Overview
        
        
          In this episode of Payment Agenda, we are joined by a true visionary, Nick Hill, a distinguished figure in the gambling and casino industry with over 18 years of experience. Nick is at the forefront of pioneering solutions that are reshaping the way we engage with technology and games.  Nick Hill takes us on a journey exploring the potential of blockchain technology beyond the realm of cryptocurrencies, shedding light on the remarkable applications of distributed ledger technology (DLT), tokenisation, and VR. Discover how technologies are transforming the gambling industry, offering enhanced player protection, identity verification, and responsible gaming practices.
        
        
                      
                      
              
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                The fundamental understanding of distributed ledger technology
              
             
                      
              
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                How blockchain can be used for player protection and compliance
              
             
                      
              
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                The future of gaming: VR technologies, tokenisation, responsible gambling
              
             
                      
              
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                The convergence of traditional, online, and immersive casino experiences
              
             
                      
              
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                Technological shifts & regulation
              
             
                      
              
                                                20:53
              
              
                Speed of blockchain transactions
              
             
                      
              
                                                22:25
              
              
                Balancing player protection, privacy, and technology. ‘Gambling passport’ concept
              
             
                      
              
                                                25:20
              
              
                The collaboration between the industry and regulators for player protection
              
             
                      
              
                                                26:22
              
              
                The importance of educating and retaining players for long-term success
              
             
                      
              
                                                29:20
              
              
                The benefits of tokenised data and AI for behaviour analysis and responsible gaming
              
             
                      
              
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                The need for heavy investments to build metaverse games
              
             
                      
              
                                                34:13
              
              
                Discussing interactions with payments in virtual reality
              
             
                      
              
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                Payment trends and cost-effectiveness