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Reel Lives: SBC Americas Editor Jessica Welman On Gaming Conferences, Poker Media, And The Book She’ll Someday Write

Eric Raskin

The SBC Americas editor talks pros and cons of gaming conferences, her start in poker media, the book she'll someday write, and more.

‘Influencers’ Provide Some Of The Most Effective Marketing Casinos Could Ask For

Christian Holmes

Operators want to work with influencers to tap into the sense of community they create as they showcase the product.

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Reel Lives: Square In The Air’s New Media Director Stewart Darkin On Gaming Entrepreneurs, Longevity, And Beavis & Butt-Head

Brett Smiley

"The online betting and gaming industry in particular continues to attract a new wave of entrepreneurs and technocrats, and while that energy and diversification is welcome, there is a reason one product is a hit and another is a flop."

Reel Lives: PrizePicks VP Of Communications Elisa Richardson On Dated Tech Stacks, Sustainability, And Atlantic City

Brett Smiley

Elisa discusses her entree to the industry at theScore Bet, ancient tech stacks, aspirations for an all-women's podcast, and much more.

Reel Lives: Fanatics Betting & Gaming’s Scot McClintic On Building Products, Quantitative Thinking, And Hockey Fights

Eric Raskin

The chief product officer of Fanatics Betting & Gaming talks first jobs, worst jobs, most rewarding jobs, and more.

Reel Lives: OpenBet’s Jess Feil On Player Protection, Running An International Team, And Riding Horses

Brett Smiley

"How we treat our players and ensure they can enjoy gambling safely and responsibly will be at the heart of our success," Feil says.

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As Maryland Online Casino Efforts Stall Out, Door Is Wide Open For More Debate, More Research

Eric Raskin

A town hall meeting produced healthy debate over societal and economic impacts of online casino — debates that are far from resolved.

Reel Lives: Maine GCB Chair Steven Silver On Rulemaking, Consumers, And Pickleball

Brett Smiley

I think the industry needs to return to focusing on the consumer experience. I've seen too many sports betting platforms and casinos forget who helped them get so big.

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Reel Lives: BetMGM’s Katie Kohler On Public Relations, Responsible Gambling, And Climbing The Career Jungle Gym

Eric Raskin

BetMGM's iGaming communications manager talks public relations, responsible gambling, and climbing the career jungle gym.

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Reel Lives: Advantage Media’s John Mehaffey On The Absolute Poker Scandal, Comedy Clubs, And Setting A Casino Record

Eric Raskin

The Advantage Media co-founder has spent more than 20 years in gaming and is a former poker prop turned Las Vegas record setter.

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