NEXT.io Podcast

- 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

🎙 Podcast with Michael Pedersen and Ulrich Gilot, Head of Media at Betsson The media landscape is constantly evolving. What are the opportunities for 2023 and how do you take advantage of them? As we are soon to enter a world without 3rd party cookies, what is the current state of the industry and what is the next best alternative? Lastly, we touch on ChatGPT and how this will affect the marketing discipline within iGaming Timestamps: 00:00 - Sponsorship segment 00:24 - Introduction 01:00 - Ulrich Gilot's background and history 13:50 - Definition of marketing and use of the 4 Ps 19:40 - Definition of media and its use cases in iGaming 26:00 - Can SMO and marketing professionals be as productive as they were two years ago? 37:20 - The impact of the loss of third-party cookies 55:10 - Rich media and how to effectively utilize it 01:07:30 - Do iGaming companies utilize Chat GPT and other AI tools? ABOUT ULRICH GILOT: Ulrich Gilot joined Betsson Group as Head of Media in 2020 with the goal to fulfil the group’s ambition to drive media performance across key markets. His debut on the media agency and creative agency side in New York forged his interest in user experience. Ever since, he has worked across multiple markets leading media strategies in various industries for brands such as Nestle, Disney, CapitalOne, IBM, Pfizer and the Belgian National Lottery. Ulrich’s knack is to build tailor-made media solutions that respond to both single markets and global business ambitions in close partnerships with media agencies while focusing on data and marketing technology. _____ 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.

- William Hill escapes UK licence suspension with record £19.2m settlement - Super Bowl tickets and private jets: Pay package for DraftKings CEO soars 238% to $48m - Can AI be trusted? Tech leaders call for a halt to “out-of-control” development race as fears rise - Sportradar and Snapchat join forces to target sports bettors on behalf of operators 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

- Gambling Commission slaps Kindred Group with £7m fine - Evolution fined as Pennsylvania regulator clamps down on iGaming - Betr deviates from microbetting strategy with core markets launch in time for March Madness -Betr’s Joey Levy on first state launch and future plans for the platform 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

🎙 Podcast with Michael Pedersen and Katie Shaw, Global Head of Brand Engagement at Entourage Sport & Entertainment Sponsorships can be a great way of activating your brand, but is it the right approach for all brands? What are the pitfalls to watch out for? What budgets are required and what are the best practices? Katie Shaw has more than 14 year’s experience working with partnerships and brands such as PepsiCo, Ford, Vodafone or gaming brands such as Pokerstars, Sky Betting & Gaming and Parimatch. Tune in to this masterclass in effective sponsorships. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:10 - Who is Katie Shaw and what she does 00:04:36 - The description of sponsorship from Katie’s perspective 00:10:21 - Influencers and how they help the business00:14:52 - Why B2C operators have to engage in sponsorships 00:18:21 - Different types of sponsorships and strategies 00:31:35 - Definition of activation of a brand and having clear objectives 00:35:20 - Measurement piece and how to do it 00:40:58 - How Entourage can help their clients 00:48:55 - How to maximize investments ABOUT KATIE SHAW: Currently heading up Entourage S&E’s recently launched Partnership Management division, Katie Shaw brings with her 14 years’ experience in partnership marketing and sponsorship management, working with a number of global brands to maximise their sponsorships, such as PepsiCo + UEFA Champions League, SKODA + Cycling, Parimatch + Juventus and Olympic Entertainment Group + Luka Modric. _____ 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.

🎙 Podcast #1 with Bill Pascrell III and Joseph P. Addabbo Jr, New York Senator Inaugural Podcast with NY State Senator Joe Addabbo. Discussing the latest gaming developments in the Empire State. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Introduction to the Senator 02:00 - iGaming, fixed horse racing, tax issues 05:40 - How long is it going to take to open NYC to iGaming? 09:23 - Why and how does legislation work for iGaming in the US? 12:36 - Pros & cons of legalizing iGaming in NYC 15:25 - The Downstate 3 casino license process 21:20 - Why & how the Senator got involved in iGaming 24:20 - What the iGaming industry needs to do better to speed up legalization in NYC ABOUT Joseph P. Addabbo Jr: Elected to the New York State Senate in 2008 after serving seven years in the New York City Council, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. continues to proudly carry on the public service tradition of his father, Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo, Sr., who served 13 terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1960 to 1986. A lifelong resident of Queens, Senator Joe Addabbo represents the 15th Senatorial District encompassing the communities – in whole or in part – of Forest Hills, Glendale, Howard Beach, Kew Gardens, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ozone Park, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, Woodhaven, and Woodside. In the State Senate, Joe has continued to make constituent service a priority, just as he did as a representative of the 32nd New York City Council District, where he secured millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements, school technology, and senior and youth services. Through his Senate offices, Joe and his staff have assisted thousands of constituents with problems involving housing, health, transportation, taxes, public safety and many other issues, including efforts to aid local residents whose lives were so deeply affected by Hurricane Sandy in late October of 2012 and the Covid-19 pandemic. As a member of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force on Hurricane Sandy, Joe worked to help his community recover and rebuild from the devastating storm. As a member of the Senate, Joe is deeply concerned with the welfare of New Yorkers in all stages and walks of life. His legislative record, which includes bills he has introduced and supported, reflects Joe’s commitment to fighting on behalf of children, the elderly, families, working people, consumers and veterans. He has also devoted himself to efforts to protect the environment, create new jobs and economic opportunities for small businesses, provide tax relief for state residents, and improve transparency and accountability in New York’s government. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Bill Pascrell III, Princeton Public Affairs Group Inc, and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology.

- The trio is back- welcome Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen!  - Why was “domestic darling” Parimatch shut down by Ukraine’s gambling sanctions? - OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4 is here and it’s ready to cook up a storm (literally) - German gambling regulator issues first ever fine to licensed operator for advertising breaches -  US banking sector in turmoil as three banks close in one week 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