In this episode of the Safe Bet Show, Martin Lycka interviews José Francisco Manssur, a key figure in the regulation of the gambling industry in Brazil. The duo discusses the realities of Brazil beyond common myths, Manssur’s journey in sports law and the challenges he faced in regulating the betting industry. Also on the agenda…
The Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show is back and this time in the hot seat it’s Lou Rogacki, Deputy Director and Assistant Attorney General at the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. In the podcast, Rogacki discusses his experience launching online gaming and sports betting in New Jersey, working alongside former director David Rebuck and…
Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show is back with Aaron GlynWilliams, Chief of Staff at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), in the hot seat. GlynWilliams analyses OLG’s purpose and evolution in the face of ever-changing customer behaviour, the prospect of a regulated market in Alberta, and how the strong “multicultural fabric” of Ontario is…
Safe Bet Show host Martin Lycka interviews Trilogy Group Founder Valerie Spicer for this month’s episode, which focuses on tribal gaming. The former Executive Director of The Arizona Indian Gaming Association is, she says, a “true believer” in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and its power to promote self-sufficiency and spur economic diversity in tribal…
This month’s edition of the Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show featured Adam Warrington, Vice President of Responsible Gaming at Underdog Sports.
During the episode, Warrington discussed his time at Michigan State, the lessons he learned leading responsible drinking campaigns at Anheuser-Busch, and finished by talking about his work at FanDuel and Underdog Sports.
Responsible drinking vs responsible gambling
After discussing what Warrington learned while studying at Michigan State, Lycka turned the conversation towards Warrington’s time at Anheuser-Busch which produces Budweiser.
Warrington explained how he led the Drink Wiser campaign that encouraged drinkers to plan a safe ride home and not drink drive, as well as the company’s emergency drinking water program which saw the brewery can fresh drinking water for use in emergencies.
Lycka then asked what he thought the differences were between problem drinking and problem gambling.
“The understanding isn’t there. We need to evolve the dia..
Martin Lycka welcomes Arthur Paikowsky, President of the International Centre for Responsible Gambling to discuss Arthur’s experience with the ICRG, formerly the NCRG, including growing the organisation, and their work and research in the United States and now beyond over the last 25 years. Martin and Arthur also discuss Arthur’s fundraising experience and the challenges…
In the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show, Emilia Kinderman, Group Compliance Director at Fitzdares, takes the hot seat to join Martin Lycka, to discuss Kinderman’s journey throughout the industry, as well as her work on The Ritz’s casino operation, focusing on the Anti-Money Laundering process when it was placed under “special measures”. The…
The Buckeye State’s Amanda Blackford of the Ohio Casino Control Commission talks about how the state has adapted since the launch of sports betting one year ago, including expanding education at all levels. Blackford also delves into how the OCCC has developed a process that integrates stakeholder feedback at every level and how that has…
Martin Lycka returns once again and joining him in the Safe Bet Show hotseat is Paul Burns, President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association. In the latest episode, the duo talk about Paul’s career before entering the gambling sector, comparing the two different environments, key objectives of the CGA and the Associations partnership with…
The latest person to enter the Safe Bet Show hotseat is Michael Auer, the Founder and Managing Director of Neccton. Joining Martin Lycka, the duo discuss the importance of statistics, the UK White Paper consultations and its key priniciples, while also reflecting on the future of the UK market. Later on in the show, Lycka…