Welcome to iGaming Real Talk – real conversations with iGaming leaders, hosted by Surya Palli.In this special episode, Surya interviews Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, live from Barcelona (likely ICE or SiGMA), to unpack the brand-new Nevis Online Gaming Licence under the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025 and regulated by the Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA).Nevis is positioning itself as a gold-standard jurisdiction for online gaming operators, building on more than 40 years of trusted financial services reputation (white-listed, strong AML/KYC compliance). Key highlights:

• Fast licensing: 6–10 week response time for legitimate applicants via a streamlined portal and multi-checkpoint due diligence process
• Zero taxes on gaming operations – focus on job creation, economic growth, and attracting the right partners
• High barrier to entry to exclude bad actors + annual renewals with ongoing monitoring
• Robust player protection, responsible gaming encouragement, and international standards
• Flexible setup: No local director required, global banking options accepted, only a registered agent needed
• Learned from other jurisdictions’ pitfalls to avoid mistakes and prioritise compliance from day one

Premier Brantley explains why Nevis is ideal for serious operators in online casinos, sports betting, poker, and more – emphasising trust, efficiency, and building a world-class, responsible iGaming industry.If you’re an operator exploring new licences, crypto-friendly options, or tax-efficient jurisdictions, this is essential viewing.

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Can AI-Slots replace human-made slot games? or players can feel when consistency and craft is missing?In this episode of iGaming Real Talk, I sit down with Aziz Akylbekov, Chief Product Officer at 18Peaches to talk about where slot games are heading and what most studios are getting wrong.We cover:- Why “100% RTP” claims are pure marketing- Whether players actually understand RTP and volatility- Why most slots today feel like reskins- How 18Peaches approaches game narratives and consistency- The real limits of AI-generated slot games- Why players can feel when a game is “off” even if they can’t explain why- Taking creative risks with themes, mechanics, and storytellingAziz shares an interesting perspective on why not every game needs to solve a pain point and why making games “tastier” might matter more than chasing trends.If you work in iGaming, game development, or product, this one will make you rethink how games should be built.

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Do online casinos fail because of traffic issues? or they fail because they launch as a template, chase fast revenue, and ignore retention?

In this episode, we have Henk Wolff joining me for a quick discussion on the topic.

He is specialised in turning around regulated and pre regulated online casinos.

He goes deep into the patterns he sees repeatedly, what must be true before a launch, why “go live in 14 days” is usually a trap, and how over regulation can push players into the charcoal market.

We also get into crypto casinos, privacy, licensing, and what regulators could do differently if they actually want channelisation to regulated operators.

If you’re launching an online casino soon, this episode is for you.

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