The Gambling Files

Fintan and Jon talk first off, with Jon realising why dating apps just aren't working for him [0:00 - 16:01] and with some kind words about the podcast's benevolent sponsors, BWise Media and Clarion Gaming . Which reminds me, ICE registration is now open ! Then the chaps are joined by the excellent Kirsty Caldwell, CEO and founder of Betsmart Consulting . Kirsty discusses the challenges and comple...

First off, Fintan and Jon talk [0:00 - 19:47]. Some of it may even make sense. ICE definitely gets a mention, and not just because of corporate overlords Clarion Gaming and BWise Media , oh no! Then they're joined by Las Vegas royalty in the form of Seth Schorr, who discusses the recent amendment of Regulation 22 in Nevada, which allows sportsbook operators to accept wagers on esports. He explains...

First up, Fintan and Jon talk nonsense, then pure unadulterated sense [0:00 - 11:57]. Then the chaps are joined by guest Scott Longley of publishing overlords +More Media. Scott joins the podcast to discuss the recent Reputation Matters event, which focused on the UK Gambling Commission's white paper and the issue of frictionless checks. He highlights the discrepancy between the government's desir...

The intro on today's episode is, to quote Ned Ryerson, "a doozy". Jon and Fintan talk about running a bit, as Fintan has a race this weekend; they also get into the socialist tendencies of orca pods, and... well, it just goes everywhere. Jon also shares one of his favourite-ever stories [0:00 - 42:36]. Then the chaps are joined by Armalytix' Jeremy Lever; Jon also incorrectly states that he's the...

First up, Jon and Fintan talk about some things, and some other things, while thanking our corporate overlords at Clarion Gaming and BWise Media [0:00 - 7:56], then they're joined by the immensely excellent Layla O'Hara of SkyBet fame. You go along thinking some things can't change, they are already optimised, and then BAM – Acca Freeze pops up and changes the landscape. Layla was the creative bra...

Jon and Fintan talk a little bit in the intro. Not too much, though [0:00 - 4:21], but they do shoehorn in mentions of podcast sponsors BWise Media and Clarion Gaming , of course. Then it's Jon flying solo in the company of the excellent Rebbecca Scales and KerryJane Craigie. Rebbecca has been a part of the Women's Poker Association's growth for some time, while Kerry Jane has recently been voted...

First up, Jon and Fintan discuss their recent elevation to the upper echelons of the podcast charts in various countries [0:00 - 15:07]. Madness, I know, but they say it's good for such excellent sponsors as  BWise Media , and Clarion Gaming - both giants in their respective fields. Then the gents are joined by David King, Chief Product Officer at Rivalry, who Fintan goes full fanboy over. David d...

The intro sees Jon joined by Stephen Carter, of benevolent sponsorship overlords Clarion Gaming, to discuss the really-very-close-now iGaming Affiliate Awards [0:00 - 16:56], how you can nominate entries and all that jazz – go to  https://www.igbaffiliate.com/igba-awards/ to cast yours. NOW. This week’s guest is Brad Allen, senior analyst at Eilers and Krejcik, who joins Jon on TGF’s casting couch...

"We're not here to try and thwart the industry. We're trying to make sure the industry can succeed and exist in an entirely compliant way." We left the first episode on such a cliffhanger, you will be champing at the bit – no pun intended – to get at part two... Fintan and Jon keep the intro short and sweet [0:00 - 5:39], though they do of course mention graceful champion sponsors Clarion Gaming ,...

First up, Fintan and Jon discuss the potential for hypnotising listeners; it's possible, in fact, they may already have hypnotised you [0:00 - 9:34]. They also mention their wonderful sponsors, the virile  Clarion Gaming , the ultra-potent BWise Media , and returning for one week only, the ever-fertile Gaming Recruitment Solutions . Then the chaps are joined by superstar guest Andrew Rhodes who di...

First off, thanks - big, big thanks - to our sponsors Clarion Gaming and the excellent BWise Media , new kids on the block for sponsors and we will tell you more about them next episode... The chaps kick off with Jon talking about his dream of seeing The B-52s in Vegas, plus talk of the disturbing issues reported in Australia with gambling issues in young people, in ammong the usual babble and bur...

"All fantasy sports products are sports betting, but not all sports betting is fantasy sports." - Steve Ruddock We kick off with a conversation about corporate overlords Clarion Gaming and how a non-bouncy floor is conducive to a happy gaming event [0:00 - 17:18], among other things of course. And we allude to something Fintan learns in the upcoming talk: did you know what a proboscis is?  Then Jo...

