MaxBet Podcast

Join host Mike McKiski in this exciting episode of the MaxBet Podcast as he interviews player loyalty pioneer Noah Acres! Discover the latest trends in real time bonusing and custom offers, as powered by their Foundations platform.  In this episode, Noah shares his journey through the world of casino player loyalty, offering listeners his unique perspective on the future of rewards programs, playe...

In this episode of the MaxBet Podcast, host Mike McKiski welcomes Heather Lee, a branding and marketing expert, to discuss the vital elements of personal and company brand building, as well as navigating career transitions. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal brand, elevate your company's presence, or switch careers entirely, Heather shares invaluable insights and actionable strategies...

Join host Mike McKiski on this exciting episode of the MaxBet Podcast as he welcomes Mike Brennan, Chief Product Officer at Bluberi. Together, they dive deep into the world of game design, discussing the latest trends and innovations that are shaping the gaming industry. In this episode, you'll discover: The Future of Game Development: Mike Brennan shares his insights on emerging technologies and...

In this episode, we delve into the captivating tale of how a basic poker card protector evolved into a multinational casino gifting empire. Delve into the impact of artificial intelligence and data strategy on the future of gifting, and grasp why casinos should view their gifting initiatives as immersive experiences, not just channels for dispersing branded bagel slicers. Join Landon and Mike as t...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Brian Green, COO of Graton Casino, and Charlie Skinner, President of Marker Trax, as they delve into the world of cashless gaming. Discover firsthand from an industry operator who has successfully integrated cashless technology onto their gaming floor. Gain valuable insights into the benefits of embracing new technology and its impact on the gaming experie...

In this engaging episode, Chris Justice, the visionary CEO of Pavilion Payments, brings more than just cigars and cookies to the podcast—he shares a wealth of infinite wisdom. Join Mike and Landon as they delve into Chris's vision to simplify the transition to a cashless society. Chris discusses how he believes leveraging broad market consumer technology can rapidly enhance the casino cashless exp...

In our most recent Cashless Conversation, brought to you by MarkerTrax and their acclaimed cashless gaming solution, we are excited to have Noah Acres from Acres Manufacturing as our guest. Noah will guide us through their innovative product, "Foundation," a universal casino data system. We'll delve into the cutting-edge technology that brings us closer to real-time personalized player bonuses on...

In this episode, we are joined by Kiran Brahmandam, the CEO of Gaming Analytics. Together, we explore the cutting-edge advancements in the application of artificial intelligence to casino data. Kiran sheds light on how casinos can harness the power of AI tools to enhance and optimize the player experience, all while sharing his visionary dreams for the future of this transformative technology. Joi...

Join us for our latest Cashless Conversation, proudly sponsored by Marker Trax! In this engaging discussion, we're delighted to welcome Carol Thompson, CMO of Marker Trax, and Charlie Skinner, President of Marker Trax, as they share their remarkable journey towards making casino credit accessible to all. Discover their insights into the future of cashless transactions and get an exclusive first lo...

In this episode Cameron Stewart, Group Vice President of US Games, and Kelly Trask, Director of Slot Performance & Strategy for SciPlay join the podcast to discuss the latest trends in social gaming, how they are leveraging the power of social gaming data to build better land-based, real money slot machines, and issue the craziest challenge in the history of the MaxBet Podcast!! 

Join us for an engaging discussion in the latest installment of Cashless Conversation, brought to you by Marker Trax. In this episode, we're thrilled to host Justin Moore, a seasoned veteran of the casino industry. Tune in as Justin delves into his wealth of experience in choosing cashless gaming partners, sheds light on his anticipated trends propelling the gaming industry forward, and treats us...

Join Mike and Landon in this exciting episode filled with major life updates (spoiler alert: there are tons!) as they delve into fascinating discussions on the profound influence of AI on our world. Get ready to explore some wild and creative applications of ChatGPT that will leave you in awe. But that's not all—be sure not to miss the heartwarming moments as Mike provides Landon with the much-nee...

In our next "Cashless Conversation" presented by Marker Trax, Omer Sattar, co-CEO of Sightline Payments, and Gary Larkin, President of Koin Payments join the podcast to discuss the progress made along the road to cashless in the gaming industry today, what lies ahead as we strive for greater cashless adoption in the gambling business, and they each share some helpful insights on how to get started...

In this episode Michael Shackleford, aka "The Wizard of Odds", famed table game mathematician and author joins the podcast to discuss how a baby name website influenced his casino website start, some tips on how to win at the tables, and teases his new book which will help players take on the house!

In the first "Cashless Conversation" presented by Marker Trax, CEO Gary Ellis and Marketing Executive Anamarie Ellis join the podcast to discuss the inspiration behind Marker Trax, why cashless gaming is important for everyone, and share some fun inside stories from one of gaming's top families! 

In this episode Bennie Mancino, Director of Table Games at Presque Isle Downs & Casino and host of the "B in the Know" YouTube Vlog, joins the show to share some table game operations best practices, what he is most looking forward to in the future, and shares quite a few fun stories from his days working at Hard Rock Las Vegas. 

In this episode David Gill, Area Vice President at Technologent, joins the podcast to discuss the latest trends in technology innovation, some ways to fight the never-ending cyber security attacks, and shares how some of the tricks he has learned as a World Champion Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu has helped accelerate his success in business.

In this episode Ari Mizrachi, Sr. Vice President and Head of North American Business at Tangam Systems joins the podcast to discuss his history as a professional Jai Alai player, how his lifelong love of gambling lead him to a career in table games, and offers some key insights on how he believes data will influence the future of the casino industry. 

In this episode Siobhán Lane, Chief Executive Officer - Gaming at Light & Wonder joins the podcast to discuss her first 180 days on the job, how she manages to balance the demands of a high powered job and a high powered family, and gives us some advice on how we can make the workplace a better place for everyone. 

In this episode Dr. Brett Abarbanel, Executive Director of the International Gaming Institute at UNLV, joins the podcast to discuss her vision for the future of gaming, some of the fun projects currently being worked on at the institute, and always previews what attendees can expect at the upcoming Conference of Gambling and Risk Taking. 

The Maxbet podcast is back in action at our all-new L&W studio! Our team has been working tirelessly to ensure that we bring you the latest and greatest information about the gaming industry. As you are aware, the gaming industry is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments is crucial for staying ahead of the competition. At Maxbet, we are committed to pro...

In this episode, Mike and Landon discuss what they would do if they won the 1.5 billion dollar MegaMillions jackpot, Mike's upcoming trip to the land down under, and honor the tradition of having Joel Simkins, Manging Director at Houlihan Lokey, drop some key market insights as the first guest in our new studio. 

In this episode Cassie Stratford - President of Global Gaming Women and Sr. Vice President of Legal Operations and Compliance at Boyd Gaming, as well as Siobhan Lane - Board Member at Global Gaming Women and Chief Commercial Officer, Gaming at Light and Wonder join the podcast to discuss how we can all be better allies to those around us, some easy ways to promote diversity and inclusion, the valu...

In this episode Rob Bone, Sr. Vice President of Global Systems and Services at Light & Wonder joins the podcast to discuss what he sees as the fun side of casino systems, where he thinks the future of systems technology is headed, and also reveals the wonderful keynote speaker he has planned at the upcoming L&W Systems User Conference.

In this episode John Purcell, CEO of DigiWheel joins the podcast as our first true Irish guest of all time! He shares the story of how the MaxBet Podcast helped his company get acquired, the rollercoaster of being an entrepreneur, and gives his perspective on why the future of the casino looks more and more like the Game Show network.