AskGamblers Podcast

Endorphina’s CCO Kirill Miroshnichenko knows a thing or two about creating a successful themed slot - here he imparts that knowledge to reveal the creative process that developers go through, as well as details on his company’s 10-year anniversary celebrations.

(3:14) Is it difficult to make a game stand out in a crowded market?

(8:41) Endorphina 10th anniversary.

(14:38) Do you notice that certain slot themes are popular in specific regions?

(15:51) Endorphina's popular slots: Hell Hot 100 and Chance Machine.

Relax Gaming has just released a brilliant new progressive jackpot feature called Dream Drop - the company’s CPO, Simon Hammon, talks all about it here, including details on what makes it unique from a player’s point of view, as well as which slots will include the technology.

For convenience, the timestamps below will take you to key parts of the podcast:

(10:00) What is unique about Dream Drop from a player’s point of view?

(15:20) How does the Dream Drop progressive jackpot work in the Temple Tumble 2 slot?

(18:02) How is the jackpot contribution worked out on Dream Drop titles?

(24:10) Snake Arena Dream Drop slot and the next Dream Drop titles to be launched.

Peter Kovisars, CEO at Spinwise, a marketing company that represents Tsars Casino, Casoo, Wisho and Winnerz, is the AG podcast's latest guest. Here he outlines what players should look for in online casino bonuses, including his opinion on cashback offers and free spins.

For convenience, the timestamps below will take you to key parts of the podcast:

(1:30) What should players consider when choosing the bonuses with the best benefits?

(3:58) Main rules players should know before claiming a welcome bonus.

(7:44) How and when can players use the free spins bonus in their best interest?

(8:25) Why is it necessary to check the list of eligible slots before signing up for a free spin bonus? 

No one knows the AskGamblers Awards process and ceremony better than Dijana Radunović - here, the Account Management Team Lead at Catena Media outlines how voting works, as well as how players can get involved in the event themselves.

For convenience, the timestamps below will take you to key parts of the podcast:

(1:16) AskGamblers Awards explained

(5:56) AskGamblers Awards phases and how players can take part in it

(10:20) When will the winners be announced?

(10:45) AskGamblers Charity Night

Andrew Crosby, Chief Commercial Officer at Kalamba Gaming, dispenses invaluable knowledge around slots and covers the topic of return to player - or RTP - highlighting how much attention should be paid to the percentage when playing.

For convenience, the timestamps below will take you to key parts of the podcast:

(3:25) Why should players take notice of RTP?
(5:48) How important is the percentage number when considering which game to play?
(10:17) What is the direction that Kalamba is taking regarding volatility and RTP?
(19:03) Final tips when it comes to RTP

AG forum member Fiekie247 returns to the AG podcast for his second appearance on the show. As a hugely experienced player himself and a mentor to inexperienced members of the forum, he is ideally placed to outline mistakes to avoid with slots, casino bonuses and much more.

For convenience, the timestamps below will take you to key parts of the podcast:

(2:16) Important things to keep in mind to go through a smooth registration process

(5:20) Advice to players to refrain from errors while playing online slots

(10:25) Misunderstandings of sticky casino bonuses

(15:11) Main words of advice on player's verification process

Tessa van der Steen, Money Laundering Reporting Officer at L&L Europe Ltd. joins to explain the KYC and verification process and how it is an obligatory part of life for online casino players, as well as the customer details that are required before an account is fully functional.

This involves a look to the future with how technology is being utilized. For convenience, the timestamps below will take you to key parts of the podcast:

(2:44) What does KYC mean for a casino player?
(5:42) Reasons for requesting extra documentation, like proof of funds or wealth.
(10:49) What would happen if a player failed on the KYC checks?
(16:24) AI, facial recognition and biometrics: the future of KYC procedures.

Gloria Cereda, Catena Media’s General Manager for the Asia-Pacific region, joins for a fascinating chat around how iGaming is becoming less male-dominated. This includes a surprising study from New Jersey which shows that women bettors tend to win more often.

For convenience, the timestamps below will take you to key parts of the podcast:

(2:16) Women tend to be more clever about the way they gamble, says Gloria
(7:02) Best practice to avoid gender stereotypes in online slots
(11:32) Creating a safe and more inclusive iGaming environment for women
(12:24) Responsible gambling focused on female players

In the ninth episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure to host Oleh Moroz, Head of Gambling Business Development at Parimatch Tech, who answered our questions about slots tournaments: how to take part in them and much more.

Use the timestamps to seek the main points in the interview:

(1:20) Provider- vs. operator-hosted tournaments

(6:47) Slot tournaments basic rules

(10:24) Determining a slot tournament's prize

(21:09) Parimatchwin slot tournaments

In the 8th episode of AskGamblers Podcast, we welcomed a member of our Forum, Fiekie247. Fiekie took the time to answer our questions and share his two cents about the vast world of online slots, explaining why he prefers one type of slots over the others and discussing his biggest win so far.

(3:55) What slot were you playing when the win hit?
(8:42) How did it happen?
(19:05) How much did you win?
(21:17) Process of withdrawing the money prize
(25:21) Common mistakes newbies should avoid when playing slots