SiGMA Spotify: Recent Episodes
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SiGMA Spotify brings you all of our most engaging interviews in an easy-to-listen to format. Whether you are driving, working, walking or relaxing, the SiGMA podcast will bring you the most engaging interviews with the best of the best in the industry. Our podcast stream covers interviews from Executive Interviews, iGaming, Block Chain, Crypto, Deep Tech and Med Tech from all around the world.
David Mann pulls the curtain on what goes on behind-the-scenes when creating the hottest new games for casino players:
▶How the iGaming scene has matured in past years & the role of CSR
▶Different players profiles across different markets
▶ Why Gamification is more than a buzzword
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Malta has just re-opened its doors to tourism, and the MTA has embarked on a full strategy to revitalise the industry. Johann Buttigieg tells Ramona Depares about:
▶Maintaining a balance between safety and the economy
▶ Special incentives targeting different sectors
▶ Malta's negotiations with other countries
▶ Creating a sustainable plan for regeneration
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These are exciting times in the world of digital payments, from fiat to crypto and beyond. Bryan Blake shares his view, thoughts and challenges:
▶Why has crypto takeup been slow by casinos?
▶ What does Hexopay bring to the table that others don’t?
▶Will traditional banking be able to sustain its position?
▶And is big tech the next big competitor?
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Ramona Depares from SiGMA TV sits with CEO at Soft2Bet, Boris Chaikin, for an exclusive interview. Ever since it burst onto the iGaming scene almost five years ago, Soft2Bet has been enjoying a meteoric rise that not even a global pandemic could halt. With more offices opening across Europe and a strong strategy of diversification, the organisation is a textbook story of success.
▶ How important is diversification in today's iGaming landscape?
▶ What are the challenges when expanding from B2C to B2B verticals?
▶ Can a white label product cannibalise in-house brands? ... & more!
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Quinton Scerri sits with the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Exacta solutions, Christopher Vella, to get to know more about his journey and the work that Exacta Solutions have been doing in the past months.
▶ Was your consultancy work always in iGaming?
▶ What is the approach you're taking with M&A consultancy and the current situation? And what does the service consist of?
▶ What new services does Exacta Solutions have in store?
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Malta is currently one of the largest online gambling jurisdictions and a popular location for gambling sites to seek licensing. Quinton Scerri from SiGMA TV sits with Co-Managing Partner at WH Partners,
James Scicluna, for an exclusive interview. James is a transactional lawyer advising clients in regulated industries including in the gaming and gambling, sports, fintech, financial services, leisure and hospitality industries.
What advice can you give prospective lawyers? Do you think that the government is on track with A.I. incentives? And do you think that the Maltese economy needs to invest further in educational programs? ...& more!
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"As regulators, we want an open channel of communication with the industry" In this final episode of our exclusive Executive Interview Series with the newly appointed CEO of the Malta Gaming Authority, Carl Brincat, sits with SiGMA Group's Founder Eman Pulis to discuss Land-based gaming.
▶ What's going on with Land-based casinos' regulatory framework in Malta?
▶ Does Malta have the potential to have an integrated resort?
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In this second episode of our exclusive Executive Interview Series with the newly appointed CEO of the Malta Gaming Authority, Carl Brincat, we look at the past, present and future of the gaming authority.
► How has the role of the gaming authority evolved since 2005?
► Are states embracing the idea of finally regulating online gambling given the COVID-19 pandemic?
► What does he think of the way that regulators approached crypto payments? & much more...
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International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. 🌹 Hamza Afifi from SiGMA TV sits with the Managing Director at MyAffiliates, Clemence Dujardin, to share her extraordinary journey with the world.
▶ What was her motivation to start working in the gaming industry? And what additional challenges did she face as a woman in the industry?
▶ How did she make it from a Customer Support Representative to the Managing Director at MyAffiliates?
▶ Who are My Affiliates? And what makes them unique?
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Carl Brincat, MGA’s CEO, sits with SiGMA Group’s Founder, Eman Pulis, for an exclusive interview since being named CEO on the 26th January. Brincat, an advocate by profession, joined the MGA legal team in 2014. He was part of the legislative overhaul for the gaming industry in Malta which saw a new regulatory framework being implemented. His previous role at the MGA was that of Chief Legal and Enforcement Officer with his main areas of expertise focusing on gaming regulation, general legal, regulatory affairs and dispute resolution. His responsibility did not stop there as Brincat also took care of legal affairs with other external stakeholders and the Maltese government.
▶ What was his motive for applying for the position of CEO?
▶ Does he want to drive change to the current regulatory frameworks or will he apply continuity?
▶ What does he bring to the table?
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Is Malta's position as a gaming hub of Europe being threatened?
On this episode of our exclusive 'Executive' series, Quentin from SiGMA TV sits down with Trevor De Giorgio, the Chief Legal Officer of Greentube Internet Entertainment Solutions. From his unique vantage point as a seasoned C-Level executive of a successful gaming operator in Malta, Trevor shares his perspective of the dramatic evolution of this industry on the island.
