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. Before Paul, there is some talk about things and stuff. Enjoy the episode.
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 a sensible question and Mel gives another brilliant answer. Apologies for this episode coming out l...
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 influencing but mostly it's about changes in Curacao, and the recent changes in Netherlands. He's great,...
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 that turns out. It's not pretty [4:31 - 1:03:07]. Then Clare Cogan rolls in to discuss the difficultie...
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 man of many talents Eliot Jacobson who discusses his past life as a card counter and consultant to t...
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 expert in to discuss [9:52 - 54:59]. Then we welcome back the legend that is Steve Ruddock, and he explai...
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 - 46:44]. Then we're joined by hang on that can't be right no it is, Jennifer Gaynor to talk about the ...
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 welcome back the always-excellent Frank op de Woerd of CasinoNews.nl to talk about recent development...
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 to talk about the recent 'greylisting' of the peninsula. This is also where the difference betw...
It's a beauty this week, brought to you in association with Sportingtech, who would probably get your bike back if it got stolen. We begin with Jon talking about the opening lines of books for no discerible reason [0:00 - 10:34], then the always-excellent Michelle Hembury joins Jon to discuss recent enforcement and progress in Germany's iGaming [10:35 - 42:01]. Julia Wilson then educates us about alcohol-free wine, how it's made and why it's a solid addition to your F&B offering [42:16 - 1:2...
It's a strange one this week... But it's also our first with a sponsor, yay! Welcome to Sportingtech.com and all the good shit they do. Jon is on his own for the intro so it's thankfully short, not unlike him [0:00 - 10:39], then Jake Benzaquin and Dean Sisun join the cahps to discuss Prophet Exchange [10:49 - 43:37]. Alan Davis stops by to explain what the hell Spotlight Sports' new report is about and to hear Jon tell a joke that's actually quite good [43:38 - 1:24:10]; finally we are joined b...
A reasonably epic episode. Fintan and Jon kick off discussing Jon's sexercise moves (they're actually for mobility and leg strength) and more [0:00 - 19:37], then they're joined by the wonderful Sharon Singleton of Asia Gaming Brief fame, discussing recent bizarre events in Philippines, an update on Australia's long-running soap opera, and Macau's 'recovery' [19:38 - 56:09]. Then star VC bloke Lloyd Danzig pops in to talk all things VC and investing, with a dash of American Psycho in there [56:1...
This week we have Jon's book recommendations for Fintan - yes, really - and exciting news about sponsorship [0:00 - 31:51]; then they chaps are joined by the excellent Debra Nutton, a gaming exec who has long stints in the boardrooms of MGM and Wynn Resorts on her resumé. Debra talks about a stellar career and what she's learned [31:52 - 1:25:33]. Then Kim Lund emerges like the sun to warm our souls, discussing the space between gaming and gambling, game development, and his hopes for Aftermath ...
We return for more shenanigans. Fintan and Jon discuss depilation and Spotify, among other things [0:00 - 19:56]; then the chaps are joined by Andrew Tottenham who discusses many things - the role of an outside consultant, which markets excite him globally, and much more [19:58 - 1:26:41]. Then Harry 'Clubber' Lang pops up for a return visit, talking muchos smack, and also branding - who's nailing it and who isn't [1:26:42 - 2:03:26]. Then there's some bits at the end about where to find us etc ...
Another week, another episode of pure unexpurgated joy. The chaps talk some nonsense, and discuss the episode, first [0:00 - 19:54]. Then Fintan and Jon have a brainwave, which they unleash on the unfortunate but great Melanie Ellis, and decide to formulate Gaming Act Review Bingo; Mel discusses some of the things we are likely to see in the review, should it ever emerge, and some things that seem less likely now [19:55 - 53:08]. Then Jon is joined by the excellently named Chris Justice of Globa...
Another week, another video trail, and yet again Jon gets away with Fintan not realising they've started recording. This week, the Indiana Jones and Short Round of the gambling industry talk smack [0:00 - 15:31] then meet the legendary Kate Chambers to discuss ICE and her new project, The Gaming Boardroom [15:32 - 1:14:03]. Then Tom Waterhouse pops in to talk about his career and life as a 4th generation bookie, plus some tales of his amazing grandfather and their ties to Tonga [1:14:04 - 1:58:4...
It's another winner. And this one has a video trailer! Fintan and Jon talk trash to start, including Fintan's next challenge, the destruction of the traditional news network, and some other stuff [0:00 - 38:18]. Then Simon Thomas joins the podcast, The Don at The Hippodrome Casino. Simon discusses the upcoming Gambling Act review in the UK, and talks about the first 10 years of the Hippodrome's life, and drops the odd name here and there. Prince, for example [38:19 - 1:36:10]. Finally, we are ou...
Ohhhh this is a good episode. Fintan and Jon talk about, you know, what's in the episode first [0:00 - 11:35], followed by the great Tom Nieman explaining what's going on with Chicago and its planned casino, and why the nay-sayers are circling [11:36 - 46:27]. Then we're joined by the excellent Alberto Alfieri of Jada Gaming and Paul Crisp of Symplify to explain why their AI-driven hyper-individualisation software is great for customer service - and 50% of these guests watch Cobra Kai - plus a n...
