Ep. 214 features Alec Gehlot, Founder of PlaySignal, a responsible gaming platform helping operators intervene earlier, reduce self-exclusions, and create healthier player experiences.
Hear them discuss:
The inspiration behind PlaySignal and why rising self-exclusion rates reveal a growing industry challenge
How PlaySignal’s traffic-light system helps identify at-risk behavior and intervene before players reach a crisis point
Why Alec believes responsible gaming should move from a back-office compliance function to a player-facing experience
The concept of “RG 3.0” and how behavioral science, player psychology, and real-time engagement can reshape responsible gaming
Balancing player protection and retention by helping operators act proactively rather than reactively
The pressures facing regulated operators, including higher taxes, tighter regulations, and competition from offshore markets
Why responsible gaming may become the strongest differentiator for licensed operators in the years ahead
How prediction markets and platforms like Kalshi are approaching self-exclusion and responsible participation
Alec’s decision to bootstrap PlaySignal and his approach to building a lean startup in the gaming industry
The entrepreneurial lessons he’s learned from boxing, resilience, and getting “punched in the face” while building a company
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