Tammi Barlow, Vice President of Global Responsible Gaming at Bally’s, shares the story of her career journey, from her start in health and human services to developing and overseeing responsible gaming and corporate responsibility programs. As an expert in the responsible gaming space, Tammi sheds light on lesser-known areas of the industry, debunking misconceptions and looking at future opportunities for growth and better player protection in the evolving responsible gaming landscape.

Alex Dixon, President and CEO of the Dubuque Racing Association, joins us to tell the story of his unique path as a third-generation casino employee, from growing up in Vegas to managing casino properties across the country. Alex and Wondr Nation CEO Anika Howard discuss the importance of mentorship, sponsorship and family values in his leadership journey while highlighting the role gaming can play in economic and community development.

Co-Founder and CEO of Cxmmunity Media Ryan Johnson joins us to discuss how his company is fostering diversity and equity in eSports gaming and media. Through initiatives like the HBCU eSports League, Big Creator, and his nonprofit Gaming Community Co., Ryan and his team have found great success in creating more opportunities for young people to discover a passion for eSports.

Welcome to Level Up with Wondr! In this episode, President and CEO of Wondr Nation Anika Howard and VP Marketing & Operations Dyani Marvel introduce listeners to the podcast and give a preview of what’s to come.