Gamblers Connect and EGR Global Announce Exclusive Media Partnership

In the fast paced world of online gambling, strategic alliances between media houses are becoming increasingly significant. Gamblers Connect, an independent B2B media platform for the iGaming sector, announced a significant cooperation with EGR Global on September 1, 2026. At the heart of this partnership is the exclusive editorial coverage of the popular Power Seat podcast series, hosted by Dan Thomas. This format has established itself as one of the most important voices for executives discussing the future of the industry.

Through this collaboration, each episode of Power Seat will receive dedicated coverage in the Latest Podcasts section of Gamblers Connect. The editorial independence of both publications will be maintained while the reach of the content is massively increased. The series addresses critical topics such as regulatory change, compliance, market entry strategies, and technological innovations. This is particularly relevant at a time when markets worldwide, especially in Europe, are in a state of constant flux.

Numbers and facts

The Power Seat series has already attracted industry heavyweights. Early guests included Pontus Lindwall, Chief Executive of Betsson Group, and Mattias Wedar of LeoVegas Group. Gamblers Connect acts as an amplifier to prepare the core messages of these industry giants for a broader professional audience. The Gamblers Connect platform became known for various media collaborations in 2026, including a partnership with SiGMA Play on August 27, 2026.

Luka Dimitrijevic, Partnerships and Operations Lead at Gamblers Connect, sees the cooperation as a logical step for his company. He emphasizes the importance of making influential voices heard:

„Power Seat attracts some of the most influential voices in the industry, so it’s a natural fit for Gamblers Connect. Our role is to amplify those conversations through our own coverage, pulling out the key themes and takeaways for our audience while maintaining the editorial independence of both publications.“ - Luka Dimitrijevic, Partnerships and Operations Lead at Gamblers Connect

Background

EGR Global is known for a broad portfolio ranging from breaking news and market analysis to data driven research and high profile events. The partnership with Gamblers Connect adds a new layer of content distribution to the ecosystem. While EGR remains the primary source and host, Gamblers Connect provides accompanying analysis and linking, significantly improving the discoverability of expert opinions in the B2B iGaming space.

It is also interesting to compare these developments to others in the sector. While platforms like Slotegrator focus on technical innovations such as prediction markets, which according to COO Olga Ivanchik appeal particularly to the younger, media savvy generation, the cooperation between Gamblers Connect and EGR focuses on the discursive exchange at the top management level. Prediction markets use peer to peer models to provide more accurate forecasts than traditional bookmakers through collective intelligence, showing how diverse information gathering in iGaming has become in 2026.

Why it matters for German players

For German players active in regulated online casinos with a GGL license, this partnership indirectly means more transparency. When CEOs of companies like LeoVegas, which have brands in the German market, speak publicly about compliance and regulation, it provides insights into the integrity of the offers. In Germany, the Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 (GlüStV 2021) is the governing framework. German players benefit from strict protection measures such as the monthly deposit limit of 1,000 euros via the LUGAS system and the stake limit of 1 euro per game round for slots.

Media partnerships that address compliance topics strengthen awareness of the differences between licensed providers and the black market. The Joint Gambling Authority of the States (GGL) maintains a whitelist listing all legal providers. When international top managers emphasize the importance of regulatory loyalty in podcasts like Power Seat, it underlines the value of a German license compared to MGA or Curacao licenses, which have no legal basis for operating online casinos in Germany.

What it means for GGL-licensed casinos

Casinos with a GGL license are under constant scrutiny regarding player protection. The topics discussed in the podcasts, such as technological adjustments and corporate strategy, flow directly into the development of systems for the early detection of gambling addiction. Operators must ensure they fully meet the requirements for the panic button system and the central OASIS blocking file. The cooperation between Gamblers Connect and EGR ensures that best practices in player protection and technical implementation are spread more quickly within the industry. This promotes healthy competition where not just the bonus, but the quality of regulatory implementation is paramount.