We kick off with Fintan trying to decide the next punishing race he wants to do, while Jon is highly supportive [0:00 - 31:21], then we're joined by top new guest Jay Sayta, who explains both the land-based and online sides of the industry in India [31:22 - 1:18:55]. It's an education. Then Jennifer Gaynor stops by to discuss what's been happening in Vegas - the Palms re-opening, the recent Strip proerty purchase by that nice Mr Fertita, the blossom of sports teams in Vegas (and F1!), and the de...
This week Fintan and Jon discuss some random stuff at the start [0:01] before welcoming the always-excellent Steve Ruddock of Wagers.com to talk about how the NY online market is developing, and the MGM bid for LeoVegas [16:17]; then they are graced by the presence of Michelle Hembury of German law firm Melchers to discuss the recent case involving Entain, and explain why it's not as disturbing as it may first appear [1:08:21]. Littered throughout are also references to Cobra Kai, of course. And...
Fintan is entirely present this episode, discussing with Jon the noticeable decline in the quality of free stuff at expos [0:00 - 17:19] before they are joined by Jeevan Jeyaratnam, COO at Abelson Odds to talk sports betting and odds setting [17:21 - 1:11:41]. Then Luke Cotton from Code Red Esports pops up to explain, well, Esports, how it works, what works and doesn't work, and much more. We also ask both guests the crucial Cobra Kai question, with shocking results, and Sylvester Stallone pops ...
Fintan's return was only partial, it seems; he's here for the intro today, but not the interview. *sigh* He's getting too big for us I think. Anyway, he and Jon discuss the recent ICE show, and The Casino Awards [0:00 - 28:45], then Jon is joined by Earle G Hall to discuss cashless gaming. Earle is a part of the GSA and is also CEO of AXES, so he speaks with authority to enlighten us to the issues that surround the adoption of cashless, why it should happen, and what to be wary of when it does [...
FINTAN RETURNS! This must be what it was like making Lord of the Rings. Intro chit-chat with a dash of ICE is at the beginning [0:00 - 13:45], then we are joined by Michelle Hembury of German law firm Melchers to discuss just what's gone wrong with the regulatory side of gambling there [13:46 - 38:02]. Dr Michael Auer returns too, discussing his academic paper on the impact of game mechanics on problematic gambling behaviour, in a truly exceptional study using real player data [38:04 - 1:18:14];...
Jon - still on his lonesome - finds the time to talk to himself about the genius of using the ampersand/and in a company name [0:00 - 5:44], and complains about having a sore throat. Then he's joined by the one and only guest this week, Casino International publisher Paul Ryder, who's here to discuss next week's Casino Awards, and to explain why they're not crap [5:45 - 46:09].
Talking smack goes solo this week without Fintan as he yomps through the desert instead of doing this, so Jon thinks up some cool new names for gambling companies [0:00 - 5:38]; Asia Gaming Brief's Sharon Singleton comes on to discuss events in Australia, what may be happening in Saipan and of course, Macau [5:39 - 33:36]; and IGT's Jennifer Bowman talks about inspiration, beluga whales, her career and the benefits of mentorship, and a lot more [33:38 - 1:43:46]. No narwhals though.
Another twofer, as our American cousins say; Jon and Fintan meet two guests but it's two superb guests. First they talk smack [0:00 - 9:23]. Then the brilliant Harp Edwards explains the work at Gordon Moody, where she works on the world's first ever residential treatment centre for women with gambling problems. This could be industry-changing, and it's a great listen [9:24 - 1:01:47]. And the data! Second, we have The Guardian's Rob Davies talking about his recent book, Jackpot: How Gambing Conq...
Just two guests this week but we're pretty sure the show is a winner. Jon and Fintan talk smack [0:00 - 18:28], then get comfortable with David Aindow of Synectics to chizzle-chazzle about security, the cloud, data sharing, and all kinds of things [18:29 - 58:44]. And then Jon mocks Fintan and gets his chat on with Paul Burns of the Canadian Gaming Association to talk about Ontario opening up and what's going on there [58:46 - 1:50:53]. Not to be missed, in our not-very-humble opinion.
Fintan and Jon talk to returning superstar Sarah Ramanauskas about the UK NHS decision to no longer accept funding from an industry-backed source [16:16 - 49:41], and Matt Zarb-Cousin joins us to find common ground and discuss his lived experience, and stuff [49:43 - 1:44:15]. Enjoy!
Fintan and Jon meet Alex Pratt from Clarion Gaming to talk turkey, and what ICE might actually be this year - plus where it will wind up in future among other things [06:02 - 01:01:59]. Then Sean Chaffin stops in to explain what's going on with both the potential for casinos in Texas, and the state's existing poker clubs, plus shares some pretty amazing history of the state regarding gambling [01:02:00 - 01:37:15].
