In this episode, Rachel speaks with Richard Jones, CEO of Bitline, alongside Thomas McDonald, a Choctaw Casino executive. Richard explains how Bitline has integrated digital assets into Choctaw Casino in Oklahoma. He describes how casino guests can use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) or stablecoins like USDC to play various games at Choctaw casino. Thomas elaborates how this is the first integration of its kind for digital assets being used at a traditional casino in the United States.

This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners.

This week's guest(s):

Richard Jones is the CEO of Bitline, the only industry provider enabling direct access to casino chips from cryptocurrency and digital asset holdings in physical casino environments. Under his leadership, Bitline is revolutionizing the way digital assets are utilized, offering seamless liquidity for crypto holders in just minutes. Bitline's innovative platform is set to transform casino gaming experiences globally, empowering users to access and transact with their digital assets effortlessly and securely. Richard's vision for financial inclusivity and real-world blockchain applications is positioning Bitline as a leader at the intersection of cryptocurrency and gaming.

Thomas McDonald is the senior director of cage & credit for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. In his role within the corporate commerce division, Tom is responsible for long term planning, operational projects and support of the cage and credit operations at Choctaw Nation’s four premier casinos & resorts, four casinos and 15 Casino Too locations. Tom has worked in gaming for over 30 years.

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