Is responsible gambling actually holding the industry back… or is it the key to its future? In this episode of The Safe Bet Show, Martyn Lyker sits down with Fisayo Oke (Founder & CEO of Gamble Alert) to break down one of the biggest debates in the global gambling industry: player protection vs profit. From…
In this episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show, Martin is joined by Dr Mary Donohue, CEO of the Digital Wellness Center, for a powerful conversation on how neuroscience, technology, and behavioural science can reshape the future of responsible gambling. Dr Donohue shares the personal story behind founding the Digital Wellness Center after surviving a…
Marlene Warner, CEO of the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health, joins the show to discuss her career path, responsible gaming (RG) advocacy, and crucial industry issues. Warner holds a BA in sociology and an MA in women’s studies/communications, grounding her approach in studying people, using data, and advocating for underserved populations. In a timely…
Welcome to an improvised episode of the Safe Bet Show, where host Martin Lycka welcomes SBC Leaders Magazine Editor, Steve Hoare. The discussion centres on the SBC Player Protection Hub, which Steve is also Editor of. The Hub is positioned as a, “one-stop shop” for responsible gaming resources, offering news feeds from across the SBC…
In this episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show, Martin sits down with Leonardo Baptista, CEO of Pay4Fun, to explore the evolution of Brazil’s gaming and payments industry. Leonardo shares his journey from his early days at Bat Motion in 2004 to founding Pay4Fun in 2017. The discussion covers Pay4Fun’s unique positioning in the market,…
In this episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Shatley, Executive Director of Roga (Responsible Online Gaming Association), for a conversation on the future of responsible gaming. With a unique academic background—especially her communications degree rooted in research and statistics—Dr. Shatley brings a data-driven mindset to her work. She…
In the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show, Martin Lycka is joined by Grainne Hurst, CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), who returns to the show after four years to share invaluable insights into the ever-evolving world of gambling and gaming. Hurst discusses how the UK gambling industry has become “bigger, better,…
In the latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show, Martin chats with Monica Shafaq, CEO of Gordon Moody, delving into her extensive charity sector background spanning housing and mental health. Monica shares her journey, including her 14-year tenure as CEO of Kaleidoscope Plus Group, a mental health support organisation. A crucial part of the…
Growing up post-Czechoslovakia, hockey & the future of Responsible Gambling
In this episode of the Safe Bet Show, Martin Lycka is joined by Sarah Ramanauskas, Co-Founder and CEO of the The Game Safety Institute and a partner at Gambling Integrity, to discuss her life and career, from Dickens and M experiences at Betfair and William Hill and the evolution of online gambling.