The Gambling Files

You asked, we listened! We've done an even longer intro this episode thanks to public demand. Fintan and Jon discuss New Year's resolutions (well, Fintan does), then get in to talking Ohio, and potential game changers in the state. Or not [0:00 - 43:17]. Then we're joined by the excellent Antti Koivula to bring us up to date on the big recent news from Finland [43:18 - 1:26:04], so this is an epis...

A twisty-turny episode today... Well, it's not really. It's much more straightforward. No intro, straight into a peach of an episode with Oklahoma State University's Associate Professor of Management, John Holden. Jon and John discuss REITs, how they may in fact be a highly flawed and dangerous path for a business to tread in the long term; John also talks about the fairly recent-ish NYT story abo...

No Fintan this episode, as he's gadding about, gallivanting and doing things 'dads' do around Christmas. Bah, and humbug. Jon keeps the waffle to a minimum (I KNOW RIGHT) in the intro, [0:00 - 2:51] before introducing Brian Smillie, of 2Mee fame. Brian says the company is experiencing huge growth with a relatively simple offering; it's easy to see how it could resonate with users, not least, as Jo...

It's time to talk business, but first Fintan and Jon waffle [0:00 - 6:17] before being joined by this episode's guest, Varun Sudhakar of BetDEX fame. Varun explains the concept and execution of the recently-launched blockchain-based betting exchange [6:18 - 47:28]. This episode was scheduled to go out last week, but Jon had to move his office into his house so it was delayed. Sorry about that.

Fintan and Jon, unsponsored as they are, discuss the alleged shortcomings of the UK's Betting and Gaming Council - and invite them onto the podcast if they fancy it [0:00 - 34:52], then they're joined by the excellent Scott Longley of the wildly well-respected Earnings and More newsletter, so Fintan gets a chance to fanboy and we talk industry finance [34:53 - 1:25:14]. Enjoy the episode!

A short one to kick the week off; we begin with Fintan and Jon exchanging pleasantries [0:00 - 13:09], followed by the legendary Jay Sayta who joins Fintan and Jon to discuss the recent G2G event in Goa, plus an update on the status of a few things going on in the India gaming industry [13:10 - 37:13]. And tax! He talks about tax. That bit is important. Enjoy Jay!

In this week's unsponsored bonanza, Fintan and Jon are talking pap [0:00 - 15:28] before being joined by David Bartram, founder of CryptoGamblingNews.com and all-round crypto genius. He explains what happened with the recently-fallen crypto exchange FTX, and the ripples this has caused, including within the world of crypto casinos/gambling [15:29 - 1:07:40]. He's brilliant as ever. Enjoy the episo...

In our first unsponsored episode for quite a while, Fintan and Jon talk in the usual fashion [0:00 - 29:36] before being joined by slot influencer Mike Leuchtenberg. Mike is the man behind YouTube channel Oklahoma Casino Review Slots, a specialist channel for a particular type of slot machine. His channel has been growing since launch just over a year ago; he talks us through the project, issues h...

Our last episode with sponsors Sportingtech, and with technical difficulties for Fintan, which Jon has kindly left in so everyone can enjoy. In the intro there is the usual catch-up, everyone seems well [0:00 - 8:19]. The inimitable Harry Lang is on board to discuss marketing, referencing his own experiences of recruiting influencers and how the whole thing works. It's a fascinating look behind th...

Brought to you by those folks with pearly white teeth at Sportingtech! Fintan and Jon babble [0:00 - 22:56] and are then joined in a break from the norm by Per Rangaard, a board member of the Danish Support Group Ukraine, a team dedicated to clearing land mines and munitions from the war in Ukraine. As an industry we have all know people who have been impacted directly by the war - here we speak t...

Steve Ruddock is back, discussing his new work overlords, shedding some light on the decision by Sands to not do online things or something, and discussing the midterm elections in the US before the polls had opened. I guess we will know when you hear this whether Steve is psychic or not, amiright?? Fintan and Jon start off by talking pap [0:00 - 23:00], then it's Steve [23:30 - 1:06:31] talking m...

In our rather wonderfully sponsored-by-Sportingtech podcast we welcome back top gambling industry lawyer Jennifer Gaynor to discuss what's been going on in the city, including a discussion of what Tilman Fertitta is up to, sports franchises, and more. The intro is brief this episode [0:00 - 6:30] before they get into the action [6:50 - 42:05]. Enjoy the episode!