Fintan's only in the intro on today's podcast because, well, you know [0:00 - 18:44]. Then Jon is joined by the most excellent Em Stroud, Corporate Clown Coach and co-founder of Laugh Think Play. Em joins the podcast to discuss the importance of bringing play, joy, and wonder into the business world. She shares her unique perspective as a clown and coach, helping individuals and companies improve...

More AI joy! I mean it's just SO GOOD. Anyway, Fintan and Jon blah blah, hasn't read the book, bad neighbour [0:00 - 8:45] But then they meet:  Luka Pataky, Senior Vice President for Automated Content at Sportradar. He leads a team that focuses on creating AI algorithms and computer vision technology to extract data from video content and generate raw data for various sports applications. Summary:...

Check it out – we're trying out some AI stuff for making the notes and everything!  In the intro, the handsome one – Jon – talks to his inferior and less manly colleague, Fintron, about some things [0:00 - 11:36]. Then we meet Ben Dellaca, Group CEO of Ruby Play, a New Zealand-based gaming company. Ben has extensive experience in the gaming industry and is passionate about creating responsible and...

Hey, have you seen any podcasts sponsored by Clarion Gaming? YOU HAVE NOW. Because this one is. I know, right? WOAH NELLY! So this episode, Fintan and Jon talk about some things [0:00 - 15:54] like what's in a name, and child tantrums. Then they're joined by the excellent Sarah Ramanauskas to talk about her new project The Game Safety Institute ( https://safer.games/) . It's genuinely a fresh step...

Why hello! Welcome to The Gambling Files podcast, sponsored by those fine folks at Clarion Gaming. Come and meet your hosts, Fintan Costello and Jon Bruford. Ah, here they come now; and you can hear Jon lure Fintan into a book-related trap using only a true story as bait [0:00 - 6:26]. Then we meet David Danzis, writer for PlayNJ.com, who explains why the supposed success story of Atlantic City's...

It's quite a long episode this week, but there's just the one so maybe you could listen in bite-sized chunks. Oh, and we also officially welcome our new corporate overlords podcast sponsor, Clarion Gaming. In the intro, Jon and Fintan discuss what's going on at the moment in the world and the industry, a glance at the UAE and InTouch issues that have popped up in the news, that kind of thing [0:00...

Slight change this week - no intro, as Fintan was just too busy and had too many chairman duties to perform; luckily Jon is nobody and was available. Phew! Jon is joined by EPIC Risk Management's Joanna Whitehall and Mark Potter to discuss the company's work in US college sports, and their recent announcement working with the Hippodrome in the UK to train staff on how to engage with people in diff...

In a late flurry after they realised neither one had booked a guest, Fintan and Jon discuss some of the industry's hot recent stories, starting with BetMGM - or is it MGMBet? - deciding to launch in the UK. What the... Also discussed are ICE relocating, plus Stephen King's books when he got sober, never having your phone off silent, and more.

First up, Fintan and Jon talk about stuff, and things, incuding the nascent football league in Saudi Arabia and what it might mean longer term [0:00 - 21:49]. Then they're joined by number one guest Steve Ruddock of Straight To The Point newsletter fame, who visits to get into the nitty-gritty of the ESPenN deal, and the recent WynnBET announcement. Steve is smart, knows the industry inside-out, a...

To kick off, Fintan and Jon discuss the freshly-announced deal for ESPN and Penn, and the Barstool angle, and Fintan has a new hero. Talk may wander around a few topics, including the actual content of Disney+, and what they've both watched recently [0:00 - 24:32]. Then they're joined by the mighty Tony Plaskow of Black Cow Technology, who has a jackpot product they can apparently put on anything....

Fintan and Jon discuss the recently-announced relocation of ICE to Barcelona from 2025 because, well, they're nothing if not crowd-followers [0:00 - 20:44]. Then Jon is joined by Kindred's Tom Banks to talk about the company's 0% proceeds from problem gamblers initiative, among other things [20:45 - 1:32:00]. Enjoy the episode!

First up, Jon and Fintan explain why Saipan is amusing to many Irish people, and talk about other bits and bobs [0:00 - 21:06]. Then it's time for Cody Luongo, who joins us from his Sharpr Newsletter, which explores the junction between gaming and gambling, and so inveitably hits eSports. But today we're talking about the story that Cody broke a couple of weeks ago about Roblox and illegal, under-...

Fintan and Jon talk some rubbish at the start; hang on, there might be something good in there. Might be worth a listen [0:00 - 21:15]. Then superstar guest Melanie Ellis, from Northridge (AKA The Artist Formerly Known As Northridge Law) joins them to discuss the recent news about the UK gambling white paper consultation and all that jazz. They talk affordability checks, Norwegian pastry (again!)...