▶ How is Malta's position in the global gaming industry maturing and what new challenges is it facing? How should legislators respond to overcome these?
▶ How did an operator like Greentube grow from a small operation to merging with casino giants Novomatic, to become one of the leading innovators in the gaming industry? What does it take to succeed in the current market?
▶ Trevor was recently named by SiGMA as a potential candidate for the role of the new MGA CEO - as a former member of the MGA team, how does he see its role evolving as a growing number of European states are issuing their own national licensing?
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Is Malta about to become Europe's new Med-Tech hub?
In this exclusive 'Executive' interview, Quentin from SiGMA TV is joined by the Hon. Dr. Chris Fearne, Malta's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health, to discuss the current status of the Maltese healthcare and economy sectors - and which direction the government will be taking going forward.
▶ With much of Europe experiencing issues with distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, how is Malta faring in the EU's plan to achieve herd immunity?
▶ How is the government balancing the need to mitigate the spread of the virus with the importance of returning to normality?
▶ As a country with a strong regulatory framework for the advancement of digital health and blockchain technology, is Malta poised to become a medical and tech hub of Europe and attract more international investors?
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With the entire gaming industry following the obvious post-COVID trends, Aspire Global is flying in the face of convention and fearlessly taking less-travelled routes that are already inspiring change in the market. Why have they decided to go against the grain, and is the reward worth the risk? In today's exclusive 'Executive' interview, Trudy chats to the mastermind behind the bravery; joining us all the way from Madrid is Tsachi Maimon, CEO of Aspire. ▶ As the majority of operators run from the traditional Sportsbook, why has Aspire decided to embrace it? Are they expecting this struggling vertical to recover soon? ▶ Breaking into the North American online gaming market is considered a highly tedious and time-consuming endeavour - what potential does the company see in this pursuit? ▶ What revolutionary methods is Tsachi adopting to ensure that his employees remain happy and efficient throughout the uncertainty of the pandemic?
2020 turned out well for the Gaming industry, which saw a significant increase of 14% of gaming worldwide. Online Sports betting, on the other hand, was hit hard due to the COVID 19 pandemic hitting major sports events. We ask Mark Grech, what do the coming 6 months to 12 months look like for Game Lounge? Head of Gaming & Business Development at Game Lounge, Mark Grech, shares his thoughts on gaming, Sports Betting and COVID, Japanese Markets and much more.
As the world protects itself against a deadly physical virus and modern life becomes increasingly digital, another quieter pandemic is spreading - one that threatens to infect our personal data, our careers and our entire social infrastructure. Research shows that cyber-attacks have skyrocketed since the advent of COVID-19 and are becoming more invasive, more creative and harder to identify. Even tech giants like Google are not immune to security breaches and failing to properly protect against this new wave of attacks can result in the destruction of businesses, irreversible damage to reputation and huge GDPR negligence fines.
What are the ABC of trading in OTC desks? How does the OTC Market work? And what does the future look like for this thriving sector? We're seeing a paradigm shift as many institutions and high valued players are stepping in the market, and as traditional companies are now trading more in OTC markets than in stock exchanges – which is the power that the OTC brings in the industry. Dave Pulis, Founder and CEO of ZBX, joins Yanni Collins in an illuminating discussion about OTC (over-the-counter) Markets.
How did cannabis go from holistic material to bearing the stigma that is attached to it today? What’s the difference between THC, CBD and CBG? Is CBD already making its way into mainstream medicine? In this fascinating interview Damon Booth, Founder of Melabis, speaks to Trudy about the facts, misconceptions and future of CBD.
In this episode of The Executive Interview Jesper Svensson - CEO of Betsson Group shares how the company approached and thrived in the midst of the unprecedented changes of 2020. As the head of one of the largest iGaming companies in Europe, Jesper has unique insight over the entire market. Jesper takes time out of his busy schedule to share some of these observations in a rare media interview.
SiGMA TV joins Zimpler's Group Chief Commercial Officer, Rhi Burns. Having been moved from a very small affiliate company to being acquired by a larger structure and eventually moving to Zimpler, Rhi has come a long way. This in-depth interview discusses the challenges and opportunities she has faced throughout her career and also as Zimpler evolved and capitalised on an instant banking arena.
In March 2020, the previously healthy economic growth of Malta came to a standstill and the jobs of 50,000 residents were put at risk by the global pandemic. Today, however, Malta has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe. In this Executive Interview, Hon. Silvio Schembri - Malta's Minister for the Economy & Industry joins us for a candid interview to share his personal insights into the events of the most unstable year in recent history, the changes in his own political career, and the outlook for the island's economy moving forward.
Malta: the beautiful, sun-soaked jewel of the Mediterranean. Historically dependant on tourism as its largest source of revenue, how are its leaders dealing with the shock halt of travel, the unexpected blow to economic stability and the biggest curveball to hit the island in living memory? In this episode of our exclusive 'Executive' series, Trudy sits down with Malta's Minister for Tourism & Consumer Protection, Hon. Clayton Bartolo, for an insightful interview discussing the transformation of the tourism industry in Malta.