Sorry folks, it's been a while, but we explain the absence of the podcast, talk some smack [0:00 - 40:55], then we are joined by guest Leigh Nissim of Future Anthem fame who talks about Future Anthem, and other stuff [41:37 - 1:16:36]. Enjoy the episode! We're back!

Sponsored by those utter legends at Sportingtech, for all your iGaming needs! The podcast is graced once more by the magnificent Tom Nieman, who joins Jon to update us on Chicago, and talk a little about some other US-based bits and bobs. Fintan is here but only for the intro, in which we discuss his role to Jon's organ-grinder, sobriety, sponsoring athletes, and more. Enjoy the episode!

Sponsored by Sportingtech! Steve Ruddock, who you may remember from such hits as Wagers.com and currently starring in Props.com, joins Fintan and Jon to talk about the Wire Act and the potential issues for the future of gambling and datat transfer in the US in light of IGT's recent court case. Steve's a total legend, and he really knows his stuff. He also reveals his spiritual dojo, and we discuss...

52 episodes - that's a year, kinda. Happy birthday to us! And thanks to our sponsor Sportingtech for, you know, just being you. First episode this week we talk to the excellent Dario Gimenez, co-founder of Pow Gaming about both his company and what's worth knowing in iGaming in LatAm right now. Feedback on this format very welcome, enjoy the episode!

Brought to you by the wonderful folks at Sportingtech, for all your igaming platform needs. This episode, Fintan and Jon welcome back Paul Burns, President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association. Paul talks about the recently announced figures, and what we might expect next, and about lots of other stuff that's really interesting and salient. Including, but not limited to, his rumoured tattoo....

Did you know this podcast is sponsored by Sportingtech? It is! In this new shorter episode format, Jon discusses the big changes in gaming in his 17 years at Casino International. Plus, this episode Jon and Fintan are joined by Her Excellence Melanie Ellis, Partner at Northridge Law. Mel discusses the new English Prime Minister and what the appointment might mean for the industry, then Fintan asks...

We just thought we would try a shorter form this week and see how it goes; feedback appreciated. But somehow we still managed to gas in the intro for nearly 20 minutes... But then how would we ever find out about Jon's history of selling handbags at a poetry festival??? This week Fintan is back a little bit too, but the star is Frank Op De Woerd of CasinoNieuws.nl, he talks about his industry infl...

Did we mention we are presently sponsored by Sportingtech? They're great. But after the chat I just had with the garage, we might need another sponsor. Gah. Anyway, jon keeps chit-chat light but asks for feedback [0:00 - 4:30] then is joined by Jamie Mitchell of Low6 fame to talk, well, Low6 and other stuff. Luckily Fintan emailed some questions in and you should probably listen just to see how th...

Boy do we have a surprise for you... In assocation with our most excellent and fabulous sponsors Sportingtech, I mean. Jon kicks off with a seance to try and find Fintan [0:00 - 30:50], then is joined by University of Oklahoma research professor John Holden who discusses the regulatory oversight that's led to player acquisition costs becoming tax write-offs [31:34 - 1:19:06]. Then we're joined by...

Welcome back, another new episode in association with MEGA SPONSORS Sportingtech, for all your iGaming platform needs! Episode kicks off with Jon rambling (still no Fintan, best life etc) but not actually saying much [0:00 - 8:53], then we meet the very nice indeed Antti Koivula of Legal Gaming to learn about the state of Finland's gambling monopoly. It's a strange one, but luckily we got an exper...

More free-of-charge treats, you lucky people! And all in association with Sportingtech, who we love and stuff. We have some intro burble from Jon - probably best skipped this episode, and that's being generous [0:00 - 10:35] followed by the always wonderful Jennifer Gaynor who joins us to talk Vegas and what's been going on there - bodies in the lake, casinos being demolished, all sorts [10:54 - 4...

It's a musical feast this episode, it really is - sponsored by Sportingtech of course! We have Mara Carlyle's excellent Bowlface en Provence as intro music, then Jon muses on smoking bans in casinos, which customers didn't return after covid shutdowns, and his recent car accident; Jon is also joined by top rapper Fur Q who opines on his preferred iGaming platform provider [0:00 - 16:14]. Then we w...

New and improved, and somehow worse! Welcome back. Jon is joined by a kinda guest host in the shape of James Bennett of Receptional, and they talk about... well, allsorts, including PR, marketing, Eminem's bestie Proof and James's bestie Bixente Lizarazu [0:00 - 53:42]. Then we have Paul Foster of Crucial Compliance - he's also CEO of the Gibraltar Betting & Gaming Association and in pole position...