The Gambling Files

No Fintan for the intro so Jon updates on his dog's digestion [0:00 - 2:35], then Fintan magically reappears for the interview with Light & Wonder's Kimberly Cohn. Kim talks the chaps through her animation career then her path into gaming, and brings them up to date; she talks about what makes games a success, what she brings to the table and much more [2:36 - 58:17].

Special thanks to our beloved sponsors Gaming Recruitment Solutions - they're at www.grs-recruit.com and yes, it's a hyphen.

Well, he's been on every other podcast this year so Ismail Vali finally decides it's time to slum it with Fintan and Jon on the Gaming Recruitment Solutions-sponsored The Gambling Files podcast. In the intro, Jon gets everything wrong [0:00 - 19:47] and then Ismail comes on and we talk Yield Sec, what they do, how it works, black, grey and white markets, and lots of other things [19:48 - 1:16:49]. Jon solves money laundering as an issue, we remember a largely forgotten Michael Douglas film, and, well, you know how it goes.

Another thankfully relatively brief intro [0:00 - 13:04], then Jon and Fintan are joined by Las Vegas resident and super-lawyer Jennifer Gaynor. They discuss all things Vegas, including the success of turning the city into a truly all-encompassing experiential venue, the sports teams, the F1 race, the new beach ball event venue (MSG? You know the one. A big ball thing), cannabis, the 25th straight month of $1bn+ revenues, and Wynn's look to the UAE [13:05 - 1:17:25]. We go far and wide, as you might expect.

After a mercifully brief intro [0:00 - 10:41] Fintan and Jon are joined by the always-excellent Melanie Ellis of Northridge Law fame. Mel joins to discuss the just-landed and much-feared UK gambling white paper, which has solved all our problems in one fell swoop [10:42 - 1:00:04]. Special thanks to our corporate overlords at www.grs-recruit.com, as ever.

Oh, there might be some talk about Jon's dog's sensitive stomach in this one but it's all towards the end. And Sex And The City 2; you decide which is the more offensive topic.

This week, Jon tells Fintan about some stuff that's coming up for him, which is rather exciting [0:00 - 20:05], before the chaps are joined by the effervescent Ron Atzmon who talks KYC, payments, technology and much more. He also explains why Tina Turner is a queen, and tries to convince Jon that Return of the Jedi is the best Star Wars film. Yeah, right. Like that's a thing. [20:06 - 1:15:46]. Enjoy the episode, Ron is a character! In a good way. 

Another banger of an episode, as Jon reveals his million-dollar business idea in the intro – and Fintan agrees! AMAZING. The past tense of cling film, Fintan's next race and more are also discussed. There is even a mention of corporate overlords Gaming Recruitment Solutions (www.grs-recruit.com) in there.

Then... It's Leo time! Leo Judkins talk about his brilliant new project aimed at those of us with sedentary jobs who want to make a change. We talk sleep coaching, habit changing, everything. It's a winner and it's a pleasure to talk to someone so devoted to making positive change in the world.

Fintan and Jon talk about the poor affiliates, embattled in North America in a situation that… Well, is probably fine. If only we had an expert to talk about it though! [0:00 - 28:30]

Then the guest appears from above, His Eminence Richard Marcus, the legend. Richard is talking about his event, the Global Table Games and Game Protection Conference (GTGGPC for short, obv) which takes place in Las Vegas in a couple of weeks, with an absolutely stellar line-up. He also tells the story of becoming the most famous man in Peru for a day, and we talk music, which might be new for the podcast and came quite out of nowhere [28:31 - 1:34:46]. 

Find details on the event here: https://globaltablegamesprotection.com/

It's a bonanza this episode! Fintan and Jon discuss the hilarious and sadly oh-so-predictable news out of the UK government regarding less-than-stellar corruption, plus Jon is relieved to learn that hypnotists are sometimes faking and he can go to shows in much greater comfort now [0:00 - 37:17].

Then the chaps are joined by Corporate Overlord Paul Sculpher of Gaming Recruitment Solutions (www.grs-recruit.com, yes it is a hyphen) who, in a wide-ranging conversation, sets Jon straight on the rules in the UK, talks about the perils of an increased number of slots, the benefits of ETGs, and how Waterworld is in fact not a terrible film despite everyone else thinking it is [37:18 - 1:42:13]. Enjoy a very wide-ranging episode!

The new episode – sponsored by Corporate Overlords Gaming Recruitment Solutions (www.grs-recruit.com), and published by Publishing Overlords +More Media – starts with Fintan and Jon talking about stuff, some of which may or may not be gambling related [0:00 - 19:00]. 

Then, thankfully, they're joined by Ros Wade who discusses Asia, with some Philippines specifics, the UAE and its potential impact on Asian revenues, and cake [19:01 - 1:05:46]. 

Fintan and Jon do, sadly, get up to some waffling in this intro; it encompasses the previous episode and how Jon's hair plugs are doing, what happened to Dakky after his op, Joe's birthday, and Heathers: The Musical [0:00 - 30:56].

Then the Very Reverend Melanie Ellis, partner at Northridge Law joins the chaps to discuss both the language of a recent release by the UK Gambling Commission, and the huge fine levied against William Hill this week [30:58 - 1:37:22]. Mel also reveals she bakes her own favourite pastry, which blows Fintan and Jon's minds.

Also, the URL Jon couldn't remember is: https://thegamingboardroom.com/rg-mastermind/