Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMartin 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
Ohio regulator Amanda Blackford on using tech to protect patrons
January 27, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThe Buckeye State's Amanda Blackford of the Ohio Casino Control Commission talks about how the state has adapted since the launch of sports betting one year ago, including expanding education at all levels. Blackford also delves into how the OCCC has developed a process that integrates stakeholder feedback at every level and how that has improved the industry in the state.
Michael Auer of Neccton on statistics and most efficient RG tools
December 13, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe latest person to enter the Safe Bet Show hotseat is Michael Auer, the Founder and Managing Director of Neccton. Joining Martin Lycka, the duo discuss the importance of statistics, the UK White Paper consultations and its key priniciples, while also reflecting on the future of the UK market. Later on in the show, Lycka quizzes Auer on which responsible gambling tools he believes to be the most efficient.
Bill Pascrell reminisces on US gambling expansion
October 31, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThere are many dynamic duos. Bert and Ernie. Batman and Robin. Sonny and Cher. For US online gambling, you could arguably put Entain SVP American Regulatory Affairs & Responsible Gambling Martin Lycka and Princeton Public Affairs Group’s Bill Pascrell III on the list. The two joined forces at SBC Summit Barcelona for a live version of The Safe Bet Show. The two longtime colleagues reminisced on their years of work to bring gambling expansion to the US, most notably in New Jersey. T...
Richard Taylor of BetMGM on GameSense and military programme
October 27, 2023 10:47 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBUp in the hot seat of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show this month is Richard Taylor, Senior Manager Responsible Gambling at BetMGM, discussed his career in the US military, construction and how his path led to BetMGM.
Dallas Baker of BetMakers on bringing fixed-odds racing betting to the US
August 11, 2023 11:25 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBUp in the hot seat of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show this month is Dallas Baker, Head of International Operations at BetMakers, who laid out the case for rolling out fixed-odds racing betting in the US.
A 50 Year Career in the NHL. Talking with Glenn Healy - Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show
June 30, 2023 14:10 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBMartin talks to Glenn Healy about his 50 year career in the NHL, the ups and downs, and what it was like to win the Stanley Cup.
NFL star Amani Toomer on responsible gambling - Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show
June 29, 2023 10:48 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBMartin interviews NFL star Amani Toomer and have a discussion on responsible gambling around the NFL and Sports Betting.
"How do we create a sustainable industry" - Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show: Brett Abarbanel
April 28, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 31.9 MBMartin Lycka is joined by Executive Director of UNLV, Brett Abarbanel, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Brett discusses gambling in the esports space compared to gambling on non-digital sports, and much more in todays episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show.
Ismail Vali Yield Sec -Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show
March 27, 2023 22:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBMartin Lycka is joined by founder and CEO of Yield Sec, Ismail Vali, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Ismail discusses the illegal side of the gambling industry and all the good that Yield Sec can provide to help making the gambling space a safer, more enjoyable space for all.
'A gambling addiction cost me 14 years of my life' - Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show: Brian Hatch
March 02, 2023 08:56 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBMartin Lycka is joined by host of 'ALL IN: The Addicted Gambler's Podcast', Brian Hatch, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Brian discusses his dark past in gambling addiction, how he overcame the grasp of it and what the industry needs to do to help others who suffer from it.
'We do not have enough regulatory representation' - Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show: Chris Hebert
January 26, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBMartin Lycka is joined by Director of the Louisiana Attorney General's Office Gaming Division, Christopher Hebert, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Chris discusses the current state of responsible gambling in the US, igaming regulations and black market gambling.
Affordability should be an elective tool, not a mandated tool - Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show: Bo Grey
December 20, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBMartin Lycka is joined by serial entrepreneur, sports betting pioneer and co-founder of Wager Score, Bo Grey, in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show. Bo discusses Charles Oakley's 'Oak Out Hunger' tour, the evolution of safer gambling and how betting has changed for the currrent generation.
Senator Jon Ford: Learning from the industry and fellow lawmakers | Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show
November 29, 2022 15:29 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIn episode 19 of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show, it's a great pleasure and privilege to welcome Indiana State Senator Jon Ford on to the show. He represents District 38 of the great Hoosier State, having been first elected to the Indiana Senate back in 2014. Before running for office Ford was the president of All State Manufacturing. His main goal was to "focus on building the Wabash Valley's reputation as a quality place to study, work and live." Ford was a member of the Honey Creek T...
