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The primary podcast of the iGaming industry. Hosted by the industry veterans Pierre Lindh, Jesper Kärrbrink, Karolina Pelc, Heidi Lofthus, Michael Pedersen and Rory Credland, featuring industry leaders discussing the latest industry trends in a long format, for unparalleled deep insights into the iGaming industry. 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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Ep. 106 features Noah Bernstein from Locker, which is getting fans off the bench and in the game. Hear him discuss: The million dollar offer he received to drop out of college to start his first company - which he didn’t take on the advice of his Mom How Locker is blending mechanics from HQ Trivia and traditional fantasy sports to create a live sec…
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On this week's episode of NEXT.io Weekly News, we delve into a buzzing topic in the iGaming industry: the possibility of Entain putting up its non-integrated brands for sale, a detailed examination of Entain's current position in the market and the reasons behind contemplating such a decision. This development raises intriguing questions about the …
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #180 with James King, CEO of FlowsJoin our enlightening chat with James, exploring his journey from founding his company to its current success. We revisit our first podcast, delve into Flows' vision, mission and products, and dive into discussing market competition. James, shares also some thoughts on a crucial moment in the comp…
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In this episode of NEXT.io Weekly News, we focus on two significant developments in the iGaming industry: Entain's financial results for 2023 revealing a loss, and 888 Holdings confirming its strategic exit from the US market. First, we dissect Entain's fiscal year 2023 performance. We'll explore the challenges and external factors that influenced …
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Ep. 105 features Trevis Waters from PlayerProps.ai, which is a new app fully powered by AI for all things player props research. Hear him discuss: How his passion for fantasy sports led him to write an ebook in 2011, which was the catalyst for him focusing his career on producing educational content within the space His journey as co-founder and CO…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #179 with Jesse Learmonth, Founder of BettingstartupsThis episode provides a blend of personal stories, expert analysis, and insights into the future of gaming start-ups, making it a compelling listen for professionals and enthusiasts alike. As we delve into the professional realm, Jesse presents a comprehensive analysis of the st…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #178 withTodd Haushalter, CPO at Evolution Gaming. In this insightful episode, Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution Gaming, shares his expertise in online gaming innovation. We revisit Evolution's key strategies and achievements in 2023, including the development of RNG products and new gaming tools. Todd discusses …
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This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we delve into a pressing issue in the UK iGaming industry: the potential impact of online slot stake limits.This segment will explore the reasoning behind these proposed limits, their projected impact on industry revenues, and how operators might adapt to these changes. We start with an in-depth look at the propose…
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Ep. 104 features Matt Rum from LoopGolf, which is golf’s premium betting app. Hear him discuss: How Matt and his co-founder conceived the LoopGolf concept while working together at Square How LoopGolf is streamlining the competitive nature of golf by facilitating popular game formats with integrated payments The regulatory complexity of the payment…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #177 with Martin Collins, Chief Business Development Officer at Soft2Bet Join Martin Collins and Pierre Lindh in a captivating discussion on Redefining the North American Online Gambling Experience. 🚀 This episode delves into the pivotal role of gamification in product appeal, Soft2Bet's strategic approach to conquering North Amer…
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Join Conor Mulheir, Nico Jansen and special guest Karolina Pelc to talk about the latest hashtag#iGaming sector acquisition. Established by Pelc in 2021, BeyondPlay announced yesterday it had been acquired by Flutter Entertainment-owned US sports betting market leader, FanDuel. Tune in to find out more about how the deal came about, and what Beyond…
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🎙️ Welcome to episode #09 of Vested Interest, where hosts Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig, and Benjie Cherniak offer insights into the world of investments and entrepreneurship. This episode is a goldmine for entrepreneurs and investors seeking guidance on effective strategies and timing in the ever-changing tech landscape. 🌟 Focusing on the art of enga…
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Ep. 103 features Calvin Konya from Linemate, which is sports analytics for everyone. Hear him discuss: His vision for how Linemate will become “the Expedia of sports betting” Iterating the Linemate product from its origins as a “research and analysis” tool to now helping users with “the discovery aspect” of betting How they generated 100,000+ organ…
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Welcome to our very first episode of Next.io & SOFTSWISS Exclusive Crypto Series 🎉! Get ready for an insightful journey into the dynamic realm of crypto and iGaming in the debut episode of the Next.io Crypto Series! Hosted by Pierre Lindh, this four-part special kicks off with a captivating discussion featuring Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS. Ex…
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We're back with Ep. 5 of The Gamble & The Glory, where we meet founders that have built their companies to become stalwarts of the sports betting, fantasy, and iGaming industry. In this one, we speak with Charles Gillespie & Kevin McCrystle, CEO & COO of Gambling.com Group. Hear them discuss: The go-to-market plan for launching the business in 2006…
