Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
🎙️ NEXT.io Spotlight with Ben Scobie-Trumper, Head of Sales at GeoLocs by Mkodo.
In this episode, Stuart speaks with Ben Scobie-Trumper from GeoLocs by Mkodo live at NEXT Summit New York about the role of geolocation in regulated iGaming markets.
Ben explains why geolocation should not only be seen as a compliance checkbox, but also as a strategic tool for operators. The episode covers market launches in Ontario and Brazil, why operators should prepare early before entering regulated markets, and how accurate geolocation can help reduce friction in the player journey.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:14 - Introduction to GeoLocs by mkodo at NEXT Summit New York
00:30 - What GeoLocs does for iGaming operators
01:01 - mkodo’s gaming background and geolocation expertise
01:30 - Pre-flight checklist for new regulated markets
03:20 - The commercial value of geolocation
05:18 - Why operators switch geolocation providers
05:32 - The problem with IP-only geolocation
06:36 - Configurability for sweepstakes and changing state rules
07:13 - Reporting, regulator relationships and client partnerships
08:32 - The next challenges for geolocation
09:16 - Staying ahead of VPN spoofing and bad actors
10:22 - Monitoring, reporting and spotting suspicious activity
11:08 - Working with regulators and law enforcement
👤 Featuring: Ben Scobie-Trumper, Head of Sales at GeoLocs by Mkodo. linkedin.com/in/ben-scobie-trumper
🔗 Learn more: Mkodo, mkodo.com/s
🎙️ NEXT.io Spotlight with Ben Scobie-Trumper, Head of Sales at GeoLocs by Mkodo.
In this episode, Stuart speaks with Ben Scobie-Trumper from GeoLocs by Mkodo live at NEXT Summit New York about the role of geolocation in regulated iGaming markets.
Ben explains why geolocation should not only be seen as a compliance checkbox, but also as a strategic tool for operators. The episode covers market launches in Ontario and Brazil, why operators should prepare early before entering regulated markets, and how accurate geolocation can help reduce friction in the player journey.
⏰ Timestamps:
00:14 - Introduction to GeoLocs by mkodo at NEXT Summit New York
00:30 - What GeoLocs does for iGaming operators
01:01 - mkodo’s gaming background and geolocation expertise
01:30 - Pre-flight checklist for new regulated markets
03:20 - The commercial value of geolocation
05:18 - Why operators switch geolocation providers
05:32 - The problem with IP-only geolocation
06:36 - Configurability for sweepstakes and changing state rules
07:13 - Reporting, regulator relationships and client partnerships
08:32 - The next challenges for geolocation
09:16 - Staying ahead of VPN spoofing and bad actors
10:22 - Monitoring, reporting and spotting suspicious activity
11:08 - Working with regulators and law enforcement
👤 Featuring: Ben Scobie-Trumper, Head of Sales at GeoLocs by Mkodo. linkedin.com/in/ben-scobie-trumper
🔗 Learn more: Mkodo, mkodo.com/s