Birgitte Sand: Denmark, Responsible Gaming, Ontario and the United Nations | Safe Bet Show
November 10, 2022 12:20 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBBirgitte Sand, CEO of Birgitte Sand & Associates, Board Member at Mindway.AI, Global Advisory Board Member at the All-In Diversity Project, former long-time Director General at the Danish Gambling Authority, and all-round industry titan joined Martin for a special live edition of the Safe Bet Show. Filmed at the Player Protection Symposium, at September's SBC Summit Barcelona 2022, Martin and Birgitte had a fascinating discussion in front of a live audience, touching on a number of...
The AGA, online casino regulation and the black-market: Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show w/ Cait DeBaun
November 10, 2022 11:46 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBThe latest episode Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features Cait DeBaun, vice president, strategic communications and responsibility. Martin and Cait chat about the AGA, stamping out the black market, online casino regulating slower than sports betting, Responsible Gambling Education Month, and Washington DC Fandom.
'The best way to progress is to work together': Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show with Keith Whyte
September 02, 2022 12:25 - 37 minutes - 34 MBKeith Whyte, Executive Director for the National Council on Problem Gambling joined Martin Lycka in the latest episode of the Safe Bet Show to discuss the evolution of the gambling sector on a global scale, being an advocate for problem gamblers from a neutral stance, the limits on voluntary self-regulation and the modernisation of helplines.
David Rebuck: Fighting Billionaires and the Government
July 28, 2022 17:14 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDavid Rebuck, Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, joined Martin Lycka for a special live edition of the Safe Bet Show at the Player Protection Symposium in New York City on July 12, 2022. The live show was an opportunity for the audience to learn about the player protection issues Rebuck has encountered during a period of strong growth for the New Jersey gambling industry and to benefit from his insights on how to establish a safe environment for bettors. Reb...
Paul Buck, CEO of EPIC Risk Management: Prison, Responsible Gambling, The Dallas Cowboys & Preston North End
July 06, 2022 11:35 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBEpisode 14 of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features a hugely notable figure in the responsible gaming world, Paul Buck, CEO & Founder of EPIC Risk Management. Paul chats about his gambling addiction which led to time in prison, his fandom of the Dallas Cowboys & of course, his beloved Preston North End, and how he views responsible gambling in both the UK & US. "In the UK let's get the gambling act right, let's make it realistic. Let's make sure those who want to gamble and can st...
Women in Gaming, Imposter Syndrome and the US Regulatory Model | Virginia McDowell - Entain
June 06, 2022 14:51 - 46 minutes - 43 MBEpisode 13 of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features Virginia McDowell, Non-Executive Director at Entain, Board Member at Global Gaming Women and Casino Journal Magazine's Gaming Executive of the Year for 2009. Virginia and Martin had an enlightening conversation, discussing women in gaming, and more specifically, women in leadership positions in the industry, the Covid-19 pandemic, Entain and the the industry large's response, coming back to work, the US regulatory model, Tennesse...
Tammi Barlow: It's all of our responsibilities to protect consumers
April 28, 2022 14:48 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBMartin and Tammi discussed her previous career in the Health and Human Services sector, her opinions on the US healthcare system and what she learned from that part of her life, that she was able to take with her into the gambling industry, and her previous roles at William Hill, Caesars and IGT, as well as her current role at RSI. Tammi spoke about the current state of responsible gambling in the US, and where they need to go from here, as well as the merits of observing and copy...
Shelley White, CEO, Responsible Gambling Council
March 29, 2022 10:35 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThe latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show is here, and Martin’s guest this time is Shelley White, the CEO of the Responsible Gaming Council, and one of the most influential and important names in the RG field. Martin and Shelley have a fascinating discussion on numerous topics close to Shelley’s heart, including her career history and some of her achievements working with the YMCA, Kidney Association and United Way. Shelley compares some of her previous roles to her curr...
Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show - Episode 9 - Jayson Williams (LIVE)
March 29, 2022 10:33 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe latest episode of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show is a special LIVE edition, filmed at the recent SBC Summit North America conference at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. Jayson is a former NBA All-Star, 2nd Team All Big East at the University of St Johns, and former NBA first-round draft pick. Williams is a former alcoholic, and has now founded the Rebound Institute, an outdoor venture therapy centre in Florida, specialising in treating addicts. The Rebound Institute helps those wi...
Dr Bo Bernhard: Nevada, The Raiders, Building a Team and Mark Twain
March 28, 2022 11:26 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe latest episode of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show features Dr Bo Bernhard PHD, Vice President of Economic Development at the UNLV and Executive Director, International Gaming Institute. Bo and Martin had a fascinating chat about all aspects of sports, betting, Las Vegas and Bo's life and career history. The two discussed everything from what Nevada has to offer outside of Las Vegas, how the Vegas strip has changed during Bo's life, Mark Twain, NFL's Raiders, Harvard University,...
