In this episode of the Safe Bet Show, supported by the Player Protection Hub, Martin Lycka is joined by Lou Rogacki, Deputy Director and Assistant Attorney General at the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) who talks about his background, experience working in the legal field and his role in the regulation of the gambling industry in …

The latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show is out and features Aaron GlynWilliams, Chief of Staff at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Martin and Aaron discussed the similarities between his previous roles lobbying for transport in Toronto and his current work with OLG, how changing consumer behaviour is shaping OLG’s offeri…

In the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show, supported by the Player Protection Hub, Martin Lycka returns once again to the hot seat and is joined by Valerie Spicer, Founding Partner at Trilogy Group. The Player Protection Hub is a membership-only news discussion and research hub dedicated to the global player protection and responsible gambling spa…

Former professional hockey player turned broadcaster Luke Gazdic was the latest guest on the Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show, supported by the Player Protection Hub, filmed live at the recent Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto. Gazdic recapped his time in the NHL and the minor leagues, before discussing his current role as a hockey analyst and how sports…

Martin Lycka welcomes Mark Hicks, Managing Director of the NCAA, to discuss the NCAA’s relationship with sports betting, college prop bets and protecting the welfare of student-athletes. The pair also talk about the NCAA’s partnership with Epic Global Solutions which aims to teach students about responsible gambling and the impact of Caitlin Clark …

Martin Lycka welcomes Adam Warrington, Vice President of Responsible Gaming at Underdog Sports to discuss his time working in the alcohol industry at Anheuser-Busch and the differences between problem drinking and problem gaming. The pair also discussed Adam’s time at Fanduel spearheading their responsible gambling ambassador program and Underdog’s…

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 experi…

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 SBC r…

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 improved t…

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 quizzes Auer on which resp…

There are many dynamic duos. Bert and Ernie. Batman and Robin. Sonny and Cher. For US online gambling, you could arguably put Entain SVP American Regulatory Affairs & Responsible Gambling Martin Lycka and Princeton Public Affairs Group’s Bill Pascrell III on the list. The two joined forces at SBC Summit Barcelona for a live version of The Safe Bet …

Up in the hot seat of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show this month is Richard Taylor, Senior Manager Responsible Gambling at BetMGM, discussed his career in the US military, construction and how his path led to BetMGM.Par SBC Media

Up in the hot seat of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show this month is Dallas Baker, Head of International Operations at BetMakers, who laid out the case for rolling out fixed-odds racing betting in the US.Par SBC Media

Martin talks to Glenn Healy about his 50 year career in the NHL, the ups and downs, and what it was like to win the Stanley Cup.Par SBC Media

Martin interviews NFL star Amani Toomer and have a discussion on responsible gambling around the NFL and Sports Betting.Par SBC Media

Martin Lycka is joined by Executive Director of UNLV, Brett Abarbanel, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Brett discusses gambling in the esports space compared to gambling on non-digital sports, and much more in todays episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show.Par SBC Media

I avsnitt fyra av Misslyckas tills du lyckas gästas jag av Kajsa Silow, en mångfacetterad äventyrare, guide, entreprenör och både produktdesigner och grafisk/UX designer. Hon har lärt sig att livet bjuder på oväntade twistar och att inget kan tas för givet. Vi följer Kajsa genom hennes svåra sjukdomstid i ungdomen, där sängen blev hennes tillfällig…

Martin Lycka is joined by founder and CEO of Yield Sec, Ismail Vali, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Ismail discusses the illegal side of the gambling industry and all the good that Yield Sec can provide to help making the gambling space a safer, more enjoyable space for all.Par SBC Media

Johan Ronnestam är en svensk entreprenör och föreläsare med expertis inom marknadsföring och branding. Han har tidigare varit snowboardproffs och har erfarenhet från att ha jobbat med några av världens största varumärken samt grundare av flera spännande startups. I det här avsnittet pratar vi om vad framgång betyder, hur vi kan tänka kring digitali…