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In this week's episode of NEXT.io Weekly News, we delve into two significant legal developments in the iGaming world. First, we'll explore the landmark victory of Kindred Group in the case involving Per Holknekt. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background, the legal battle, and its implications for the industry. We discuss …
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #175 with Will Green, Advisor & Founder, Acutus LLC Who needs CHAT GTP if we have Will Green to guide us through “the Rise of Online Sweepstakes”? Gear up for an exhilarating ride through the world of online sweepstakes with Will Green, a senior figure in the American Gaming Association, who brings an unparalleled depth of experie…
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Ep. 102 features Andrew & Ethan Ehrenberg from Eberg Capital, which help creators and their fans develop closer, more authentic relationships across sports, gaming and the arts. Hear them discuss: The origins of Eberg Capital, which they started alongside their father after graduating from university Their thesis on the betting industry, and why th…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast with Cordelia Morgan Cooper, Founder of CMC Consulting 🚀 In this episode, Heidi Lofthus brings in guest star Cordelia Morgan Cooper to discuss the positive outcome and structure of varied benefits in current work environments where no size fits all. Is it all so simple and what is the foundational mindset behind the so-called flex…
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Ep. 101 features Chris Spagnuolo from Probly, which helps bettors win more and lose less. Hear him discuss: His background in content and helping to grow Barstool “from a regionalized sports blog to a national powerhouse” Learning to use data to become a successful DFS player while working at Stokastic How Probly is using data to help people make e…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #174 with Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer of BetMGM In this exclusive episode, Matt Prevost, takes us behind the scenes of BetMGM first-ever Super Bowl commercial in Vegas. Get an insider look at the two-year journey of creating a memorable ad for one of the biggest sporting events. Matt discusses the preparation, challenges, …
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The Next.io Weekly News is a weekly livestream held every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen with special 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 th…
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Ep. 100 features John Gordon from Incentive Games, which is the leading free-to-play games provider. Hear him discuss: The progress that Incentive Games has made since John appeared on Ep. 1 of the podcast, which includes partnerships with tier-1 operators like Fanduel and bet365 Why focusing heavily on player retention has helped Incentive Games p…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #173 with Mark Taffler. Mark is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. His story is one of hope and inspiration, proving that overcoming addiction and achieving personal and professional success is possible with the right mindset and support.🚀 In this episode, we explore Mark's battle with addiction, delving int…
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The Next.io Weekly News is a weekly livestream held every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen with special 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 th…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #172 with James Curwen, CEO at Yggdrasil. 🚀From his early days as a croupier in London to leading one of the iGaming industry's most innovative companies, James brings a wealth of experience and insights. In this episode, James shares his journey and discusses the highs and lows, the innovative strategies, and what lies ahead for …
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Ep. 99 features Greg Dean & Gianni Settino from HotStreak, which is AI-powered sports gaming technology. Hear them discuss: Their backgrounds at other startups, including Gianni’s time as the first engineer at Draft before its acquisition by Paddy Power Betfair The origins of HotStreak as an NFT-based collectibles game that they pivoted into the cu…
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The iGaming NEXT Weekly News is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen with special 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, mak…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #171 with Tim Heath, CEO and Founder at Yolo Group. Join us in an enlightening conversation with Tim Heath, General Partner of Yolo Investments and a visionary in the iGaming and emerging technology sectors. With a rich background as the founder and former CEO of Yolo Group, operating leading crypto-gaming brands like Bitcasino.io…
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Ep. 98 features Pierre Lindh from Next.io, which is a content-driven conference company that focuses on both in-person and online events. Hear him discuss: His reflections on 2023, which included new investment, a major re-brand, and a doubling of the headcount of the NEXT.io team Rising up to meet the new challenges that come with being on a growt…
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🎙️ Welcome to episode #08 of Vested Interest, hosted by Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig & Benjie Cherniak and special guest Charles Gillespie. 🚀 In this episode, the speakers explore startups and investment strategies for 2024, including exit planning and long-term vision. They discuss venture capital decisions, leverage pitch sessions for investor insi…
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Morgan Stanley forecasts rapid growth for US online gaming sector. Hang out with Jake Evans, Nico Jansen and Conor Mulheir on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM 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 co…
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Ep. 97 is our quarterly Investor Vibe Check, where we chat with 3 industry investors to get their perspective on the landscape from their side of the table. The vibe check for Q3 features Jeffrey Haas (Dreamcraft Ventures), Quinton Singleton (Zero Labs) and Tom Waterhouse (Waterhouse VC). The investors reflect back on a Q4 that saw more funding ann…
