🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #250 with Vid Daolio, CEO at Tokacity
Tokacity is reimagining online casinos by creating immersive, social gaming environments that merge gambling with modern gaming culture and younger generation of players. Using Unreal Engine and Pixel Streaming technology, they provide a seamless, no-download virtual world accessible across devices.
Their mission is to engage digital natives who value community, self-expression, and fun by turning the casino into a social, customizable, and safe experience rather than a solitary game lobby.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - What’s missing in online casinos
00:42 - Sponsors: Pragmatic Solutions & Pragmatic Play
02:04 - Welcome: Vid Daolio, CEO of TokaCity
03:46 - Introducing TokaCity and its vision
06:33 - The technology behind immersive casinos (Pixel Streaming)
09:07 - Are players ready for immersive gaming?
10:06 - Generational shifts and new player behavior
13:03 - Why innovation comes from new generations
15:10 - Building safe and expressive digital spaces
17:06 - Merging gaming and gambling worlds
19:44 - How TokaCity’s product actually works
22:42 - Gamification, digital assets & player identity
25:10 - Blockchain integration and the Saatchi MVP
28:15 - From startup to live product launch
29:26 - Partnership with Roshtein and community engagement
33:05 - PvP games and social casino experiences
35:32 - Player identity, self-expression & streaming culture
36:29 - The future of live gaming with AI dealers
37:43 - The cultural shift in gaming audiences
42:21 - Can the metaverse make a comeback?
44:37 - Lessons from crypto and decentralization
48:32 - Combining innovation with trusted content
50:25 - The future vision for TokaCity
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