I det här andra avsnittet av Misslyckas tills du lyckas hade jag ett härligt samtal med Johanna Ojala och Johan Arveli som är en del av bandet Mothugget. Ett nystartat punkband med bandmedlemmar över 40 år här i Jämtland som spelar korta, punkiga låtar med finurliga texter. Johanna ser vi i vanliga fall som programledare och kommentator på TV och s…

Martin Lycka is joined by host of 'ALL IN: The Addicted Gambler's Podcast', Brian Hatch, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Brian discusses his dark past in gambling addiction, how he overcame the grasp of it and what the industry needs to do to help others who suffer from it.Par SBC Media

Lyssna på ett samtal med Lars Gidfeldt som erfaren entreprenör och driftig affärsutvecklare berättar om sina erfarenheter av att driva utveckling. Vi får självklart höra om startupen EasyArr som förverkligar publikdrömmar, lite som ett AirBnB för kultur. Och vi pratar om ledarskap och vad som gör team bättre. Om denna podcast: Misslyckas tills du l…

Martin Lycka is joined by Director of the Louisiana Attorney General's Office Gaming Division, Christopher Hebert, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Chris discusses the current state of responsible gambling in the US, igaming regulations and black market gambling.Par SBC Media

Martin Lycka is joined by serial entrepreneur, sports betting pioneer and co-founder of Wager Score, Bo Grey, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Bo discusses Charles Oakley's 'Oak Out Hunger' tour, the evolution of safer gambling and how betting has changed for the currrent generation.Par SBC Media

In episode 19 of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show, it's a great pleasure and privilege to welcome Indiana State Senator Jon Ford on to the show. He represents District 38 of the great Hoosier State, having been first elected to the Indiana Senate back in 2014. Before running for office Ford was the president of All State Manufacturing. His main goal wa…

Birgitte Sand, CEO of Birgitte Sand & Associates, Board Member at Mindway.AI, Global Advisory Board Member at the All-In Diversity Project, former long-time Director General at the Danish Gambling Authority, and all-round industry titan joined Martin for a special live edition of the Safe Bet Show. Filmed at the Player Protection Symposium, at Sept…

The latest episode Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features Cait DeBaun, vice president, strategic communications and responsibility. Martin and Cait chat about the AGA, stamping out the black market, online casino regulating slower than sports betting, Responsible Gambling Education Month, and Washington DC Fandom.…

Keith Whyte, Executive Director for the National Council on Problem Gambling joined Martin Lycka in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show to discuss the evolution of the gambling sector on a global scale, being an advocate for problem gamblers from a neutral stance, the limits on voluntary self-regulation and the modernisation of helplines.…

David Rebuck, Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, joined Martin Lycka for a special live edition of the Safe Bet Show at the Player Protection Symposium in New York City on July 12, 2022. The live show was an opportunity for the audience to learn about the player protection issues Rebuck has encountered during a period of str…

Episode 14 of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features a hugely notable figure in the responsible gaming world, Paul Buck, CEO & Founder of EPIC Risk Management. Paul chats about his gambling addiction which led to time in prison, his fandom of the Dallas Cowboys & of course, his beloved Preston North End, and how he views responsible gambling in both…

Episode 13 of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features Virginia McDowell, Non-Executive Director at Entain, Board Member at Global Gaming Women and Casino Journal Magazine's Gaming Executive of the Year for 2009. Virginia and Martin had an enlightening conversation, discussing women in gaming, and more specifically, women in leadership positions in th…

Martin and Tammi discussed her previous career in the Health and Human Services sector, her opinions on the US healthcare system and what she learned from that part of her life, that she was able to take with her into the gambling industry, and her previous roles at William Hill, Caesars and IGT, as well as her current role at RSI. Tammi spoke abou…

The latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show is here, and Martin’s guest this time is Shelley White, the CEO of the Responsible Gaming Council, and one of the most influential and important names in the RG field. Martin and Shelley have a fascinating discussion on numerous topics close to Shelley’s heart, including her career history and some…

