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The Gambling Files

Jon Buford & Fintan Costello

The global gambling industry is fast moving and always changing, staying on top of things is hard for industry professionals. Join Jon Bruford (17 years covering the casino industry) and Fintan Costello (CEO at BonusFinder.com) each week as they discuss with leading international experts the latest issues within the gambling industry. If you want to stay up to date with the gambling industry and have a laugh along the way, then this is the show for you!

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55:44

RTFM 158: Fints and Jon talk NEWS!

The Gambling Files ·

2024/04/25

The true heroes of our story are the magnificent sponsors Optimove and Clarion Gaming. We love you in a fraternal but very real and very lovely way. In this episode, Jon and Fintan have a casual conversation about various topics, including books, unions, and the challenges faced by Atlantic City. These challenges include the potential impact of a New York City casino, which is a biggie. Oh, and Jon’s therapist has retired, so there is a decent chance the podcast might be his new therapist. In a

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01:10:50

Brett Smiley of CasinoReports talks USA, USA, USA –...

The Gambling Files ·

2024/04/18

As ever, the accolades go to our benevolent sponsors Optimove and Clarion Gaming. We love you in a big, real kinda way. Thankfully this episode’s intro is considerably less fanciful than last; Jon has new neighbours, and some hedgehogs have had a dodgy meal in his back garden [0:00 – 14:07]. Then our hosts are joined by Brett Smiley, Chief Content Officer of CasinoReports.com, a publication focused on comprehensively covering the US iGaming industry. They aim to offer quality journalism and unique

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01:40:19

Martin Calladine talks sport sponsorships and crypto...

The Gambling Files ·

2024/04/17

As ever, huge thanks and big love to our benevolent sponsors Optimove and Clarion Gaming. We love you bigly. Ok, the intro to this one is maybe a bit weird – it spans a lot of things, but begins with a Google search for ‘whale sputum’ and pretty much goes downhill from there [0:00 – 25:27]. Then we welcome guest Martin Calladine, a football writer and author who does not shy away from the less salubrious side of the industry. We explore the involvement of football clubs in cryptocurrency scams and

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53:43

RTFM 155: Fintan and Jon discuss the week's gambling...

The Gambling Files ·

2024/04/04

As ever, huge thanks, virility and blessings bestowed on our benevolent sponsors Optimove and Clarion Gaming. We love you bigly. In a side-step from the norm, Fintan and Jon discuss the news among themselves, focussing mainly on recent events around Bally’s, the Chicago casino plan, and a potential takeover, and also a lawsuit being brought against AC gambling resorts for alleged price collusion. We also discuss various topics including Easter celebrations, the challenges of being a parent, the

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01:05:48

Michael Schaus explains F1 failings, Vegas cigar bars...

The Gambling Files ·

2024/03/28

As ever, huge thanks to our benevolent sponsors Optimove and Clarion Gaming. WE LOVE YOU. It’s a step into the Twilight Zone this week – Fintan hosts without Jon! He is here for the intro, though, sadly, in which he explains apropos of very little to Fintan about how some movies were blockbusters on video after doing nothing in cinemas [0:00 – 22:03]. Fintan is joined by guest Michael Schaus of Schaus Creative to discuss the impact of Formula 1 (F1) in Las Vegas, following Michael’s recent op-ed

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01:16:07

Alan Hardacre talks public affairs – The Gambling...

The Gambling Files ·

2024/03/19

We kick off, as ever, with some chit-chat between Jon and Fintan [0:00 – 9:23] about stuff, and things. They definitely mention our excellent sponsor overlords though, Optimove and Clarion Gaming. Then they are joined by the most excellent Alan Hardacre, a public affairs consultant with extensive experience in the gambling and tobacco industries. Alan explains the role of public affairs in the gambling industry and how it shapes government relations pro- and reactively. It’s Alan’s opinion that

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01:00:34

Jon Bourke talks psychographics, first-party data...

The Gambling Files ·

2024/03/14

A teeny tiny intro as it’s just Bruford this episode [0:00 – 2:38]. Pretty sure he mentions our excellent sponsor overlords though, Optimove and Clarion Gaming. WE LOVE THEM. Jon is then joined by Jon Bourke, CEO of Encompass Digital and Value Privacy, here to discuss the monetization of first-party data and the power of personalization in the iGaming industry. The Bourkemeister also introduces a brand-new buzzword to the podcast: psychographics! Jon explains the concept of psychographics and how it

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01:10:21

Alex Pratt talks ICE success, Barcelona and more; The...

The Gambling Files ·

2024/03/13

We begin with idle chit-chat between Jon and Fintan [0:00 – 7:43] some of which may involve beautiful sponsors Optimove and Clarion Gaming. They’re just so wholesome and virile! Then the chaps are joined by Alex Pratt, MD of Clarion Gaming, to discuss various topics related to the gaming industry. The conversation covers the genius business decision to sponsor the Gambling Files podcast, the subsequent success of ICE London, the impact of the event on the city, the importance of event staff, the

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01:08:04

Antti Koivula on Betsson, Finland and more: The...

