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SBC Leaders - The people behind betting and gaming's biggest brands

SBC Leaders - The people behind betting and gaming's biggest brands

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 SBC Leaders Podcast is a series of interviews with CEOs and decision makers at some of the betting and gaming industry's biggest, best and most innovative companies. SBC's Kelly Kehn is the host who asks the questions.SBC - Sports Betting Community Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Navigating the iGaming Revolution with Pontus Lindwall

    Navigating the iGaming Revolution with Pontus Lindwall
    Dec 15 2025

    In the latest episode of the SBC Leaders Podcast host Sue Schneider sits down with Pontus Lindwall, CEO of Betsson Malta, to explore his fascinating journey from a technology enthusiast in Stockholm to a pivotal figure in the iGaming industry. Pontus shares insights into the early days of internet gaming, the challenges of navigating unregulated markets, and the evolution of his company, Net Entertainment.Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of gaming, innovation, and regulation, and discover how Pontus's vision helped shape the industry we know today.

    Host: Sue Schneider
    Guest: Pontus Lindwall
    Producer: James Ross
    Editor: Nikola Sadowska
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    33 mins
  • Gerard Daffy on Australia's Betting Evolution & Future Trends

    Gerard Daffy on Australia's Betting Evolution & Future Trends
    Jul 1 2025

    In this SBC Leaders Podcast episode, Sue Schneider chats with Gerard Daffy, a veteran of Australia's sports betting and racing scene. Gerard shares his journey from training greyhounds at age 12 to pioneering innovations at Centrebet, Australia's first licensed sports bookmaker in the Northern Territory.

    He discusses Centrebet’s shift to online betting in 1996, its global expansion, and trailblazing features like multilingual sites, 24/7 live betting, and inclusion of female traders. The conversation also covers key industry changes, from relaxed advertising laws to in-game betting growth and restrictions on bonuses. Now with TAB, Gerard offers expert commentary on betting trends and industry shifts.
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    33 mins
  • SBC Leaders: The impact and legacy of the WPT with Steven Lipscomb and Adam Pliska

    SBC Leaders: The impact and legacy of the WPT with Steven Lipscomb and Adam Pliska
    Feb 20 2025

    In this episode of the SBC Leaders Podcast, Sue Schneider, Co-Founder of Defy The Odds Startup Launchpad, was joined by the Founder of the World Poker Tour, Steven Lipscomb and its President and CEO, Adam Pliska, to discuss their backgrounds, the inception of the WPT and the innovative approaches that transformed poker into a mainstream sport.


    The conversation also highlights the challenges faced in the early days of the WPT, the importance of long-term vision in entrepreneurship and the significant milestones achieved by the WPT throughout its history.


    Concluding the episode, the trio reflect on their personal highlight and the enduring legacy of the WPT in the poker community.
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    33 mins
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