Industry Meets Academia: Gambling & Mental Health in the Nordics

Safer Gambling Innovations: How Mindway AI Protects Players

In this episode of the iGamingCare Podcast, CEO Prof. Dr. Andreas Ditsche sits down with Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO of Mindway AI, to discuss how artificial intelligence can support safer gambling and better player protection. As a spin-out from Aarhus University, Mindway AI was built on groundbreaking research in neuroscience and neuroimaging. Rasmus shares how academic insights evolved into AI-driven tools that help operators identify risk patterns early. He also explains why sustainable player protection creates greater long-term value than short-term revenue spikes. The conversation covers regulation, black market risks, Germany’s strict gambling framework, and the myths surrounding tracking systems and responsible gambling technology. Rasmus describes what really happens after a player is flagged as at-risk. He also explains why collaboration among operators, regulators, and tech providers is key to building a safer ecosystem. 🎧 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱: • How neuroscience powers AI-driven safer gambling tools • Why long-term player value exceeds short-term high-risk revenue • Regulation vs. black market migration • Myths about gambling risk & tracking systems • The role of collaboration in shaping future regulation (G7 & UN-level discussions) • Leadership lessons: Numbers vs. instinct 𝗶𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 🎧 Safer Gambling. Smarter Choices. 🎙️ Weekly expert-led podcasts from iGamingCare. #ResponsibleGambling #SaferGambling #MindwayAI #PlayerProtection #AI #Neuroscience #iGaming #GamblingRegulation #BlackMarket #SustainableGaming #iGamingCare #GamblingTech #Leadership

Inside EGBA: How Europe Balances Gambling Laws & Market Freedom

In this episode of the iGamingCare Podcast, CEO Prof. Dr. Andreas Ditsche sits down with Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), to reflect on nearly two decades of shaping online gambling regulation in Europe. From his early years in the Dutch civil service to his current role at the EGBA, Maarten shares insights into the evolution of the European iGaming landscape, the push for regulated markets, and why player protection and transparency are more critical than ever. The conversation also highlights the upcoming European Safer Gambling Week (17–22 November), a continent-wide initiative uniting industry stakeholders, regulators, and player advocacy groups to promote safer gambling practices, public awareness, and education. 🎧 Topics Covered: • The evolution of online gambling regulation in the EU • Why regulated markets are safer and more sustainable • Industry collaboration on responsible gambling • ESG in iGaming and the future of self-regulation • What to expect from European Safer Gambling Week 2025 iGamingCare Podcast 🎧 Safer Gambling. Smarter Choices. 🎙️ Weekly expert-led podcasts from iGamingCare. #ResponsibleGambling #SaferGamblingWeek #EGBA #OnlineGambling #PlayerProtection #iGamingCare #GamblingRegulation #ESG #GamblingEthics #MaartenHaijer #EuropeanGambling #iGamingPodcast #GamblingAddiction #Sustainability

Navigating Ethics in the Gambling Industry

In this episode of the iGamingCare Podcast, Prof. Dr. Andreas Ditsche speaks with Floris Assies, Founder & CEO of Better World Casinos, about how regulation, responsibility, and realism intersect in today’s gambling landscape. Floris shares his journey from working in the affiliate space across multiple markets to becoming a leading advocate for ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible iGaming. The conversation covers the psychology of gambling, self-exclusion, and the importance of maintaining balance rather than chasing perfect solutions. At the core of this episode is Floris’s mission with Better World Casinos: to guide players toward sustainable, environmentally and socially responsible gambling and to inspire the industry to embed ESG and long-term player wellbeing into its future. #ResponsibleGambling #GamblingEthics #ESGiGaming #PlayerProtection #GamblingAddiction #Sustainability #iGamingCare   iGamingCare Podcast 🎧 Safer Gambling. Smarter Choices. 🎙️ Weekly expert-led podcasts from iGamingCare.

Compliance for Affiliates in the iGaming Industry – Why Working Within the Law Matters

In this episode of the iGamingCare Podcast, Prof. Dr. Andreas Ditsche speaks with Steven Vrolijk, Managing Partner at XY Legal Solutions, about the challenges and responsibilities facing affiliates and operators in today’s gambling industry. The conversation covers the realities of compliance and regulation, the consequences of promoting unregulated casinos, the temptation of higher short-term revenue, and why choosing regulation is an ethical as well as a business decision. Steven shares insights on unregulated markets, the increasing strictness of gambling laws worldwide, and the complexity created by decentralized systems such as the United States, where each of the 50 states has its own gambling laws. They also explore countries with minimal regulation and the challenges that it poses for both operators and affiliates. Whether you’re an affiliate, operator, or industry newcomer, this episode offers valuable perspective on why compliance isn’t optional — it’s essential for a sustainable future in iGaming. #iGamingIndustry #GamblingRegulation #Compliance #ResponsibleGambling #iGamingCare #AffiliateMarketing #GamblingLaw iGamingCare Podcast 🎧 Safer Gambling. Smarter Choices. 🎙️ Weekly expert-led podcasts from iGamingCare.

Industry Meets Academia: Gambling & Mental Health in the Nordics

In the latest episode of the iGamingCare podcast, Prof. Dr. Ditsche sits down with Ladan Esmalian Khamseh - a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Psychosocial Science at the University of Bergen (UiB). She talks about her thesis, exploring the triggers behind gambling and gaming addiction.   Do factors like childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression make people more prone to gambling harm? If younger generations feel “invincible” to the threat of gambling, how can we protect them? And, ultimately, should academia and the industry unite to better shield vulnerable players?   Listen to the full discussion, in which the pair, who met at the 2025 SNSUS Conference in Norway, attempt to bridge the gap between academic research and industry practice. #GamblingResearch #GamblingAddiction #MentalHealth #PlayerProtection #PreventProblemGambling #iGamingCare #ResponsibleGambling   iGamingCare Podcast 🎧 Safer Gambling. Smarter Choices. 🎙️ Weekly expert-led podcasts from iGamingCare.