Bill Pascrell: "What drives me is people and challenges"
March 01, 2022 10:18 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWilliam J. Pascrell, III Esq. (Princeton Public Affairs Group) the leading gambling lobbyist, and New York Giant's biggest fan alive, was the guest on a live edition the 10th episode of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show. In this episode they talk through the political campaigns that inspired Bill to be more involved in government affairs, including his father's career as a congressman, the art of lobbying, fixed odds betting, the history of sports betting in the United States, sports fan...
Martin Lycka's Safe Bet Show LIVE - Episode 8 - Liv Biesemans, Kindred Group
December 20, 2021 16:28 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBEpiside 8 of the Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show was recorded live and in-person at the recent SBC Summit Latinoamérica in Miami, Florida. Martin's guest for the show is Liv Biesemans, Group Deputy General Counsel at Kindred Group. Liv and Martin had a fascinating chat about life and the industry, including sharing stories of their experiences as Europeans who moved to the US, sports fandom between the US and the UK, and differences and similarities between the US betting market and its...
Daniel Umfleet: Problem Gambling and Public Health
October 26, 2021 15:19 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBThe latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show features Daniel Umfleet, founder and CEO of Kindbridge, online therapy, coaching and mental health resource. Daniel also served COO of GamBan, and has a litany of experience in a variety of fields. Martin and Daniel discuss Daniel’s background, education and work history, as well as his experiences as an American living in the UK, how he’s adjusted to not having Walmart, and his opinions on safer gambling from a public health and ...
Cam Adair: Tackling Mental Health Issues in Gaming
September 07, 2021 12:03 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThe latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet show sees Martin sit down for a conversation with Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters, the world's largest support community for video game addiction. Cam has been published in Psychiatry Research, and has an impressive list of credits including two TEDx talks, NPR, BBC, Forbes, ABC 20/20, CNN, VICE, and Bloomberg, amongst many others. Cam tells Martin about his history of competitive hockey, and the skills and mindset he’s been ab...
Shelley White: The Power of Collaboration
August 19, 2021 11:03 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThe latest episode of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show is here, and Martin’s guest this time is Shelley White, the CEO of the Responsible Gaming Council, and one of the most influential and important names in the RG field. Martin and Shelley have a fascinating discussion on numerous topics close to Shelley’s heart, including her career history and some of her achievements working with the YMCA, Kidney Association and United Way. Shelley compares some of her previous roles to her curr...
Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show with Grainne Hurst - We need to personalise player protection methods
July 12, 2021 09:26 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBMartin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show with Grainne Hurst - “One problem gambler in the industry is far too many” Episode 4 of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show features one of Martin’s esteemed Entain colleagues, none other than Grainne Hurst! Grainne is Entain’s Director of Corporate Affairs, and works closely with Martin on Entain’s responsible gaming and player protection arm. Martin and Grainne discuss life as each other’s ‘corporate other half’ (emphasis on the corporate), bond over name-...
Judge Cheryl Moss: The intricacies of the Gambling Treatment Diversion Court
June 14, 2021 09:04 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBEpisode 3 of Martin Lycka’s Safebet Show, the most star-studded podcast in the responsible gaming world, just dropped! Martin’s guest is Judge Cheryl Moss of the State of Nevada District Court and the Gambling Treatment Diversion Court. Judge Moss gives an absolutely fascinating interview with Martin about her career, how she got into law, the accelerated path she took to becoming a judge and how she ended up in Las Vegas. Judge Moss also gives an impassioned introduction to the...
Brianne Doura-Schawohl: Pioneering Responsible Gambling in the US
May 21, 2021 10:37 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBEpisode 2 of Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show sees Martin in conversation with Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Vice President of US Policy and Strategic Development at EPIC Risk Management. Brianne is a real pioneer of responsible gaming in the US, and takes Martin through her time on the Massachusetts council for Gaming and Health, and her role in creating the formative responsible gaming policies in the country, as well as her work in tackling compulsive gambling in the military. Brianne ...
Alan Feldman, Distinguished Fellow in Responsible Gaming, UNLV
April 21, 2021 17:48 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIn the inaugural episode of the Safe Bet Show, Martin Lycka sits down with Alan Feldman (Distinguished Fellow, Responsible Gaming at UNLV International Center for Gaming Regulation) to discuss all things safer gambling. Drawing upon his upbringing and relocation to Las Vegas, Feldman reflected on his parents’ concerns surrounding the betting industry and the preconception that casinos were both ‘greedy’ and ‘predatory’ entities. However, Feldman disclosed that once he started wo...