Episodes

  • Episode 50 – All things ‘Testing’ with Martin Britton from GLI

    Episode 50 – All things ‘Testing’ with Martin Britton from GLI
    Sep 12 2022
    In our ‘Golden’ 50th episode, Martin Britton, who is the MD for GLI EMEA, joined us to talk through what the future holds for the industry in new and developing markets around licensing and testing requirements. In other news, the guys discuss the continued UK National Lottery licensing fallout between Allwyn and Camelot, along with SPACs, changing faces and controversy at Lottery.com and more regulatory oversight for Entain to deal with down under. Don’t forget to like rate review and subscribe and check out our back catalogue at https://bigbettingbalagan.com/ and our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thebigbettingbalagan.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 49 - 49 – Were back / Catch up with Jesper Karrbrink of Green Jade Games

    Episode 49 - 49 – Were back / Catch up with Jesper Karrbrink of Green Jade Games
    Aug 11 2022
    Jesper Karrbrink, co-founder of Green Jade Games and the former CEO of both Mr Green and Svenska Spel joined us today. He provided great insight into his background, thoughts on the future of slots, social games, and the likely impact of new regulations, as well as updates on the Crypto Casino space and more. In other news, numbers and M&A activity from the likes of Evolution, Playtech, Entain, Flutter and more are covered, along with discussion around the impact on the industry of the cost-of-living crisis and what the LATAM market may hold in store. Don’t forget to like rate review and subscribe and check out our back catalogue at https://bigbettingbalagan.com/ as well as our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thebigbettingbalagan.
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    42 mins
  • Episode 48 - Talk from the Top with Leigh Nissim

    Episode 48 - Talk from the Top with Leigh Nissim
    May 8 2022
    Leigh Nissim the CEO & Founder of Future Anthem and former IGT and Light & Wonder exec joined us today providing some great insights into his background, career and the innovative things he is up to. In other news, we review the latest M&A activity and recent trading numbers from the likes of Flutter, Caesars, Playtech & MGM / Leo Vegas. Licensing developments in California and Brazil are also covered and we trail some exciting news about forthcoming changes to the Balagan family! Don’t forget to like rate review and subscribe and check out our back catalogue at https://bigbettingbalagan.com/.
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    54 mins
  • Epsisode 47 – ICE 2022 Preview with Alex Pratt

    Epsisode 47 – ICE 2022 Preview with Alex Pratt
    Mar 31 2022
    Alex Pratt, MD at Clarion Gaming joined us today to update us on the latest plans for the forthcoming and much-anticipated trade show. In other news… results at Playtech, legal challenges regarding the UK National Lottery bid, and potential industry impact due to the energy crisis all get the Balagan treatment. Don’t forget to like rate review and subscribe and please reach out if you would like to meet us at ICE.
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    36 mins
  • Episode 46 – Talk from the Top with Jordan Levin

    Episode 46 – Talk from the Top with Jordan Levin
    Mar 24 2022
    CEO of Openbet and former SG / ‘Light & Wonder’ exec Jordan Levin joined us on the pod today for a look back at his career, what makes him tick as well as his plans for Openbet and his thoughts on the industry in general. In a packed news section, we wrap up the winners and losers from Cheltenham. We also discuss the fallout of Camelot’s failed bid to retain the UK National Lottery License as well as their £3m+ fine for various RG and technical failings. Ontario’s pending launch, and a review of ‘Jackpot’ which is a new book by journalist Rob Davies on the state of the industry in the UK all get the Balagan treatment.
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    48 mins
  • Episode 45 – Eyes down for a Bingo Special

    Episode 45 – Eyes down for a Bingo Special
    Feb 22 2022
    An expert panel of Bingo specialists including Angus Nisbet (Playtech), Andrew Steddy (PlayOJO) and affiliate expert Sue Dawson joined us today examining and educating on this core but often overlooked vertical in the industry. We discuss the value, trends, M&A, technology and global opportunities it is driving in what was a fascinating session. In other news, the Super Bowl, UKGC, Camelot, bet365 and activity in Argentina and across LATAM also get the Balagan treatment.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 44 – iGaming in the US with John Pappas from Corridor Consulting

    Episode 44 – iGaming in the US with John Pappas from Corridor Consulting
    Feb 3 2022
    The Big Betting Balagan turns 2 today (!) and to celebrate we have a bumper edition focussing on iGaming in the US with DC based John Pappas who is a Public Affairs & Government Relations expert. He talks us through activity in New York as well as what to expect in the US in 2022 and beyond, including iCasino and why the rollout has been slow. He also updates on some interesting developments in California. In other news WynnBets pending sale, more activity over at Playtech as well as with UK National Lottery bidders Camelot and Allwyn all get the Balagan treatment. We also discuss the merits of fixed-odds horse race betting in the US, and Lee teases us with a preview to a new book that is being published and which claims will “uncover the sinister inner workings of one of the country's most nefarious industries”… John Pappas can be reached via Twitter or LinkedIn: Tw: https://twitter.com/yanni_dc LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-pappas-8741baa8/
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    55 mins
  • Episode 43 – Farewell 2021, Hello 2022!

    Episode 43 – Farewell 2021, Hello 2022!
    Dec 21 2021
    In the final episode of the year, we reflect on the major news stories that grabbed the headlines in 2021. This included the many Billions spent on M&A, the rise of the SPAC, NFT and huge numbers being generated in the US, plus our old nemesis COVID. We also look forward to 2022, picking up on iGaming in the US, unsustainable marketing, launches in LATAM, in-house technology and regulatory clarity in the UK and beyond. In more up to date news, activity at Playtech, 888, PlayUp, Clarion and the Gambling Commission all get the Balagan treatment. Happy Holidays to all our viewers and listeners and we thank you for your ongoing support! Dan, Lee & Vigne.
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    27 mins