It's been a big week. First, Fintan and Jon have agreed a deal to become part of the excellent AndMore Media stable of studs, which is nice. Check out their newsletters if you haven't already - Earnings + More, Compliance + More, and Sharpr. They're all bloody great and that's not bias for our new publishing overlords. This episode fintan and Jon discuss stuff, including a motoring fine and the merits of Robin Hood; Prince of Thieves [0:00 - 27:05]. THey are then joined by the fascinating David ...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 82
It's a glorious second episode for the week, with Jon and Fintan on intro duties which take in - somehow - parenting, therapy, and executive recruitment [0:00 - 28:56]. Then they welcome top guest Sebastian Paris, COO of Bwise Media who comes to discuss his recent thought provoking LinkedIn post about ICE and the issues he had there. But as ever, the conversation takes many, many turns [28:57 - 1:32:35]…
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 81
This week's first episode sees Fintan and Jon tee off talking about all kinds of stuff, including the recent bonkers Videoslots issue in Netherlands [0:00 - 23:53] before they are joined by the most excellent - nay, venerable - Katherine Sayre of the Wall Street Journal. Katherine talks about the burgeoning not-a-slot-but-looks-a-lot-like-a-slot industry that has sprung up in many US states, issues with sportsbook expansion and tribal gaming, and more. She also explains that her version of cocon...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 80
An episode with a difference. First, the intro is Jon and Corporate Overlord Paul Sculpher of Gaming Recruitment Solutions ( www.grs-recruit.com ) who discuss some recruitment stuff, some cake-related things, all sorts [0:00 - 20:53]. Then our guest Fintan turns up, to discuss the news of the day. In this episode we actually explore a subject and research in real time, and you will hear the horror unfold as we look at the Betting And Gaming Council's latest press release [20:54 - 1:05:49]. You c...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 79
It's just Jon this week, Fintan and his hair are away being a Proper Dad. Doing away with the old intro format, Jon gets right into it with guest Scott Longley of the +More media empire, finding out about their newest product, Compliance + More; then they discuss recent events around 888, and the likelihood of iCasino ever appearing in New York State. It's another winner. But we miss Fintan.
Feb 21, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Well, a second superlative episode in a week. What a time to be alive! Fintan and Jon begin by talking about whether or not hamsters might be delicious, among other things, in a tightly-scripted opening exchange [0:00 - 17:12] before being joined by guest Ed Dickerson. Ed joins us from Greco, a company fighting bonus abuse in the industry and tells us his poacher-turned-gamekeeper tale. It's a great episode, Fintan nerds out and we learn whether Greco is named for former early 90s teen idol Rich...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 77
What an episode this week... It kicks off with Fintan and Jon discussing their first-ever in-person meeting, which happened at ICE; they also discuss ICE itself, and how Jon thought Fintan would be taller. Conversation switches to the cost of things for exhibitors/price gouging as highlighted in a recent LI post [0:00 - 26:52]. Then in swishes guest Jamie Salsburg to talk SMACK. We get into the branding of RG, why sometimes it's just completely unsuccessful and what can be done about that; we ev...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Fintan and Jon kick off by talking about the hot topics going on in the world - this time it's about dishonest politicians being dishonest, among other things [0:00 - 14:09]. Then we meet the honestly excellent Steven DeMar to learn about his also-excellent brother (who invented the arcade game Defender! For real!) and their business, ODDSWorks. The gents have created a gaming conduit for North America, effectively, which allows smaller studios to get their games out to a much, much wider market...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 75
This week, Jon manages to alienate two whole British cities in the intro [0:00 - 14:06], before he and Fintan are joined by Dominika and Nicolas Renaux, founders of new RG company NoNoxa. The pair explain how the company came about, their complementary industry backgrounds, their exciting partners (Maris! Karim!) and just how it all works [14:07 - 1:12:23]. Just two questions remain - what's their favourite Christmas film, and have they seen Cobra Kai? Listen and find out.
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Fintan and Jon kick off with discussing the recent rumours about Entain and MGM renewing their will they-won't-they dance, plus they probably talk about some other unconnected stuff [0:00 - 23:53]. Then Jay Sayta, the pie-fingered genius himself, swoops in to bring us up to date on some confusing changes to the gaming laws in India and to hopefully clarify some of the more confusing bits for us [23:54 - 53:01]. Enjoy the episode!
Jan 25, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 73
No time stamps on this episode as guest Kate Chambers is with us from the beginning. First off, Jon brings us up to date on what he's actually doing at the moment, which brings us nicely to Kate joining the conversation to talk about the new resource she has just launched, The Gaming Boardroom ( www.thegamingboardroom.com ). It's a unique resource combining L&D, news, wider business insight, online and in-person events, reporting and much more. And Jon's part of it as well. So have a listen!...
Jan 19, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Jon gets proper told off by Fintan, who explains that the term Insect Overlord is not nearly as flattering as he thinks it is [0:00 - 14:45]. Then, our new overlord joins us from his recruitment castle in the shape of Paul Sculpher of GRS-Recruit.com, to talk about his many years in the industry and the hazards of recruitment [14:46 - 1:01:06]. Jon and Fintan chip in with some horror stories of their years of being headhunted (Fintan) and unemployable (the rest of the team).
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 72
It's the start of season 2, episode 70 (or episode 1? I really need to work that out), and we kick off with Fintan and Jon talking some rubbish or other. I mean, having a highly-focussed conversation which is probably about gaming but might be in quite an oblique fashion. Then we welcome the lovely Jesse Learmonth, host of The Betting Startup Podcast, who talks startups, favourites, what's going on for startups right now and all kinds of stuff. We even get into the top five Canadians *ever*. Enj...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Finally we reach the end of season 1 with the 69th episode, as our own small tribute to Bill & Ted. It's a big episode, kicking off with Fintan and Jon discussing all sorts of stuff, and Jon revealing he was once interviewed by the police over a serious allegation [0:00 - 32:24]. We then meet our guest, to discuss 2023 predictions with WhiteLabelCasinos.com CEO Phil Pearson, including what will happen to... well, pretty much everything [32:25 - 1:46:14]. It's a wide-ranging conversation, and...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Fintan and Jon discuss recent BGC comms [0:00 - 7:52], then we get to the good stuff. Brilliant German gambling lawyer Michelle Hembury, of Melchers Law, brings the latest developments from Germany and explains the ramifications [7:53 - 40:50]. It's all solid gold.
Jan 05, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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 episode not to be missed. Happy new year, here's to 2023 not being rubbish!
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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 about dubious marketing practises of gambling companies onto US university campuses, and we also discus...
Dec 22, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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 Jon suggests, in an RG context. Ben explains how the talent part works, the potential for building a b...
Dec 21, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 65
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.
Dec 20, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 64
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!
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 63
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!
Dec 13, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 62
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 episode!
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 61
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 he has had, and about being an influencer [29:37 - 1:12:32]. DAMMIT WE FORGOT TO ASK ABOUT COBRA KAI...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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 the curtain, frankly. Plus we find time to discuss football and the best Guinness in London [8:30 - 59...
Dec 01, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 59
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 to someone that explains how we can best help on the ground [22:57 - 1:01].
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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 many North American things indeed.
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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!
Nov 10, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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!
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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!
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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 Andre the Giant, among other things.
Sep 21, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 53
