Connected with Pragmatic Solutions Shortlisted at the EGR Operator Awards 2026

Our Connected with Pragmatic Solutions podcast has been shortlisted for Marketing Campaign of the Year - B2B at the EGR Operator Awards 2026, recognising a programme built around substantive conversations with the people shaping iGaming.

Recognition for an operator-focused iGaming podcast

We are honoured to be shortlisted in this new category at the prestigious EGR Operator Awards. The recognition marks an important milestone for the Connected podcast, its guests, listeners and the team behind it.

Hosted by Pragmatic Solutions CEO Ashley Lang, Connected gives iGaming decision-makers access to expertise that helps them understand their options, challenge assumptions and make informed business decisions.

4.63 million views and reach across 600+ operators

Since launching in April 2025, Connected has recorded approximately 4.63 million views. Its campaign has reached senior staff across the industry, including at more than 600 targeted operators.

Created by Pragmatic Solutions and launched in collaboration with NEXT.io, Connected extends each interview through video and audio platforms, articles, transcripts, LinkedIn and newsletters. Distribution through NEXT.io and guests’ professional networks helps bring that expertise to relevant audiences across the sector.

Expert conversations on the key decisions operators face

As podcasts have become an increasingly familiar part of iGaming media, the quality and relevance of each conversation matter more than ever.

Ashley brings more than two decades of iGaming leadership to discussions spanning technology, payments, data, AI, regulation, investment and leadership. His experience allows each interview to explore the practical implications for operators, with the depth and context that complex subjects deserve.

Contributors have included specialists from AWS, ClickHouse, Trustly, Blask, Tekkorp, Gamecheck and Alea, among many others. Across these conversations, the emphasis remains consistent: informed perspectives, clear explanations and commercially relevant insight.

The long-form format gives guests the space to explain how things work, where the challenges lie and what their experience can teach the wider industry.

What industry executives and guests say about Connected

The EGR awards shortlist builds on feedback already received from senior industry figures.

One senior executive described Connected as “unquestionably the best iGaming podcast out there”. Other audience feedback has highlighted the accessibility of complex technical discussions and the relevance of topics such as platform integrations, security and leadership.

Guests have also recognised the care behind the programme. One praised Ashley’s interviewing approach, saying his “interview style and cadence made the whole thing feel natural and effortless”, while also commending the quality of the edit.

These responses speak to the work that goes into each episode, from the choice of subject and guest to the conversation itself and the finished production.

Explore Connected podcast episodes by subject

The programme reflects Pragmatic Solutions’ commitment to connecting operators with specialist knowledge across technology, business and regulation. Explore the conversations most relevant to your business.

Leadership, investment and business value

• Tekkorp: M&A in iGaming: How to Build Business Value

• Odgers: iGaming Leadership in 2026: What Boards and Investors Want from the C-Suite

MarTech, CRM and player retention

• Simon Gatenby: How MarTech and AI are Reshaping iGaming

• Fast Track: The Future of CRM

• Optimove: Maximising Customer Lifetime Value

• Xtremepush: AI-Powered iGaming Engagement

• Kyborg: iGaming CRM Strategy: Retention, VIP Management and AI

Data, analytics and infrastructure

• AWS: Boosting iGaming Performance

• Blask: AI-Powered Market Intelligence for iGaming

• ClickHouse: Real-Time iGaming Analytics: The Database Operators Are Switching To

• Cyclickal: Predicting Player Value from Day One

Payments and open banking

• Zimpler: Effortless iGaming Payments

• Nuvei: One Payment Solution to Scale Worldwide

• Trustly: Open Banking Payments in iGaming: Trustly on Pay by Bank, Pay N Play and Payment Orchestration

Regulation, compliance and player trust

• Crucial Compliance: Compliance that Powers Growth

• Signicat: Faster Player Onboarding, Stronger Compliance

• MIRACL: 99.9% Login Success Explained

• Gamecheck: Fake Casino Games Exposed

• GBGA & ISOLAS: Gibraltar’s New Gambling Act: Modernisation, New Licences, and What It Means for Operators

Casino aggregation, jackpots and sportsbook performance

• Alea: Saving Millions with Security-First Aggregation &Alea Jackpot: How Operators Can Configure and Earn From Their Own Branded Jackpot Engine

• ThrillTech: Turn Any Player Action into a Reason to Stay

Stay Connected

Thank you to the EGR awards judging panel, every guest who has shared their experience, everyone who has watched and contributed to the discussions, and the team behind the series.

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