Phil Pearson: Stories Shaping the iGaming Industry in 2023
🎙 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 in-person versus online networking in the industry and share insights on the future of legacy operators. Concluding with a special segment on the MSPCA Charity Drive made by Phil Pearson, this video is a treasure trove of information for enthusiasts and professionals keen on the latest trends and shifts in iGaming. ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:57 - Betsson and Swedish iGaming: The Court Battle Unfolds 6:00 - Navigating Legalities in Gambling Cases 11:53 - Legacy Operators: The Changing Impact 14:28 - The Phil Pearson Awards 17:07 - Game-Changing Innovations in iGaming 34:25 - Networking Value at ICE 40:12 - In-Person vs. Online Meetings 42:44 - Spotlight Story: Denise Coates from BET365 45:06 - Unveiling the Best Christmas Hampers 51:54 - 2023's Missed Marks 59:22 - Evolution's Growth Predictions 1:04:37 - A Fresh Start for Evolution: Necessity or Choice? 1:07:58 - "Evolution’s Slot Games: Triumph or Trial?" 1:09:53 - Play'n GO and Haas Formula 1 Partnership 1:13:48 - Taylor Swift and the iGaming Boys Band 1:20:26 - Kick vs Twitch Predictions 1:23:46 - Online Poker Players Controversies 1:34:32 - Psychedelics in Gambling Addiction Treatment 1:38:20 - Deutsche Regulatory Landscape 1:46:55 - General Predictions for 2024 2:07:27 - The Charity Drive for MSPCA 💼 ABOUT Phil Pearson Phil is the CEO and co-founder of White Label Casinos, the world's only independent casino White Label Company. WLC offers clients the freedom of choice in casino back office, games, and payments, and can handle as much or as little of the day-to-day casino management as the client requires. Not one to shy away from controversy, Phil is outspoken on LinkedIn and other platforms, pushing for a fairer and more transparent iGaming community. Outside of work, Phil enjoys NFL, visiting as many random and remote holiday destinations as possible, and now has 39 rubber ducks in a pool for some tranquillity. 🔔Subscribe for more insightful episodes! 🔗 Connect with Us: Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nextdotio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/14068596/admin/feed/posts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextdotio/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nextdotio Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/next-io-podcast/id1515442333?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/409DefE06IKPhZzhDIDpH3?si=2dac04ba77a34bb0