The Gambling Files

Jan 30 2025 211 ep. 75 mins 11

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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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Never judge a book by its cover – Daniel Crouch on the world's largest private collection of playing cards. TGF RTFM 197

Jan 30 2025 63 mins

We kick off with the chaps discussing the recent ICE event in Barcelona, which Jon missed some of because he couldn't get in but maintains it's not his fault. Except it really clearly obviously is. We have some of the usual flim-flam and shennanigans [0:00 - 27:05] before we are joined by a really special guest. In this conversation, rare book, map and atlas dealer Daniel Crouch di

Optimove's Moshe Demri on the OptiLive launch: TGF RTFM 196

Jan 21 2025 29 mins

Moshe Demri, Optimove’s SVP of revenue and GM, joined us at ICE after we totally coincidentally bumped into him in a recording studio. I know, right? It was the strangest thing, we were just there mooching about and there was this guy and he looked like he knew things so we asked him hey man, do you know about things and he said like yeah, sure I do so we got to talking and like

Special episode: Toby Hadoke talks about being friends with Jon, and lots of other stuff. TGF RTFM 195

Jan 20 2025 105 mins

This is a bit os a step outside the usual; it started life intending to be an intro to another episode, but we were enjoying ourselves and it just ran away with us. You could say that this is the punchline to a very long-running joke in this podcast, so for long-time listeners, this is Jon proving that his spectacular schoolfriend Toby is a real live human being. We do not, however

Inside Slot Game Design with Christine Parkhill

Jan 13 2025 75 mins

In this episode, Jon sits down with Christine Parkhill, the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Just Slots, a slot game designer, to explore the fascinating world of online slot development. Christine shares how her team leverages data to create player-centric games and dives into the challenges and rewards of competing in a crowded market. From the psychology of play to the future o

The Bible Belt’s Gambling Conundrum with Alabama’s Josh Moon

Jan 07 2025 42 mins

This episode dives into the complexities and quirks of gambling legislation in Alabama, with investigative journalist Josh Moon sharing insightful stories and sharp commentary. Josh and host Jon (Fintan was away today) have a wide-ranging discussion, from the history of gambling in Alabama to the potential for transformative legislative changes. Josh Moon is an investigative j

Building a Business with Generative AI: Insights from Andrew Cardno

Dec 31 2024 71 mins

In this episode, Jon chats with Andrew Cardno, co-founder and CTO of Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), about the groundbreaking ways AI and data activation are revolutionizing the gaming and resort industries. We’re thrilled to have Clarion Gaming as a sponsor, the go-to source for all things gaming and gambling! Their dedication to connecting businesses and fostering innovat

Betting Big on Africa: Insights from Tekkorp Capital’s Conor O'Donovan

Dec 23 2024 52 mins

In this episode, Jon and Fintan chat with Conor O'Donovan, African Partner at Tekkorp Capital, about navigating Africa’s diverse gambling markets. Conor shares insights into the challenges of market entry, the role of mobile money in the region’s growth, and Tekkorp’s strategy to create a unified, de-risked portfolio. With a blend of humor and deep expertise, the conversation

AI Meets iGaming: A Conversation with Optimove’s Motti Colman

Dec 16 2024 56 mins

In this episode (The Gambling Files RTFM 190), Motti Colman, VP of iGaming at Optimove, joins Fintan and Jon to explore the intersection of AI and the gambling industry. They discuss how predictive modeling and hyper-personalization are transforming marketing strategies, improving customer experiences, and addressing responsible gambling concerns. In iGaming, players may think

Behind the Scenes of ICE Barcelona: A Conversation with Alex Pratt

Dec 10 2024 54 mins

In this episode (The Gambling Files RTFM 189), Alex Pratt of Clarion Gaming and Jon Bruford discuss the monumental task of moving ICE to Barcelona and creating a globally immersive gaming experience.A warm shoutout to EveryMatrix. Their OddsMatrix Sports Betting Software Solutions delivers cutting-edge solutions for sportsbook platforms and data feeds, offering real-time and highly

Transformative Leadership with Paul Speirs-Hernandez

Dec 02 2024 54 mins

In this episode (The Gambling Files RTFM 188), Jon speaks with Paul Speirs-Hernandez about leadership, communication, and cultural transformation. Paul shares insights from his two decades in the gaming industry and his leadership training initiatives, highlighting the importance of positivity and adaptability in personal and professional growth. Big thanks to EveryMatrix and