This year’s predictions series is the broadest and most comprehensive put together by the iGB team.
It features established industry names, such as Betsson, La Française des Jeux and Novomatic, alongside up-and-comers including Bally’s Corporation and Eyas Gaming.
Part one – igaming operators and suppliers
Anthony Evans, VP of product strategy, Playtech
Ciara Nic Liam, commercial director – gaming, Betsson
Stéphane Pallez, chairwoman and CEO, FDJ Group
Joe Saumarez Smith, chairman, Eyas Gaming
Part two – land-based operators and suppliers
Brendan Bussmann, partner, Global Market Advisors
Johannes Gratzl and Ryszard Presch, members of the executive management board, Novomatic
Frank Kennedy, senior VP of casino operations, Four Winds Casino
George Papanier, president and CEO, Bally’s Corporation
Part three – finance
Julian Buhagiar, co-founder, RB Capital
Simon Holliday, founder, H2 Gambling Capital
Christian Tirabassi, senior partner, Ficom Leisure
Part four – marketing
Michael Daly, vice president North America, Catena Media
Clive Hawkswood, industry consultant and former CEO, Remote Gambling Association
Anika Howard, vice president brand marketing and digital, Foxwoods Resort Casino
Harry Lang, marketing director, Buzz Bingo
Part five – people
Camilla Bille, vice president people and culture, Better Collective
Andrew Bulloss, partner and head of the gaming practice, Odgers Berndtson
Marwa Mitchell, vice president recruitment North America, Pentasia
Part six – technology and innovation
Mohit Kansal, partner, Clairvest
Nikos Konstakis, VP sportsbook, SG Digital
Cristina Turbatu, head of innovation lab and marketplace, Playtech
Mattias Wedar, chief product and technology officer, LeoVegas
Part seven – regulation
Mark Balestra, partner, Segev LLP
Melanie Ellis, partner, Northridge Law
Gustaf Hoffstedt, chief executive, Branscheforenigen för Onlinespel (BOS)
David McLeish, partner, Wiggin
Part eight – social responsibility
Maris Catania, head of responsible gaming and research, Kindred
Grainne Hurst, group corporate affairs director, Entain
Daniela Johansson, deputy CEO and chief responsibility officer, PAF
Matt Zarb-Cousin, founder, Clean Up Gambling