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?? This is not a drill! ?? Today is the last day to submit your application for SBC First Pitch, which as we've said, is the top startup pitch competition in the real-money gaming industry! Take 10 minutes this afternoon and submit your application to be one of 5 finalists who will compete for a $100,000+ prize package on May 15. And if you don't believe us that it's worth it, see what past winners had to say about it: https://lnkd.in/gDke7WnA

Friendly Friday Reminder: SPACE IS LIMITED. If you plan to come to the awards on Wednesday, please get ur tix NOW ? ?? Note: showing up without one risks embarrassment. LINK TO GET TICKETS ?? https://lnkd.in/gJ-pm35f ?? Every dollar from ticket sales is invested right back into the Startie Awards Experience.

?? New episode alert! Ep. 155 features Justin J?rvinen and Ty D'Amore from Bankroll U, which is a platform designed to educate bettors while providing a gamified environment that mimics real-money betting. Hear them discuss: ?? How a barrage?of sportsbook ads sparked the idea for Bankroll U ?? Why simulated betting is the best way to learn without going broke ?? The unique progression system that lets users prove they can win before earning real cash bonuses ?? Justin’s journey from venture studios and fintech to jumping on board with Bankroll U ?? Ty’s experience scaling a tech company to a NASDAQ public listing and what he’s applying to Bankroll U ?? The months of legal hurdles they tackled to make this model work ?? Why they see Bankroll U as an educational tool, not a sportsbook or affiliate ?? The early traction they’re seeing and why players keep coming back ?? Why self-funding the company gives them an edge in building the best product ?? How they’re building a sports betting community that’s all about learning and winning ?? Their five-year vision—making bettors wonder how they ever placed a bet without this Full episode ?? ?? Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gMzmhG-a ? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gaswsr5b ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gC2AkbEU ??? General Admission tickets for The Starties are now on sale, with very limited capacity: https://lnkd.in/gcS8Pg7F ?? Claim your?$200?discount on a Full Event Pass to NEXT.io - The World’s iGaming Community's Next Summit NYC with code?SB2NYC52: https://lnkd.in/gf8v_cx3 -- This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.

We're honored to continue our collaboration with the amazing team at NEXT.io - The World’s iGaming Community as a strategic partner! If you don't yet have your ticket for next week's NYC Summit, there are still a few available. Use code SB2NYC52 for $200 off your Full Event Pass: https://lnkd.in/gf8v_cx3 See you soon, NYC! ?? Pierre Lindh?? | Rory Credland | Anoosha I.

? 7 DAYS UNTIL The Starties! The gaming industry awards for startups, by startups hits NYC next Wednesday, and as the kids say, it's gonna be lit. My friend and collaborator Travis Geiger has done a masterful job curating an experience that he describes as "a two-story interactive digital playground for the curious." Tickets are still available, but they're moving quick. We'd love to have you there, so snap yours up now ?? https://lnkd.in/gssu8-3D Starties szn has arrived! ?? Eberg Capital | Optimove | Defy the Odds | Sportradar | XST Capital Group LLC | GME Law | BettingStartups.com | WagerWire | FoodFight

? We're thrilled to be back as a strategic media partner of SBC in 2025! The upcoming SBC Summit Americas once again features the First Pitch competition, where 5 industry startups will compete for a $100k prize package. Applications are now open for First Pitch until March 10, and we wholeheartedly encourage qualified startups to apply! To help put this opportunity in perspective, we caught up with 3 past winners of First Pitch, who graciously shared their experience participating in and winning the competition. See link in comments ?? Big thanks to Mark S. (The Parleh), Daniel Taren (Scrimmage), and Steven Astrachan (916 Gaming) for contributing!

?? New episode alert! Ep. 154 features Travis Geiger, who joins Jesse Learmonth in this special episode that zooms in on the upcoming Starties awards show on March 12. Hear them discuss: ?? Their reflections on the crazy journey in the last 30 days since The Starties were announced ?? A look into the 250+ nominations that were submitted for the 9 award categories ?? The creation of the?Starties Academy, and the inspiration behind creating?a voting committee to ensure fairness and transparency ?? The unique venue where The Starties will be held in NYC ?? An update on ticket availability (look below for a link to buy your ticket!) ?? The announcement of award finalists across each award category Full episode ?? ?? Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g9JChfTj ? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gWQUrBhz ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gyvKquj7 ??? General Admission tickets for The Starties are now on sale, with very limited capacity:?https://lnkd.in/gcS8Pg7F ?? Claim your?$200?discount on a Full Event Pass to NEXT.io - The World’s iGaming Community's Next Summit NYC with code?SB2NYC52:?https://lnkd.in/gf8v_cx3 -- This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.

?? New episode alert! Ep. 153 features Tyler Amirault and James White from HotTakes, which is the ultimate free-to-play sports betting simulator. Hear them discuss: ?? How their time at Western University led to HotTakes, starting as a passion project before becoming a full-time venture ?? The idea behind HotTakes—letting sports fans try betting for free, win real cash prizes, and learn without risk ?? Their business model, which monetizes user attention and shares value with players through an affiliate-driven rewards system ?? Why they've been so successful as affiliates at a time when so many other affiliates are struggling ?? The recent launch of their redesigned app as their entry point into the US market ?? Why they believe betting growth comes from new players, not competing for existing high-value bettors ?? How having top industry advisors such as John Gordon, Paris Smith, and Benjie C. has unlocked new opportunities for HotTakes ?? Plans to raise $3M in Series A for user acquisition, key hires, and brand-building? Full episode ?? ?? Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g-FWH4hq ? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gHKukUfT ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtd-9wxn Speaking of the NEXT NYC Summit, capacity is limited and tickets will sell out. Secure yours now and get?$200 off?your Full Event Pass with code?SB2NYC52. Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gf8v_cx3 -- This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.

Thanks for welcoming us back to your illustrious podcast, Pierre Lindh??! It was great to discuss the state of the industry's early-stage ecosystem, some of our favorite startups right now, and of course - The Starties. Check it ??

?? New episode alert! Ep. 152 features Tiffany Santisteban Lagos from EmpowerYourPlay, which transforms gaming rewards by integrating micro-giving to charities of players’ choice. Hear them discuss: ?? EmpowerYourPlay winning the recent Pitch ICE competition, and the benefits that has brought ?? How EmpowerYourPlay is using charitable giving as a new player retention mechanism for operators ?? The insights she got from speaking to over 10,000 players before launching, and how that helped validate her hypotheses ?? Why Gen Z and Millennials are driving a shift toward purpose-driven spending ?? Why her experience building EmpowerYourPlay has been "like drinking water from a firehose" ?? How attracting top talent on equity-only roles has helped Tiffany bootstrap EmpowerYourPlay to this point ?? Current efforts to raise ￡750k in pre-seed funding to scale operations ?? The ambitious goal to donate over $50M to charities in the coming years Full episode ?? ?? Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gGj8N3Hn ? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g7URgn5W ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/grEdaA9N Speaking of the NEXT NYC Summit, capacity is limited and tickets will sell out. Secure yours now and get?$200 off?your Full Event Pass with code?SB2NYC52. Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gf8v_cx3 -- This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.