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30 Years In iGaming: From Casino Dealer to £2BN CEO
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- The iGaming Leader
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- Apr 25, 2026
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- 2500
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Summary
In this episode of the iGaming Leader Podcast, Leo Judkins sits down with Dan Phillips, a 30-year veteran of the industry who started his career as a trainee dealer in a Soho basement and rose to run a £2 billion turnover business. Dan shares the "no-bullshit" reality of leadership, from the gut-wrenching moment his biggest client walked away during his first week as a CEO to the complex ethics of managing global redundancies. The conversation dives deep into the specific decisions that shape a career: why the "invincibility of youth" can be a leader's greatest asset and its biggest risk, the strategic necessity of admitting when you don't have the answer, and how to spot "wingers" in your organisation. Whether you are leading a team of five or an organisation of 700, Dan’s insights on "customer-first" leadership and the "50/25/25" framework of team commitment offer a masterclass in operational excellence. Guest Bio Over three decades, Dan has built a distinguished career that has taken him from the casino floor in London to senior executive positions within some of the world’s leading regulated betting and gaming organisations. His experience spans online, retail, and social gaming across both B2B and B2C sectors, establishing him as a respected figure in the global gaming industry. Before joining Playnetic in 2023 as CEO and subsequently as a Non-Executive Director, Dan held a series of Director, Vice President, and C-level roles with major groups including Playtech and what is now the Entain Group. In these positions, he oversaw end-to-end product, service, and operational portfolios, managing large-scale teams and P&Ls while driving innovation, regulatory compliance, and expansion into new markets. Alongside his corporate leadership, Dan acts as a trusted advis…