Industry 2021 predictions
After the unprecedented disruption in 2020, iGB brings together a host of leading industry figures to find out what they believe will shape the sector in the coming year.
This year's predictions series is the broadest and most comprehensive put together by the iGB team.
It features established industry names, such as Betsson, La Française des Jeux and Novomatic, alongside up-and-comers including Bally's Corporation and Eyas Gaming.
Part one - igaming operators and suppliers
Anthony Evans, VP of product strategy, Playtech Ciara Nic Liam, commercial director – gaming, Betsson Stéphane Pallez, chairwoman and CEO, FDJ Group Joe Saumarez Smith, chairman, Eyas Gaming
Part two - land-based operators and suppliers
Brendan Bussmann, partner, Global Market Advisors Johannes Gratzl and Ryszard Presch, members of the executive management board, Novomatic Frank Kennedy, senior VP of casino operations, Four Winds Casino George Papanier, president and CEO, Bally’s Corporation
Julian Buhagiar, co-founder, RB Capital Simon Holliday, founder, H2 Gambling Capital Christian Tirabassi, senior partner, Ficom Leisure
Michael Daly, vice president North America, Catena Media Clive Hawkswood, industry consultant and former CEO, Remote Gambling Association Anika Howard, vice president brand marketing and digital, Foxwoods Resort Casino Harry Lang, marketing director, Buzz Bingo
Camilla Bille, vice president people and culture, Better Collective Andrew Bulloss, partner and head of the gaming practice, Odgers Berndtson Marwa Mitchell, vice president recruitment North America, Pentasia
Part six - technology and innovation
Mohit Kansal, partner, Clairvest Nikos Konstakis, VP sportsbook, SG Digital Cristina Turbatu, head of innovation lab and marketplace, Playtech Mattias Wedar, chief product and technology officer, LeoVegas
Mark Balestra, partner, Segev LLP Melanie Ellis, partner, Northridge Law Gustaf Hoffstedt, chief executive, Branscheforenigen för Onlinespel (BOS) David McLeish, partner, Wiggin
Part eight - social responsibility
Maris Catania, head of responsible gaming and research, Kindred Grainne Hurst, group corporate affairs director, Entain Daniela Johansson, deputy CEO and chief responsibility officer, PAF Matt Zarb-Cousin, founder, Clean Up Gambling