Interviews

Vadim Korepov, MAC Yerevan: Insights on iGaming Deals, CIS Affiliates, and Emerging GEOs for 2026 Vadim Korepov is co-founder of MAC Conferences and the figure behind MAC Yerevan, which returns to Armenia on… CasinoRank Reporter

Natallia Vavulina of Gamingtec: What Operators Expect From iGaming Platforms in 2026 Natallia Vavulina, Head of Marketing at Gamingtec, an iGaming technology provider focused on flexible, scalable platform solutions for… CasinoRank Reporter

Thomas Nimstad, CEO & Founder of Reelsoft — How Vision RGS Is Shaping Studio Growth in iGaming Thomas Nimstad, CEO & Founder of Reelsoft, has spent over two decades building across every layer of iGaming,… CasinoRank Reporter

Max Tesla, Blask: Market Intelligence Behind Smarter iGaming Strategy Max Tesla, Co-founder and CEO of Blask, leads a company focused on giving iGaming operators a clearer view… CasinoRank Reporter

Jordie Wagner, Mirror Image Gaming: Redefining Burst Formats with Modern Game Architecture Jordie Wagner, Co-Founder and CTO of Mirror Image Gaming, is helping reshape how burst-style gaming experiences are built.… CasinoRank Reporter

Allan Stone, Intelitics: From Volume to Value — Rethinking Affiliate Bidding in Sports Betting Allan Stone, CEO & Co-Founder of Intelitics, believes the sports betting industry can no longer afford to judge… CasinoRank Reporter

Eberhard Dürrschmid, Golden Whale: Full Model Control & Real-Time Growth in iGaming Eberhard Dürrschmid, CEO of Golden Whale, argues that true agility in iGaming is no longer about speed, but… CasinoRank Reporter

Anna Serheieva, Onlyplay: What Defines High-Performance Casino Content Today Anna Serheieva, Head of Partnerships at Onlyplay, explores how the iGaming industry is shifting its focus from expanding… CasinoRank Reporter

Leonid Turok, Gofaizen & Sherle: Navigating the New Rules of Global iGaming Regulation Leonid Turok, Principal and Head of iGaming & Forex Divisions at Gofaizen & Sherle, is a leading voice… CasinoRank Reporter

SimplePlay: Driving the Future of Interactive Gaming Through Innovation and Community SimplePlay is at the forefront of a rapidly evolving gaming industry, where immersive technologies, player-driven experiences, and strong… CasinoRank Reporter

André Schuartz, Everest Games: Adapting to a Performance-Driven iGaming Market André Schuartz, Founder of Everest Games, a company shaped by performance, speed, and real operator needs. In 2026,… CasinoRank Reporter

Betwinner’s 2026 Strategy: Innovation, Localisation, and the Future of Global iGaming Betwinner continues to strengthen its position as a global iGaming operator by evolving beyond its sportsbook foundations into… CasinoRank Reporter

Max Irwin on Seamless Security: How Shufti Is Redefining Player Trust in iGaming Max Irwin, VP of Sales Europe at Shufti, works at the intersection of compliance, fraud prevention, and player… CasinoRank Reporter

Andrés Blanco, Managing Director & CPO: Gamanza Engage’s Vision for a Dynamic Industry Andrés Blanco, Managing Director & Chief Product Officer of Gamanza Engage, operates in a market where player attention… CasinoRank Reporter

Ada Chan, Starpago: Payments Behind the Scene — What iGaming Platforms Learn the Hard Way Ada Chan Senior BDR at Starpago offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on what happens when iGaming payment systems scale… CasinoRank Reporter

Andrew Pearson of Intelligencia on Market Intelligence in iGaming — Why Data, Not Instinct, Drives Expansion Andrew Pearson, Founder and Managing Director of Intelligencia, operates at the intersection of analytics, AI, and casino operations,… CasinoRank Reporter

Tatjana Meluškāne on Payments as the First Impression: How SPAYZ Sees Trust Built in Seconds Tatjana Meluškāne, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at SPAYZ.io, brings over 15 years of experience across banking and fintech,… CasinoRank Reporter

Alessandro Gherardi, Fomento: Localization, Data, and the Shift Toward High-Intent Growth in iGaming Alessandro Gherardi, Co-Founder & Director of Fomento, operates at the intersection of affiliate marketing, strategic growth, and performance… CasinoRank Reporter

Dimitar Nikolov, CT Interactive: Scaling Product Excellence in Regulated Markets Dimitar Nikolov, Chief Product Officer at CT Interactive, operates at the intersection of product strategy, regulatory complexity, and… CasinoRank Reporter

James Davies of Gamzix on Why iGaming Is Shifting from Volume to Performance James Davies, Head of Commercial at Gamzix, believes the iGaming industry is entering a new phase; one where… CasinoRank Reporter

Brendon Spiteri, Routy: How Data, Connectivity, and Attribution Drive iGaming Performance Brendon Spiteri, Head of Commercial at Routy, works closely with operators, affiliates, and platform partners across the iGaming… CasinoRank Reporter

Vivid Gaming: Building Game Brands Players Actually Remember Vivid Gaming is a next-generation game development studio focused on creating visually distinctive and immersive titles for the… CasinoRank Reporter

Srdjan Kapor, BitStarz: The Economics of Trust in High-Value Acquisition Srdjan Kapor, Head of Affiliates & Acquisition at BitStarz, shares how the brand’s long-standing “player-first” philosophy shapes its… CasinoRank Reporter

Martin Zarian of Factory 39, Beyond the “Bonus Crack” — Scaling Global iGaming Brands Martin Zarian, Co-Founder and Design Lead at Factory 39, works at the intersection of brand strategy, market positioning,… CasinoRank Reporter