In this first episode of our fifth season, Nick and Dan do a deep dive on legislative topics with Brendan Bussmann, legislative expert and Managing Partner of B Global Advisors. Tune in as we examine legal efforts surrounding prediction markets, sweepstakes, and online casinos, as well as the latest legal developments in IRS reporting / deductions, European “re-regulation”, and the state of legalization efforts in Utah, Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. Also in this episode: Is the UAE the industry’s next Gold Rush?

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In this episode, Nick and Co-Host, Dan Cherry, chat with Dan Marks, Senior Vice President of Gaming at Aristocrat Gaming. Learn about the day-to-day at one of industry's most successful game design studios, Gimmie Games, and the strategies, processes, and philosophies behind some of the industry's most iconic products. Also in this episode, elective Responsible Gaming programs.

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In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, catch up with Slot Check Founder & CEO, Grant Stousland. Learn about Slot Check, a revolutionary smartphone app that communicates to players machine data points such as location, RTP, payout history, and more. Hear how operators are discovering how transparent communication with slot players is generating incremental trips, longer sessions, higher ADTs, & material upticks in satisfaction & retention. Also in this episode, the FBI's sports betting stings & G2E 2025.

Links referenced in show:

Slot Check - https://slotcheck.com

Sacred Heart University Poll - https://www.sacredheart.edu/media/shu-media/press-room-2025/SHU-2025-Nationwide-Sports-Gambling-Poll-ADA.pdf

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In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Dan Cherry, catch-up with Brian Wyman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Innovation Group. Learn about The Innovation Group's portfolio of advisory services, and listen as the three do a deep dive on consumer demand---pre-opening feasibility analysis, loyalty program construction, player segmentation, promotional programs, and more. The three also discuss the travel and hospitality sector's increasing focus on higher-income segments, and its implications for the future. Also in this episode, reactions to our two-part interview with UNLV's Professor Anthony Lucas.

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In this two-part episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, speak with Professor Anthony Lucas of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Tune-in as we discuss and debate some of Anthony's seminal, award-winning analyses, and chat about the status and future of gaming education & research. Also in this episode, growing concerns about economic headwinds. 

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In this two-part episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, speak with Professor Anthony Lucas of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Tune-in as we discuss and debate some of Anthony's seminal, award-winning analyses, and chat about the status and future of gaming education & research. Also in this episode, growing concerns about economic headwinds. 

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In this episode, Nick & guest cohost, Michael Carruthers, speak with Jeff Jordan, Founder and CEO of SlotCycle. Join us for a deep dive on the secondhand equipment sector’s players, practices, and pitfalls, and how SlotCycle’s online marketplace and service portfolio are increasing transparency, efficiency, and value for buyers and sellers. Also in this episode, buying chairs for slot environments and resisting the temptation to replace slot systems. (Our apologies for the intermittent mic issues in this episode).

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In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Michael Carruthers, speak with Ryan Scott, Vice President of Commercial Strategy - Slots at Light & Wonder. Learn about Ryan's path from casino operations into strategic supply-side roles and how he leverages experiences in each to better inform L&W's commercial strategies. Hear about the dominance of the Big Three suppliers on today's slot floors, and how they're leveraging advantages in distribution power, developmental and analytical capacity, product bundling, lounge programs, and other strategies to fortify and expand floor share. Also in this episode, the ongoing debate about voluntary smoking bans.

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In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, catch-up with Mike McKiski, Co-Founder & President of Max Bet Media and Co-Host of the Max Bet Podcast. Hear Mike discuss the creation, operation and evolution of the industry’s best-known podcast, what the experience and interviews have taught him, his upcoming move to Bluberi, and his thoughts about podcasting’s role within the gaming industry moving forward. Also in this episode, a review of the 2025 Casino Operations Summit - Nova Gorica Edition.

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In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, speak with Barry Jonas, Managing Director and Senior Gaming Equity Analyst at Truist Securities. Learn about Wall Street's take on the gaming industry, including investor likes / dislikes, the ins and outs of valuation and demand forecasting, trends exciting / worrying investors, and the potential impacts of Trump tariff and immigration policies. Also in this episode, configuring multi-game terminals and financial woes at Holland Casino. 

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