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We're back with Ep. 4 of The Gamble & The Glory, where we meet founders that have built their companies to become stalwarts of the sports betting, fantasy, and iGaming industry. In this one, we speak with Pini Yakuel, Founder & CEO of Optimove. Hear him discuss: Life in Israel right now, and how the Optimove organization is adapting to the realitie…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #169 with Phil Pearson,CEO and Co-Founder at White Label Casinos. 🚀Explore the dynamic world of iGaming in our latest episode, where we delve into the high-stakes legal battles of Swedish companies, review Evolution's adventurous leap into slot games, and celebrate the groundbreaking Phil Pearson Awards. We also weigh the value of…
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Ep. 96 features Kyle Wiltshire from Testa, which is crowdsourced quality testing built for the iGaming industry. Hear him discuss: His 10+ year background in the industry, and how that experience led him to discover the problem that Testa is now solving The challenges faced by operators to localize the customer experience, and the role that crowdso…
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🎙 Podcast with Michael Pedersen and Jon Bowden, CMO at PlayStar. How does an online casino with no brick-and-mortar presence and no sports betting product succeed when going up against the US giants in a sports-dominated market? Apart from courage, CMO Jon Bowden takes us through the marketing strategy and product philosophy they have deployed when…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #168 with Megan Easey, Director of Operations at Wizard Games. 🚀 In this insightful episode, you’ll uncover Megan's inspirational books, her effective performance management strategies, the harmony between personal authenticity and professional roles in the iGaming industry, and delve into the ups and downs of remote work and AI."…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #167: With Sami Kurvinen co-Founder at Casinowizard🚨 Dive into an insightful exploration in our latest episode! Join host Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at NEXT.io, as he engages in a thought discussion with Sami Kurvinen, co-founder of Casinowizard. They'll dissect the current state of affiliate relationships with tier-1 operators i…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #166 with Magnus Olsson, CCO at Play’n GO.🚨 Embark on a captivating journey through our newest episode! Join your host, Pierre Lindh, as he delves into a compelling conversation with Magnus Olsson, where they unravel the intricacies, explore challenges, and forecast the future of Playn’ GO amidst the ever-evolving iGaming landscap…
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #165 with Igor Samardziski, CEO of TrueLAB Games Studios, Investor & Tech Enthusiast. 🚀 Explore diverse dimensions with our latest episode! We'll navigate through diverse realms, from understanding the intricacies of life on the Spectrum to uncovering the potential of psychedelics as a potential solution for Gambling addictions. S…
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Ep. 95 features Jonathan Strause from Invincible GG, which is AI powered virtual sports. Hear him discuss: How InvincibleGG is combining AI, NFT’s, and horse racing to create a new category of “competitive gaming” The multi-year journey building the Invincible GG technology, and how he feels about the impending beta product launch The process to ge…
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2023 predictions revisted as Jette exits Entain! - Entain CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen steps down amid investor pressure. - Activist fund Corvex circles Entain with company at “critical juncture”....and much more!Hang out with Jake Evans, Nico Jansen and Conor Mulheir with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursd…
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Ep. 94 features David Isaacson from Spectrum Gaming Capital Tech Exchange, which is helping connect gaming industry companies and investors. Hear him discuss: His background as an investment banker in the real-money gaming industry for the last 10+ years How the SGX platform is giving industry founders a new channel to reach investors with zero cos…
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🎙️ Welcome to episode #07 of Vested Interest, the podcast where iGaming and sports betting enthusiasts find their edge, hosted by Pierre Lindh. In this episode, listeners are treated to an insightful exploration of the dynamic online gambling and betting start-up ecosystem, the current state of ICasino in New York City, and the future prospects of …
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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #163 with Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS 🌐🚨 Tune into this captivating episode of the NEXT.io Podcast for an insightful discussion on "2024 iGaming Marketing Trends"! Join our esteemed host Pierre Lindh as he welcomes Valentina Bagniya. 🎧In this episode, Valentina Bagniya unpacks her marketing strategies and offers an in-dept…
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This week, BetMGM set out its plans to reach $500m in annual EBITDA by 2026 following an “investment year” in 2024, while NeoGames faces a legal battle over the previous M&A activity of Aspire Global. Join NEXT.io editor Conor Mulheir and senior reporter Zak Thomas-Akoo as they take a deep dive into the week’s biggest stories. Link to the articles:…
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Ep. 93 features Shubs Kausal & Jaiden Sarai from SharpStakes, which turns your passion for sports into profits. Hear them discuss: Their passion for business and entrepreneurship, which led them to co-founding SharpStakes as full-time university students How they’re taking a different approach to building betting tools specifically targeted towards…
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We're back with Ep. 3 of The Gamble & The Glory, where we meet founders that have built their companies to become stalwarts of the sports betting, fantasy, and iGaming industry. In this one, we speak with Omer Sattar, co-founder & CEO of Sightline Payments. Hear him discuss: The importance of putting in the work, and why “10,000 hours is not enough…
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- Kindred Group to quit US market and slash headcount by 300. - Q3 2023: Kindred Group dented by 13% dip in sports betting revenue...and much more!Hang out with Jake Evans & Nico Jansen with an expert panel of special guests on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest…
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