

NEXT.io Podcast
NEXT.io
The primary podcast of the iGaming industry. Hosted by Pierre Lindh, it brings you episodes that are packed with expert insights, dynamic discussions, and inspiring stories from industry leaders. Whether you're seeking leadership tips, energy management strategies, or insider knowledge, NEXT.io podcasts are your go-to resource for staying ahead in the industry.
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Check out our YouTube channel for more content:
https://www.youtube.com/@nextdotio
Dive into our website to explore more:
https://next.io/
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Mar 2, 2023 • 38min
Weekly News: Flutter results reaction and Australian market analysis
Flutter results reaction
Australian market analysis
…and much more!
The iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with occasional guests present the latest news in iGaming and 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

Feb 23, 2023 • 47min
Weekly News: Recap of Q4 2023 Results
- Kambi product passes World Cup “stress-test” as Penn termination fee boosts Q4 financials
- World Cup helps Better Collective deliver record number of NDCs in Q4 2022
- Catena Media revenue grows 15% in Q4 as AskGamblers sale frees up funds for M&A
- Raketech reports all-time high revenue in Q4 2022 amid triple-digit growth from US
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

Feb 21, 2023 • 52min
Magnus Andersson: Evolution Q4-22 results and game releases
🎙 Podcast #131 Pierre Lindh and Magnus Andersson
In this video, Pierre sits down with Magnus Andersson and covers a range of topics related to the gaming industry. They begin by sharing their experiences at ICE London 2023. They also discuss Pragmatic Play and their recent statement at ICE, followed by a comparison of Evolution and its competitors. Pierre and Magnus then highlight some of Evolution's new games, including Funky Time, and provides an overview of Evolution’s annual report and their position in North America. They also touch on topics such as RNG, targets, and expansion plans, before concluding with some macro-economic speculations for 2023.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Sponsors
00:35 - Experience at ICE London 2023
06:06 - Pragmatic Play and their statement to the industry
09:29 - Evolution and competitors
16:00 - Funky time and other games from Evolution
20:30 - Annual report of Evolution and North America
27:06 - RNG, targets and expansion
41:47 - Macro-economic speculations of 2023
ABOUT MAGNUS ANDERSSON:
Magnus is a life-long private investor who was one of the first Swedish investment bloggers. He contributes regularly in several Swedish publications and his book about focused investment strategy (in Swedish), published in late 2021, is Sweden’s bestselling book on the stock market since.
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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.

Feb 16, 2023 • 45min
Weekly News: FanDuel and DraftKings approach OSB duopoly
- FanDuel and DraftKings approach OSB duopoly with 74% combined market share
- World Cup marketing investment pays off for Betsson as Q4 2022 caps record year
- Kindred Group sets aside £7m for UK fine as disappointing Q4 leads to cost cutting
- GiG hails record Q4 as CEO unveils ambitions for acquired AskGamblers brand
-GiG set to separate media division from platform business to drive shareholder value
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

Feb 16, 2023 • 28min
Zach Doctor: WagerWire's Zach Doctor on secondary markets and the future of US gaming
🎙 Podcast with Ryan Bulter and Zach Doctor, Co-founder & CEO of WagerWire
Join them for an in-depth look at WagerWire, a leading online sports betting platform. In this video, we'll explore WagerWire's partnerships and social media strategy, as well as its focus on educating new players. We'll also discuss the future of sports betting in North America and what we can expect in the next five years. Don't miss out on this informative and exciting video!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - WagerWire and why they are different
07:03 - WagerWire partnerships10:05 - Social media aspect
13:02 - Education focus for new players
16:28 - Sports betting in North America in 5 years
ABOUT ZACH DOCTOR:
Zach Doctor is the CEO and co-founder of WagerWire, a new innovative marketplace for open sports bets. Prior to WagerWire Doctor founded another successful startup, Velotech, an e-commerce business for bicycle products, tires and accessories. He also spent 6 years as vice president and business development officer at PNC Bank, responsible for originating financings for private equity-backed M&A transactions.
_____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast is hosted by Ryan Butler, North American Editor at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 3min
Jamie Shea: US Player Education and RG
🎙 Podcast: Michael Pedersen and Jamie Shea, CMO at Strive Gaming
Jamie has been in gaming since 1994 working for the Venetian, Hard Rock and Caeasars to name a few, then IGT, Draftkings for four years and now CMO for Strive Gaming. We speak about the current state of the US market from a marketing perspective and deep dive into the two sides of player eduction in the US: Learning how to bet and how we ensure players keeps it fun and responsible.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Sponsors
00:36 - Introduction
06:00 - Jamie's Background in Gambling
09:57 - Retail vs. Online Gambling
17:45 - Women in the Gambling Industry
29:01 - Marketing in the iGaming Industry in 2023
46:03 - Player Education and its Importance
52:38 - U.S. Operators and Responsible Gaming
55:55 - Using Education as a Marketing Opportunity
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This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Michael Pedersen, CCO at Livespins and is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

Feb 9, 2023 • 31min
Weekly News: US sports betting and iGaming bill round up
- US Special with iGaming NEXT Editor Ryan Butler
- iGaming bills in New York an Illinois
- Latest sports betting developments in Texas (and other states)
- Recap of recent earnings
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

Feb 7, 2023 • 39min
Mark Grech: Local iGaming Co's Views on Employer Branding, HR Innovation, Opportunities & Challenges
🎙 Podcast with our host Heidi Lofthus and Mark Grech, People and Organisation Consulting at PwC Malta:
Mark is HR consultant from PwC Malta and presents findings from the 2022 HR Pulse Survey. This survey looked into identifying the key HR challenges being faced by local organisations and to gain insight on the priorities for people management going forward. We cover an in-depth view on the results of iGaming respondents with a focus on Employer Branding and innovative HR practices, as well as the key priorities and challenges of the HR function
ABOUT MARK GRECH:
Mark is responsible for HR Consulting services at PwC Malta. He is an HR subject matter expert, an experienced trainer and a certified executive coach. Prior to joining PwC, he worked as a Talent Development specialist within the iGaming industry. He has experience working with a number of organisations in devising and implementing talent management, workforce and change management strategies. Mark is passionate about people development and has a keen interest in how jobs and skill requirements are being impacted by digital transformation.
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This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Heidi Lofthus, Project Director at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by:
Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

Feb 3, 2023 • 60min
Simon Lidzen: Uncovering AI's Impact: From ChatGPT to Emerging Careers and Opportunities
🎙 Podcast #130 Pierre Lindh and Simon Lidzen, Co-Founder and CEO of Fast Track
Pierre Lindh and Simon Lidzen delve into the world of AI technology and its impact on various industries and professions. Discover the staying power of ChatGPT and AI tools, explore emerging AI-based careers, and learn how AI can empower individuals. Get valuable insights into the future of AI and the opportunities and challenges it presents in this informative video and much more.
ABOUT SIMON LIDZEN: Simon is a specialist in technology, product development, innovation and organisational scalability, with over 15 years of experience in iGaming. Having held senior positions at Betfair and within the Betsson Group, he co-founded Fast Track in 2016 as a direct response to the challenges that operators face in running an efficient, scalable business. He is now on a mission to digitalise the iGaming industry.
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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 providing.

Feb 2, 2023 • 40min
Weekly News: What next for 888?
- CEO Itai Pazner to leave 888 with immediate effect amid Middle East compliance failures
- Evolution reports full-year EBITDA of €1bn
- ICE 2023 preview and destination
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