MaxBet Podcast

The MaxBet Fridge Hall of Fame Awards

The gaming industry has no shortage of lists, and frankly, we didn't want to be left out. So Fiona Power joins Hillary McAfee to hand out honors including Best Industry

What Happened to Innovation in iGaming? | Sue Schneider

Sue Schneider was building the iGaming industry in the mid-90s, before most people had an email address. She's watched it grow from an unregulated frontier into the highl

Building the Future of Skill-Based Gaming | Desiree Dickerson, THNDR

What happens when you build a startup in a category most of the industry is still trying to understand? Desiree Dickerson, CEO and Co-Founder of Thunder, joins MaxBet t

Why Aren't More States Legalizing iGaming? | Brandt Iden

Subtlety isn't exactly a MaxBet core value, so we start with the obvious question: Why are operators leaving the AGA? After surviving the opening question, Brandt Iden,

AI in Gaming: Where to Invest and Where to Wait

AI has become the answer to just about everything. Need to cut costs? AI. Need to grow revenue? AI. Need to impress your board? AI. The problem is, very few people

"Find a Way or Make a Way" | Simon Thomas on Building the Hippodrome

Simon Thomas owns the Hippodrome Casino, one of the most iconic gaming and entertainment venues in the world. Located in the heart of London, the Hippodrome attracts a th

The Hottest Trends in Slots Right Now

If you care about slot floor strategy, which features are actually working, or just want to hear your favorite games and suppliers come up in the conversation, this episo

WTF?! Is Actually Happening With AI in Gaming??

Everyone's talking about AI in gaming. Most of it sounds impressive. Not all of it is real. This is Part 3 of our WTF with IGI series where we bring the data people in

Top 5 Gaming Stories this Week, According to Everyone Important (Me)

Here's what actually happened in gaming this week, minus the polished version. Top 5 Stories for the beginning of May 2026: 1. FanDuel replaces Amy Howe as CEO - What

Sex, Drugs, and the iGaming Industry… According to Alex Tomic

This week, Alex Tomic joins MaxBet for a conversation that goes well beyond the usual industry talking points. We get into the growing research around psilocybin as a p

WTF?! Why is Freeplay Not Working?

Freeplay. PAR. Rebates. Lotteries. Tony Lucas has spent years studying all of it, and the verdict is ugly. At best, casinos are misusing these tools. At worst, they are h

From DEI Pioneer to Startup Champion: Kelly Kehn Is Changing Who Gets to Build Gaming

From DEI pioneer to startup champion, Kelly Kehn joins the MaxBet Podcast to talk about what it takes to build in gaming right now. Kelly has spent more than two decades

How to Scale a Company Without Breaking Your Culture

On this episode of MaxBet Podcast, Martina Åkerlund breaks down what actually drives company culture and why so many leaders get it wrong. As CEO of Elevated Edge, Martin

WTF?! Why Does Draft Kings Care About UNLV??

What is DraftKings actually paying attention to right now… and what does that mean for the rest of the industry? In Episode 1 of WTF?! with IGI, MaxBet sits down with a

WTF Is This Series? Introducing WTF? with IGI (ft. Dr. Brett Abarbanel)

MaxBet is teaming up with UNLV International Gaming Institute to create a mini-series lovingly and relatably called WTF?! with IGI. Because there are people out there

Why Gambling Should Be Entertainment First | Magnus Olsson

Magnus Olsson, CCO of Play'n GO, joins MaxBet to discuss the evolving economics of iGaming. From hosting partners in the Formula 1 paddock to building games that player

The Long Game of Personal Brand in B2B

Hillary sits down with Catie Di Stefano, one of the most genuinely connected people in the gaming industry. With 15 years in gaming (which officially makes her a self pro

Not Your Mother's AGS: Inside the Rebrand of a Gaming Supplier

AGS recently launched a new brand identity at G2E, and this episode unpacks what that evolution represents for the company. Julia Boguslawski and Nikki Davis from AGS s

From the FBI to NASCAR: A Different View on Sports Betting

Joe Solosky, Managing Director of Sports Betting at NASCAR, joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on what sports betting looks like from a motorsports and lea

How Aristocrat's CPO Thinks About Product and Life Outside Gaming

Aristocrat CPO Matt Primmer joins MaxBet and gets right into it, including whether he prefers Lightning Link or Buffalo and how he looks at product even when he's off the