, and discussing the role of leadership in a challenging environment. 🎮🚀 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Vladimir's Story 03:04 - Navigating a Crowded Market 08:40 - Innovation in the ARG Space and Trends 17:26 - Upcoming Markets and Reasons Behind Them 21:06 - How Evoplay Increased Its Revenue by 800% 26:13 - Qualities of a Great Leader 31:40 - Vladimir's End Goal 36:40 - Challenges of Working as a Leader 47:15 - Managing Emotions and Self-control 51:23 - Impact of the War in Ukraine on Evoplay 54:42 - Cyprus as a New Hub for the iGaming Industry 58:24 - Advice for New Entrepreneurs Don't miss this insightful conversation as Pierre and Vladimir dissect the keys to success in the competitive iGaming industry. From the importance of innovation and leadership to navigating challenging environments, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for game developers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs alike. Subscribe to iGaming NEXT for more inspiring conversations with the leaders shaping the future of gaming! 🌟🎧 _____ 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

- Flutter brands steal UK market share as Q1 revenue jumps 46% - Industry giants react to UK government’s gambling white paper - - The three musketeers are getting back together once again- prepare to welcome Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen to the stream - Caesars CEO predicts $5bn EBITDA by 2025 as digital losses are cut to $4m in Q1 - MGM confirms Push Gaming acquisition as Q1 revenue hits $3.9bn 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 #137 with Pierre Lindh and Jesse Learmonth, the founder of The Betting Startups Podcast 🎧In this exciting episode of our iGaming podcast, Pierre Lindh is joined by the insightful Jesse Learmonth, an industry expert who has spent years speaking with iGaming start-up founders. Get ready to dive into the world of iGaming startups and learn about the lessons they teach, the secrets to podcast success, and the future of the iGaming landscape. ⏰ Timestamps: 🚀 00:00 - Intro 🤝 00:25 - Introducing Jesse 📚 10:00 - Lessons that Startups Teach You 🎤 14:22 - How to Start a Podcast from Scratch 🔑 20:28 - Tips and Secrets for Improving Your Podcast 🌐 28:35 - The Current State of the Startup Landscape in iGaming 🔍 33:54 - The Most Intriguing Startups at the Moment 🇺🇸 43:20 - The Duopoly in the US Market 💡 48:08 - The Common Thread for Startups 🔋 55:40 - How to Effectively Channel Your Energy 🔮 01:03:54 - Where Do You Envision Yourself in 5 Years? Don't miss this jam-packed episode filled with unique insights and valuable knowledge from two industry veterans. Hit the subscribe button and stay updated with the latest iGaming trends, tips, and interviews! 💥 ABOUT Jesse Learmonth: Jesse Learmonth has worked at the top levels of the global betting industry since 2010 as founder, supplier, and operator. Currently he hosts The Betting Startups Podcast, operates the industry's largest job board, and advises several promising industry startups. Prior to this, he spent six years with Pinnacle.com as Director of Product Management and member of the executive leadership team. He also co-founded Bet Smart Media, which he led for five years as CEO until it was acquired by Pinnacle in 2015. _____ 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.

🎙 Podcast #135 with Pierre Lindh and Joey Levy, CEO & Founder of Betr 🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast, hosted by Pierre Lindh! In this exclusive deep dive, we sit down with Joey Levy, the CEO & Founder of Betr, a groundbreaking betting platform that's quickly making waves in the industry. As a Thiel Fellowship recipient and a true underdog, Joey's incredible journey provides valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and industry enthusiasts alike. Timestamps⏰: 00:25 - 🌟 The inspiring inception of the Thiel Fellowship 12:10 - 🏆 Joey's path to building success with Betr 17:45 - 🚀 Crafting a powerful launch strategy 27:35 - 🤝 Ambassadors and talent recruitment secrets 35:19 - 📺 Will media overshadow the betting aspect of the business? 37:01 - 💡 Innovative marketing and expansion strategies 39:20 - 💪 What drives Joey to take on the industry giants? 41:00 - 🎯 Betr's ambitious three-year goal 🎯 Don't miss out on the unique insights provided by Pierre and Joey in this episode, as they dive into the challenges of building a successful company as an underdog and discuss the strategies that have propelled Betr into the spotlight. From navigating the competitive landscape to finding the right talent and scaling up, this conversation is packed with valuable advice and intriguing perspectives. 👉 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful episodes from the iGaming NEXT Podcast, where we bring you the most relevant and exciting content from the world of iGaming! ABOUT Joey Levy: Joey Levy is the Founder & CEO of Betr, the first direct-to-consumer microbetting focused sports betting company. Betr has also launched a new media venture for the next generation of sports fans. Levy was previously the Founder of Simplebet, the B2B product technology company pioneering microbetting on U.S. sports that licenses technology to market leaders like DraftKings, Caesars, bet365, among others. _____ 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.

