• Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show

  • By: SBC Media
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Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show

By: SBC Media
  • Summary

  • Martin Lycka has been one of the driving forces behind player protection initiatives through his work with global gambling operator Entain. In these podcasts, he speaks with some of the leading lights in the battle against problem gambling. NB - All views expressed in this podcast are personal and do not necessarily represent the views of Entain.
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Episodes
  • NJDGE’s Lou Rogacki talks launching sports betting in NJ & commitment to RG
    Nov 13 2024

    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 New Jersey.

    The duo also discuss the NJDGE’s commitment to responsible gambling, the Seton Hall Law School gambling compliance bootcamp and why collaboration is crucial between different states and jurisdictions.

    The Player Protection Hub is a membership-only news discussion and research hub dedicated to the global player protection and responsible gambling space.

    Designed to be the home of player protection news and multimedia content, and one-stop-shop for all relevant research, and to facilitate discussion led by our high-level membership base.

    The Player Protection Hub aims to raise industry standards across the board.

    Register here https://playerprotectionhub.com/

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    07:41 Lessons from the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
    11:26 Key Role in Internet Gaming and Sports Betting
    19:23 Working with Director Rebuck and Highlights of Their Interaction
    24:00 Commitment to Responsible Gambling and Continuous Improvement
    29:02 The Seton Hall Law School Gambling Compliance Bootcamp
    33:08 Sports Teams and the Role of Luck in Gambling
    36:16 Final Thoughts and Collaboration Among Regulators

    • (00:00) - Introduction and Background
    • (07:41) - Lessons from the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
    • (12:01) - Key Role in Internet Gaming and Sports Betting
    • (20:19) - Working with Director Rebuck and Highlights of Their Interaction
    • (24:56) - Commitment to Responsible Gambling and Continuous Improvement
    • (29:58) - The Seton Hall Law School Gambling Compliance Bootcamp
    • (34:04) - Sports Teams and the Role of Luck in Gambling
    • (37:12) - Final Thoughts and Collaboration Among Regulators
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    41 mins
  • OLG’s Aaron GlynWilliams talks OLG's purpose, cultural relevance and the globalised gaming industry
    Oct 24 2024

    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 offering and why the globalised nature of the gaming industry means that regions can learn from each other.

    The duo also spoke about the “strong multicultural fabric” of Ontario and why operators need to remain culturally relevant as Ontraio’s gaming market becomes open to an increasingly diverse player base.

    The Player Protection Hub is a membership-only news discussion and research hub dedicated to the global player protection and responsible gambling space.

    Designed to be the home of player protection news and multimedia content, and one-stop-shop for all relevant research, and to facilitate discussion led by our high-level membership base. The Player Protection Hub aims to raise industry standards across the board. Register here https://playerprotectionhub.com/

    00:00
    Introduction and Background

    04:05
    The Reputation of Pearson Airport

    07:57
    The Role of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation

    10:41
    Transformation and Growth in the Gaming Industry in Ontario

    17:25
    The Future of the Gaming Industry in Ontario

    23:15
    Regulatory Developments in Alberta

    26:12
    Diversity and Inclusion in the Gaming Industry

    30:40
    The Toronto Maple Leafs and Sports

    32:55
    Key Messages and Conclusion

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    36 mins
  • Career pathway, tribal gaming & Arizona's set-up, with Valerie Spicer
    Sep 12 2024

    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 space.

    Designed to be the home of player protection news and multimedia content, and one-stop-shop for all relevant research, and to facilitate discussion led by our high-level membership base. The Player Protection Hub aims to raise industry standards across the board. Register here https://playerprotectionhub.com/

    00:00
    Introduction and Overview
    04:04
    Valerie Spicer's Role in Tribal Gaming
    09:25
    The Regulatory Landscape in Arizona
    16:19
    Tribal Gaming in Other States
    26:49
    The Future of the National Council on Problem Gambling
    32:21
    Closing Messages

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    33 mins

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