#71 - Interview with Brian Christner - From Las Vegas to Switzerland: Brian Christner on the Future of Online Gaming

In this episode of the CapricornConnect Podcast, Jakob speaks with
Brian Christner, Chief Online Gaming at Casino Baden, about the
rapid transformation of the gambling industry and his unique career
journey. Originally from Arizona, Brian shares how his path led
from the US Air Force to Las Vegas, the world’s gambling capital,
and later to Switzerland, where he co-founded one of the country’s
first DevOps consultancies before moving into online gaming. Key
topics in this conversation: - The transition from offline to
online casinos – and why the future will be omnichannel -
Responsible gaming: how Casino Baden uses education, compliance,
and AI to protect players - The role of AI in game design and in
identifying risky behavior before problems arise -
Entrepreneurship: founding, scaling, and exiting a consultancy in
Switzerland - Leadership & culture: building strong teams
through trust and connection – even during COVID - Brian’s personal
philosophy of being a first mover and an enabler for people and
technology A thought-provoking discussion at the intersection of
gaming, technology, and entrepreneurship.