- Consultations required for key changes as UK gambling review reveals few surprises - Kindred Group board to explore sale of company to drive shareholder value - Sequential drop in slots blots Evolution’s 32% Q1 revenue rise - CEECA revenue growth of 75% drives Betsson’s most profitable quarter 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 #135 with Pierre Lindh and Erin Lydon, president at PokerPower In this captivating episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast, host Pierre Lindh sits down with poker pro and personal development advocate Erin Lydon. They dive deep into the world of poker and discuss how the game can shape one's personal growth journey. Erin also shares her insights on women's challenges in the poker industry, and how she's helping empower more women to embrace the game. 🎙️ [00:00] Introduction 🔥 [00:25] The Objective of PokerPower 🚺 [03:52] Why Only a Few Women Play Poker 💪 [09:38] Personal Development Through Poker 🎲 [15:05] Is Taking Risks a Negative Approach? 🌟 [19:57] Erin's Journey as a Poker Player 🔍 [23:46] Recent Controversies in the Poker World 🏆 [29:02] Key Attributes for Success in Poker 🔝 [32:33] The Ultimate Goal of PokerPower Don't miss this enlightening conversation between Pierre Lindh and Erin Lydon, offering unique insights into the world of poker and personal growth. Subscribe to iGaming NEXT Podcast for more thought-provoking episodes and industry insights! ABOUT Erin Lydon: Erin is a thought leader and frequent speaker on gender equity where she inspires audiences to take action and create change in their communities and organizations. Erin is the President of Poker Power, an ed-tech company with a mission to teach one million women how to play the game...the game of poker and the game of life. Learning how to think, strategize, negotiate and allocate capital, like a winning poker player, translates to leadership skills that help women succeed from the classroom to the board room. Social handles: Tik Tok - @JoinPokerPower Twitter - @JoinPokerPower Instagram - @JoinPokerPower Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joinpokerpower/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/join-poker-power/Erin Lydon's Social Handles: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-lydon-mba/ Instagram - @erin.lydon376 Twitter - @ErinLydon376 _____ 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.

- The three musketeer show- welcome Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen! - DraftKings takes handle crown in home state of Massachusetts during first month of betting - BetMGM revenue soars 76% as Entain reports record actives in Q1 2023 ... and much more! 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 #134 with Pierre Lindh and Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO & Board Member at Affpapa 🎧 Join Pierre Lindh in this episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast as he chats with Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO & Board Member of AffPapa. They dive deep into the world of affiliations, discussing the success story of AffPapa, leadership secrets, AI revolution, and the future of SEO. Don't miss their conversation on what it takes to be a successful affiliate. Tune in for valuable insights and get ready for NEXT Valletta 23! ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Affpapa story 03:59 - What is the secret of success for Affpapa 09:48 - As a founder, how to delegate without micromanaging 15:38 - Is there a silver bullet to be the perfect leader 24:10 - AI revolution and Chat GPT adoption 40:19 - Is SEO dead because of AI 42:50 - What are the trends in affiliations 49:47 - What does it take today to be a successful affiliate 54:50 - Why Armenia is a good country for iGaming 58:09 - What is the plan of Affpapa for NEXT Valletta 23 ABOUT Levon Nikoghosyan: With over 10+ years of experience in iGaming industry and specifically in affiliate operations, I'm a 29 years old entrepreneur, acting CEO of AffPapa and investor of small affiliate projects. With a background of building affiliate systems for iGaming industry and profound understanding of gambling affiliate vertical, I've had an honor of moderating and speaking at dozens of events, conferences and panels. I've started my career as affiliate and agent systems team leader in BetConstruct in 2012. In 2015 I've founded PartnerMatrix in Yerevan which is the business unit of affiliate and agent systems under EveryMatrix umbrella. In December of 2022 I've left EveryMatrix and took over the CEO position of AffPapa - a company that I was involved and have invested in since its early days. _____ 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.

- Breaking news: Premier League Clubs agree to withdraw gambling sponsorships on front of shirts - Online Gambling Quarterly: DraftKings best performing gambling stock in Q1 (DraftKings, Catena, Evo, BetMakers, PointsBet and more) - Norway likely to introduce DNS website blocking for unlicensed operators from 2024 - Start-up funding: Prophet Exchange and BeyondPlay 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.

- The three musketeer special: Pierre Lindh, Nico Jansen & Conor Mulheir are joining this week -Joined by a very soecal guest- Karolina Pelc, CEO & Founder of BeyondPlay - Evolution shareholders agree €80m Big Time Gaming earnout at AGM as board is re-elected - UK politician caught offering to leak the upcoming white paper on gambling reforms - Text-to-Bet.... The sportsbetting disruption that will take place due to the advancements in AI - Ontario 1 year celebrations How is the state performing against other US states? The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with occasional guests present the latest news in iGaming along with a deep dive into each topic. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news