The latest episode of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show is a special LIVE edition, filmed at the recent SBC Summit North America conference at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. Jayson is a former NBA All-Star, 2nd Team All Big East at the University of St Johns, and former NBA first-round draft pick. Williams is a former alcoholic, and has now founded the …

The latest episode of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features Dr Bo Bernhard PHD, Vice President of Economic Development at the UNLV and Executive Director, ​International Gaming Institute. Bo and Martin had a fascinating chat about all aspects of sports, betting, Las Vegas and Bo's life and career history. The two discussed everything from what Neva…

William J. Pascrell, III Esq. (Princeton Public Affairs Group) the leading gambling lobbyist, and New York Giant's biggest fan alive, was the guest on a live edition the 10th episode of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show. In this episode they talk through the political campaigns that inspired Bill to be more involved in government affairs, including his …

Episide 8 of the Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show was recorded live and in-person at the recent SBC Summit Latinoamérica in Miami, Florida. Martin's guest for the show is Liv Biesemans, Group Deputy General Counsel at Kindred Group. Liv and Martin had a fascinating chat about life and the industry, including sharing stories of their experiences as Europe…

The latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show features Daniel Umfleet, founder and CEO of Kindbridge, online therapy, coaching and mental health resource. Daniel also served COO of GamBan, and has a litany of experience in a variety of fields. Martin and Daniel discuss Daniel’s background, education and work history, as well as his experiences…

The latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet show sees Martin sit down for a conversation with Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters, the world's largest support community for video game addiction. Cam has been published in Psychiatry Research, and has an impressive list of credits including two TEDx talks, NPR, BBC, Forbes, ABC 20/20, CNN, VICE…

The latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show is here, and Martin’s guest this time is Shelley White, the CEO of the Responsible Gaming Council, and one of the most influential and important names in the RG field. Martin and Shelley have a fascinating discussion on numerous topics close to Shelley’s heart, including her career history and some…

Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show with Grainne Hurst - “One problem gambler in the industry is far too many” Episode 4 of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show features one of Martin’s esteemed Entain colleagues, none other than Grainne Hurst! Grainne is Entain’s Director of Corporate Affairs, and works closely with Martin on Entain’s responsible gaming and play…

Episode 3 of Martin Lycka’s Safebet Show, the most star-studded podcast in the responsible gaming world, just dropped! Martin’s guest is Judge Cheryl Moss of the State of Nevada District Court and the Gambling Treatment Diversion Court. Judge Moss gives an absolutely fascinating interview with Martin about her career, how she got into law, the acce…

Episode 2 of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show sees Martin in conversation with Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Vice President of US Policy and Strategic Development at EPIC Risk Management. Brianne is a real pioneer of responsible gaming in the US, and takes Martin through her time on the Massachusetts council for Gaming and Health, and her role in creating th…

In the inaugural episode of the Safe Bet Show, Martin Lycka sits down with Alan Feldman (Distinguished Fellow, Responsible Gaming at UNLV International Center for Gaming Regulation) to discuss all things safer gambling. Drawing upon his upbringing and relocation to Las Vegas, Feldman reflected on his parents’ concerns surrounding the betting indust…

I andra avsnittet av Drömverkstan berättar bloggaren, entreprenören och författaren Anja Forsnor om hur hon hittade självförtroendet att våga följa sina drömmar och varför det är viktigt att sätta upp mål. Dessutom får vi lära oss om framtida minnen, varför vi alltid ska räkna med att misslyckas och hur det faktiskt kan leda till bättre självförtro…

I första avsnittet träffar vi sångaren, musikern och låtskrivaren Gabriel Alares. Han berättar om gången han sjöng för 225 miljoner Eurovison-tittare och hur det kändes när han träffade mannen som skrivit låten som fick Gabriel att börja sjunga. Dessutom får vi lära oss vad GRIT är, och hur det påverkar oss och våra drömmar. MISSA INTE!…