Ben Dellaca talks RubyPlay, the future of social, and much more: The Gambling Files RTFM 119

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In the intro, the handsome one – Jon – talks to his inferior and less manly colleague, Fintron, about some things [0:00 - 11:36].

Then we meet Ben Dellaca, Group CEO of Ruby Play, a New Zealand-based gaming company. Ben has extensive experience in the gaming industry and is passionate about creating responsible and user-friendly gaming experiences.

Summary: Ben Dellaca, the Group CEO of Ruby Play, joins the podcast to discuss the company's focus on creating responsible and user-friendly gaming experiences. They talk about the challenges of making games more responsible and cutting back on microtransactions and loot boxes. Ben shares insights into the world of social casinos and how they offer real money outcomes through sweepstakes. He also discusses the importance of considering the impact of gaming on players, especially in the context of children and vulnerable individuals.

Key Takeaways:

• Ruby Play is focused on creating responsible and user-friendly gaming experiences.
• The company is exploring ways to cut back on microtransactions and loot boxes in order to make games more responsible.
• Social casinos offer real money outcomes through sweepstakes, providing a unique gaming experience.
• It is important to consider the impact of gaming on players, especially children and vulnerable individuals.

Quotes:

• "We really don't want to do harm in the universe." - Ben Dellaca
• "We're rushing to put all this stuff in now, get it across absolutely everything so that when it does come time to do some kind of M and A action, it's already baked in." - Ben Dellaca