The Gambling Files ·

2024/03/11

There’s the usual nonsense to kick off, Jon apologising for not doing an episode last week, that kind of thing [0:00 – 20:30], then the chaps meet their latest guest, the excellent Antti Koivula, legal advisor for Legal Gaming, of Finland. Antti covers the surprising news about Betsson in Finland and the subsequent blacklisting; we delve into the background of the Betsson case, the legislative reform for gambling advertisement, and the administrative proceedings against the company. Antti explains

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01:08:21

Charles Cohen explains: it's not 'affordability', and...

The Gambling Files ·

2024/02/29

We begin with more small talk between Jon and Fintan [0:00 – 14:00] some of which may involve premier sponsors Optimove and Clarion Gaming. They’re just so hot right now! Another returning guest this episode, it’s the brilliant Charles Cohen of Department of Trust fame. We do start this one – and it’s on Charles – talking about Ludlow and its influence on video games despite being in the arse-end of nowhere. But then we get into it: frictionless affordability checks. Charles explains that these

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02:02:04

Jamie Mitchell talks Low6; Clare Cogan talks...

The Gambling Files ·

2022/08/25

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

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02:25:58

Prof John Holden talks US iGaming tax, Eliot Jacobson...

The Gambling Files ·

2022/08/16

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

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01:49:05

Antti on the Finland monopoly; Steve Ruddock on MA...

The Gambling Files ·

2022/08/09

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

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02:09:16

Jennifer on Vegas and bad weather, YGAM and BKM on...

The Gambling Files ·

2022/08/02

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

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01:32:18

Frank op de Woerd on changes in NL; Leo talks...

The Gambling Files ·

2022/07/26

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

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01:41:10

James Bennett talks smack, Paul Foster talks...

The Gambling Files ·

2022/07/18

New and improved, and somehow worse! Welcome back. Jon is joined by a kinda guest host in the shape of James Bennett of Receptional, and they talk about... well, allsorts, including PR, marketing, Eminem's bestie Proof and James's bestie Bixente Lizarazu [0:00 - 53:42]. Then we have Paul Foster of Crucial Compliance - he's also CEO of the Gibraltar Betting & Gaming Association and in pole position to talk about the recent 'greylisting' of the peninsula. This is also where the difference between a

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01:46:38

Michelle on Germany, Julia on alcohol-free wine, Ros...

The Gambling Files ·

2022/07/13

It's a beauty this week, brought to you in association with Sportingtech, who would probably get your bike back if it got stolen. We begin with Jon talking about the opening lines of books for no discerible reason [0:00 - 10:34], then the always-excellent Michelle Hembury joins Jon to discuss recent enforcement and progress in Germany's iGaming [10:35 - 42:01]. Julia Wilson then educates us about alcohol-free wine, how it's made and why it's a solid addition to your F&B offering [42:16 - 1:24:50];

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02:29:44

Jake & Dean talk Prophet Exchange, Alan on Spotlight...

The Gambling Files ·

2022/07/05

It's a strange one this week... But it's also our first with a sponsor, yay! Welcome to Sportingtech.com and all the good shit they do. Jon is on his own for the intro so it's thankfully short, not unlike him [0:00 - 10:39], then Jake Benzaquin and Dean Sisun join the cahps to discuss Prophet Exchange [10:49 - 43:37]. Alan Davis stops by to explain what the hell Spotlight Sports' new report is about and to hear Jon tell a joke that's actually quite good [43:38 - 1:24:10]; finally we are joined by

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02:32:28

Sharon on Philippines, Aus and Macau; Lloyd Danzig on...

The Gambling Files ·

2022/06/29

A reasonably epic episode. Fintan and Jon kick off discussing Jon's sexercise moves (they're actually for mobility and leg strength) and more [0:00 - 19:37], then they're joined by the wonderful Sharon Singleton of Asia Gaming Brief fame, discussing recent bizarre events in Philippines, an update on Australia's long-running soap opera, and Macau's 'recovery' [19:38 - 56:09]. Then star VC bloke Lloyd Danzig pops in to talk all things VC and investing, with a dash of American Psycho in there [56:10 -

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02:20:43

Debra Nutton on life and career lessons; Kim Lund...

The Gambling Files ·

2022/06/22

This week we have Jon's book recommendations for Fintan - yes, really - and exciting news about sponsorship [0:00 - 31:51]; then they chaps are joined by the excellent Debra Nutton, a gaming exec who has long stints in the boardrooms of MGM and Wynn Resorts on her resumé. Debra talks about a stellar career and what she's learned [31:52 - 1:25:33]. Then Kim Lund emerges like the sun to warm our souls, discussing the space between gaming and gambling, game development, and his hopes for Aftermath

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