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EP549: What makes top iGaming talent stay?

At SiGMA Asia 2026, Jefferson O. Mendoza, Reporter for SiGMA News, sits down with Chris Lu, Founder of Usobi, to discuss the evolving talent landscape in the iGaming industry. In this Media Zone interview, Lu shares insights into the growing competition for senior professionals, why vision matters more than salary when attracting top talent, and the key skills that will define future industry leaders. He also explores the importance of cross-cultural experience, multilingual capabilities, and AI fluency. The conversation concludes with practical advice on sustainable hiring strategies and building high-performing teams for long-term growth. Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

EP548: How is crowdsourced testing reshaping quality assurance in iGaming?

At SiGMA Asia 2026, Jefferson O. Mendoza speaks with Kyle Wiltshire, CEO of TESTA, about the evolving role of crowdsourced testing in gaming quality assurance. In this Media Zone interview, Wiltshire explains how real-world testing provides operators with insights beyond traditional lab environments, particularly in payments, user experience, and market-specific performance. He also discusses the growing influence of AI and automation in QA processes, the challenges of testing payment and compliance systems using real transactions, and the importance of independent verification in building trust between operators, providers, and players. The conversation concludes with insights into leveraging real-user data to improve product quality and decision-making. Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

EP547: Philippines gaming faces a new trust test

At SiGMA Asia 2026, our reporter Jefferson Mendoza spoke with Dean Chew, CTO of Casino Compare.ph, about the challenges and opportunities shaping the Philippine iGaming market. In this Media Zone interview, Chew discusses how operators can align technology, compliance, and marketing strategies, the unique regulatory challenges facing the Philippines following the POGO era, and why player trust is becoming increasingly important. He also shared his outlook on how the market could evolve toward consolidation and greater trust by 2030. Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

EP546: Could India’s gaming regulation shape Asia’s iGaming future?

Interviewed during SiGMA Asia 2026 by news reporter Jefferson O. Mendoza, Japneet Singh Sethi, iGaming Advisor — Global Markets, shares his perspective on what makes a new market ready for iGaming entry. He discusses the importance of payment movement, mobile penetration, data costs, and regulatory direction, while also reflecting on India’s PROGA 2025 as a wake-up call for operators and a step toward future market structure. Japneet also explains why compliance and innovation should work together through strong product fit, UI, and UX. Looking ahead, he highlights payments and behavioral AI as key forces shaping the future of iGaming. Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

EP545: How unified data is reshaping omni-channel gaming?

In this exclusive interview recorded during SiGMA Asia 2026, Jonathan Pettemerides, Founding Partner at KYPROCK Group, breaks down the challenges of unifying land-based and digital gaming platforms. The conversation explores the critical role of centralized data systems in delivering seamless cross-channel experiences and the importance of a single membership account in capturing player data across mobile, online, and retail environments. Pettemerides also discusses how operators can navigate regulatory complexities by partnering with compliant platform providers and highlights the Philippines’ progress under PAGCOR as a model for responsible multi-channel regulation in Southeast Asia. Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld