iGaming Real Talk
iGaming Real Talk · Our story

Real conversations,
real insights.

Welcome to iGaming Real Talk, formerly known as The Manesh Palli Show. We’re a podcast where real conversations take centre stage. We release 10 episodes every month and speak openly with founders, creators, and leaders in the iGaming industry about what it really takes to grow, lead, and keep going.

72
Episodes
28h 25m
Of tape
60
Guests
The last 10 episodesAug 2026
EP 73What Makes a Brand Unforgettable? | Marketing, Campaigns & LinkedIn Strategy | Irina VeselkovaEP 72Self-Exclusion Isn't Enough. Player Safety, Responsible Gambling & iGaming | Alec Gehlot, PlaySignalEP 71Fake Streamers, Bad Traffic & iGaming Marketing | Part 2 | Levon Nikoghosyan, AffPapaEP 70Are There Too Many iGaming Events? | Alex Pratt, Clarion Gaming | iGaming Real TalkEP 69The Biggest Mistake Companies Make with AI | David Harris and Vlad BondarenkoEP 68Regulated iGaming Explained: St8's Strategy for UK, Ontario & Alberta | David Fall | St8EP 67AI, Fraud & Affiliate Marketing: What Operators Need to Know | Levon Nikoghosyan | AffPapaEP 66Are prediction markets the future of sports betting? | Chris Nikolopoulos | BETBYEP 65Lazy Intelligence: A Smarter Way to Build B2B Products | David Harris and Vlad Bondarenko | ReferOnEP 64What does it really take to build games for Brazil? | Fabíola Jaeger | Caleta Gaming

72 episodes published, most recently in Aug 2026.

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Our mission

To create a space for authentic, unfiltered conversations that provide real value to professionals in the iGaming industry.

Authenticity

No scripts, no rehearsals. Just honest conversations about the realities of building and leading in iGaming.

Community

Building connections between industry professionals through shared experiences and insights.

Value

Every episode delivers actionable insights that listeners can apply to their own journeys.

Your host
Surya Palli recording an episode
Surya Palli (Manesh)Founder of iGaming Real Talk.

With years of experience in the iGaming industry, Surya brings a unique perspective to every conversation. His genuine curiosity and industry knowledge create the environment for guests to share their stories openly.

What started as The Manesh Palli Show has evolved into iGaming Real Talk, a platform dedicated to authentic conversations that matter. Surya’s mission is to create content that genuinely helps people in their professional journeys.

He is a 360° marketing leader with 10+ years of experience across the iGaming and crypto sectors, known for speed, proactivity and getting things done.

Every episode he has hosted on iGaming Real Talk

Proven expertise5
  • 01Creating iGaming B2B brands from the ground up
  • 02Building marketing teams that deliver high-performance results
  • 03Creating, hosting and promoting a podcast
  • 04Growing personal brands on LinkedIn
  • 05Simplifying marketing operations with clear, efficient processes
Hosted by Surya

Surya running the conversation on other leading iGaming podcasts and channels.

58:14
My Gaming License (MGL)

Launch a Casino in 30 Minutes: How Maincard Is the Shopify of iGaming

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45:13
My Gaming License (MGL)

Prediction Markets & Sweepstakes Casinos: How to License Them Globally

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41:12
My Gaming License (MGL)

McKinsey Partner Turned iGaming CEO: AI-First Strategy Revealed | BetConstruct

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28:18
My Gaming License (MGL)

Is Liberia the Best iGaming License? Cheaper & Faster Than Curaçao

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On the other side of the mic

Surya Palli as a guest on other shows and podcasts across the industry.

34:18
Odys Podcast: The High Stakes Growth Show

Your Product Is the Same as Everyone Else's. Now What? | Surya Palli

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42:35
My Gaming License (MGL)

iGaming Brand Building: What Successful Operators Do Differently | Surya Palli

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1:12:58
GammaStack: iGaming Unplugged

Building a Magnetic B2B Brand in iGaming with Surya Palli | iGaming Unplugged Ep. 04

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26:04
18Peaches: PeachMarathon

Turning Fear Into Meaningful Conversations with Surya Palli | 18Peaches

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25:47
Kensho Media: The Squared Table

How Clarity Wins in iGaming with Manesh Palli

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Our journey
  1. March2025

    The beginning

    Started as The Manesh Palli Show, with a focus on honest conversations.

  2. December2025

    The community

    Built a thriving WhatsApp community of iGaming professionals.

  3. January2026

    The rebrand

    Evolved into iGaming Real Talk, to better reflect the niche focus.

  4. Now

    Going strong

    10 episodes monthly, reaching thousands of industry leaders.

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