The Gambling Files

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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.

52 episodes - that's a year, kinda. Happy birthday to us! And thanks to our sponsor Sportingtech for, you know, just being you.

First episode this week we talk to the excellent Dario Gimenez, co-founder of Pow Gaming about both his company and what's worth knowing in iGaming in LatAm right now.

Feedback on this format very welcome, enjoy the episode!

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This episode, Fintan and Jon welcome back Paul Burns, President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association. Paul talks about the recently announced figures, and what we might expect next, and about lots of other stuff that's really interesting and salient. Including, but not limited to, his rumoured tattoo.

Before Paul, there is some talk about things and stuff. Enjoy the episode.

Did you know this podcast is sponsored by Sportingtech? It is! In this new shorter episode format, Jon discusses the big changes in gaming in his 17 years at Casino International. Plus, this episode Jon and Fintan are joined by Her Excellence Melanie Ellis, Partner at Northridge Law. Mel discusses the new English Prime Minister and what the appointment might mean for the industry, then Fintan asks a sensible question and Mel gives another brilliant answer.

Apologies for this episode coming out late, Jon had multiple deadlines this week... Sorry!

We just thought we would try a shorter form this week and see how it goes; feedback appreciated. But somehow we still managed to gas in the intro for nearly 20 minutes... But then how would we ever find out about Jon's history of selling handbags at a poetry festival??? This week Fintan is back a little bit too, but the star is Frank Op De Woerd of CasinoNieuws.nl, he talks about his industry influencing but mostly it's about changes in Curacao, and the recent changes in Netherlands. He's great, but we do also discuss his wallpaper which we couldn't show you on the podcast. Because it's audio. But it was *very* nice. So, shorter episode. Let us know your thoughts.

Did we mention we are presently sponsored by Sportingtech? They're great. But after the chat I just had with the garage, we might need another sponsor. Gah. Anyway, jon keeps chit-chat light but asks for feedback [0:00 - 4:30] then is joined by Jamie Mitchell of Low6 fame to talk, well, Low6 and other stuff. Luckily Fintan emailed some questions in and you should probably listen just to see how that turns out. It's not pretty [4:31 - 1:03:07]. Then Clare Cogan rolls in to discuss the difficulties of recruitment and retaining staff in present times, also candidate ghosting is now a thing, and she's in a book club that sounds pretty decent [1:03:48 - 2:01:14]. Ooooh, shall we have a TGFP book club? Now you're talking.

Boy do we have a surprise for you... In assocation with our most excellent and fabulous sponsors Sportingtech, I mean. Jon kicks off with a seance to try and find Fintan [0:00 - 30:50], then is joined by University of Oklahoma research professor John Holden who discusses the regulatory oversight that's led to player acquisition costs becoming tax write-offs [31:34 - 1:19:06]. Then we're joined by man of many talents Eliot Jacobson who discusses his past life as a card counter and consultant to the industry [1:19:38 - 2:25:16]. Two of the nicest and most interesting guests in our illustrious history, we think you will agree. Oh, and two new ads created for your pleasure.

Welcome back, another new episode in association with MEGA SPONSORS Sportingtech, for all your iGaming platform needs! Episode kicks off with Jon rambling (still no Fintan, best life etc) but not actually saying much [0:00 - 8:53], then we meet the very nice indeed Antti Koivula of Legal Gaming to learn about the state of Finland's gambling monopoly. It's a strange one, but luckily we got an expert in to discuss [9:52 - 54:59]. Then we welcome back the legend that is Steve Ruddock, and he explains what's going on in Massachusetts, and also look at California's thorny issues. And we decide pretty much on the top five superhero movies ever [55:18 - 1:48:02].

More free-of-charge treats, you lucky people! And all in association with Sportingtech, who we love and stuff. We have some intro burble from Jon - probably best skipped this episode, and that's being generous [0:00 - 10:35] followed by the always wonderful Jennifer Gaynor who joins us to talk Vegas and what's been going on there - bodies in the lake, casinos being demolished, all sorts [10:54 - 46:44]. Then we're joined by hang on that can't be right no it is, Jennifer Gaynor to talk about the weather in Las Vegas last week [46:45 - 1:07:41]. Then it's on to a trio of legends in YGAM's Dan Bliss and Ian Shanahan, and BetKnowMore's Ben Davies to discuss their awesome collaborative RG training project. Very interesting, and all three are Netflix users. But could that mean... Well, listen and find out [1:08:21 - 2:01:49]! Finally we have the lovely Jay Sayta, joining us for a brief chat to announce Gateway2Gaming's inaugural gaming expo and conference in Goa later this year. It's going to be a winner - find out more here [2:01:49 - 2:08:40].

There are also, hidden among the guests, two shiny new Sportingtech ad spots in there, featuring high quality professional standard production and content. Ha.

It's a musical feast this episode, it really is - sponsored by Sportingtech of course! We have Mara Carlyle's excellent Bowlface en Provence as intro music, then Jon muses on smoking bans in casinos, which customers didn't return after covid shutdowns, and his recent car accident; Jon is also joined by top rapper Fur Q who opines on his preferred iGaming platform provider [0:00 - 16:14]. Then we welcome back the always-excellent Frank op de Woerd of CasinoNews.nl to talk about recent developments in the Netherlands, and a bit about iGB Live! too [16:15 - 35:35]; then we have a musical advert (a word from our sponsors!), then it's on to Leo Judkins, who is shaking up the industry's fitness and has a programme running on LinkedIn and online right now. Well worth a listen, though Jon may have overshared [35:50 - 1:31:38]. Finally Jon explains where you can find us online [1:31:40 - 1:32:18]. Enjoy!