What happens when you take the hidden fees out of poker and put creativity back in? Party Poker Tour’s Antonio Sapio joins us to talk about building poker rooms from scratch, cutting the fine print, and turning live tournaments into full-blown experiences. From Birmingham to Barcelona, this is poker, reinvented.

From Las Vegas to London, gaming has evolved from a local pastime into a global powerhouse of innovation and culture. In this Casinos.com 25th Anniversary Special, we sit down with Coby Carrison, Vice President of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) — the world’s leading gaming event.   Carrison shares how G2E became the heartbeat of the industry, the impact of U.S. and U.K. collaboration, and how technology, AI, and digital transformation are redefining casinos. Whether you’re tuning in from the trading floor or the casino floor, this episode explores the past, present, and bold future of global gaming — straight from the woman helping to shape it.

In a world where trust in media is on the decline, veteran journalist Jill Manuel offers a refreshing perspective on how to rebuild credibility, one local story at a time.

We're diving into the fast-changing world of influencer marketing in iGaming. Our guest is Nadia Bubenikova, CBO and co founder at Famesters, a global influencer marketing agency.  Nadia has helped brands connect with audiences across esports, streaming, and online casinos, and she’s here to share what works, what doesn’t, and where influencer marketing in gaming is headed next.   

Today, we’re diving into chaos, quite literally. Sam Jones, founder and CEO of 155.io, first made waves with Duck Race, a 24/7 live betting spectacle where plastic ducks and robotic arms turned a childhood tradition into a high-stakes phenomenon. Now, he’s back with something new: Survivor. Picture this, marbles battling centrifugal force on a spinning wheel, each one clinging on until only a single survivor remains. It’s unpredictable. It’s physics-driven. And it’s designed to keep you watching until the very last marble drops.  

Ever wondered who dreams up the slots you spin? On the latest Casinos.com Podcast, we go behind the reels with Josué Agüero, senior game producer at Just Slots. From the first sketch of a mechanic to the flashing lights of launch day, Agüero shares how ideas become games, why storytelling matters as much as math, and what makes a bonus round unforgettable. He also reveals the challenges of balancing creativity with compliance, and why Shogun Skylord still holds a special place in his career. If you’ve ever asked yourself how slot games are built to be fun, fair, and fresh, this episode is your all-access pass. Casinos.com, the smarter way to play.  

Sweden’s last casino has closed its doors. After 23 years at Casino Cosmopol, Erik Sober shares what it was like on the floor, how the pandemic and online competition changed everything, and what the closure means for Sweden’s gambling future. Don’t miss this candid look behind the chips, the tables, and the end of an era. #cosmopolcasino,#stockholm, #Sweden, #ErikSober

Bucky Osifeso, founder of TAG HR Consulting and adviser to Netflix and Disney, joins the Casinos.com Podcast to reveal why people, not machines, are the real high stakes in casinos. From culture and trust to diversity and AI, she shares how strong HR protects the business and drives long-term success.

Devilfish Poker marks its 20th anniversary, inspired by Dave “Devilfish” Ulliott. CEO JJ Williams discusses poker’s evolution from 2005 to Web3, digital ownership, and the future of live and online play in this Casinos.com Podcast interview.

What’s the real future of AI in business? We asked Vivek Chaudhuri, global marketing leader with 20+ years driving digital transformation across the US, Europe & Asia Pacific. From trust and regulation to how companies can build a culture of learning with AI, Vivek shares insights that every leader needs to hear. Recorded live at the Next.io Summit, Malta  Listen now on the Casinos.com Podcast! #AI #DigitalTransformation #MarketingLeadership #NextIOSummit #CasinosPodcast

 In this episode we talk with two leading HR specialists, Bukky Osifeso and Cindy Macintos.  Bukky Osifeso has spent 20+ years shaping culture at companies like Netflix, Disney, and Amgen. Today, she leads TAG HR Consulting, helping teams build human-centered cultures that last.  Bucky shares her insights on leadership, burnout, and transformation along with Cindy Macintos who has  a decade of specializing in leadership and people development,  Cindy's tenure at Pinnacle Sports as Chief People Officer has been a journey of empowering teams and shaping a culture that thrives on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We caught up with the two ladies backstage at the Next.io summit in Valetta, Malta in May 2025.

What if player support wasn’t a cost centre but your competitive edge?That’s exactly what Harpo Lilja is betting on with Tugi Tark.Hear how AI + human expertise are reshaping iGaming support in our latest podcast. #CasinosPodcast #iGaming

PAF’s Georg Tsonoulis joins the Casinos.com Podcast to share what it takes to run slot machines, live tables, bingo, and arcades across 26 ships in the Baltic and North Sea. We cover passenger mix challenges, space management, compliance, cashless innovation, and why gaming at sea is becoming part of the entertainment experience.

Casinos.com sat down with Simon Isbäck  Head of Poker at Cubeia, to talk Poker 2.0, big rakeback deals, fresh formats like Tennessee Hold’em, and what the future holds for both online and live poker. From navigating regulated markets to his advice for the next generation of players, this one’s packed with insight.

Hayden Bowman explains why VIP liquidity is the next battleground for online casinos, and how his model is making it accessible to more operators.

An interview with Josh Tromans-Jones, who provides a timely look at crypto payments and localisation in hyper-growth markets  

Listen to our interview with Flaviano Fogli of BC Games talking about networking and a chance to reaffirm their place in an increasingly crowded, highly competitive market. Read the full article here. 

Listen to our podcast interview with Matthew Azzopardi of Betsson as he talks Latin American expansion, hybrid work, and why nothing beats face-to-face connection.

Listen to the interview with Jeremy and the fantastic plan for an 18 wheeler slot machine on tour. 

An interview with Christine Parkhill of Just Slots looking at the existing and exciting new slot games being released. Read the full written article here.