The Gambling Files

RTFM 284: Brad McKay on connected player protection and more

What, no Fintan? WOAH NELLY! Surely that can’t be right… No, hang on. It is. Oh well… One day, our prince will come (back)! In the meantime, we want to thank our three b

RTFM 283: Caleb Silverman talks about Betttr. Yep, 3 Ts!

No bloody Fintan. I know, right? In this episode, Caleb Silverman discusses his app Betttr, designed to support gambling recovery through self-exclusion and community s

RTFM 282: Michael Baker-Mosley talks B2B branding, marketing and more

Another great episode, and we are delighted to share this with you. It may shock you to know that there may be some waffle at the start, but it’s only because Jon had a p

RTFM 281: Ex-EGR Clark Beecroft on his passion for… Sh¡thead: the game

Former EGR bloke Clark Beecroft comes on the podcast to share his passion for the game of Sh¡thead, a passion that has led to him developing his own custom deck for the g

RTFM 280: Nick Devor on the gamblification of collecting

In the gambling industry’s favourite podcast*, we meet immaculately-coiffed journalist Nick Devor to discuss the gamblification of collectibles like Pokemon and baseball

BONUS EPISODE: RTFM 279: NEXT’s Zak Thomas-Akoo stops by, says hi

In this bonus episode, AWARD-WINNING gambling industry journalist Zak Thomas-Akoo shares insights on investigative journalism in the gambling industry, the importance of

RTFM 278: Jennings Bet's Greg Knight on why bookies are up against it

In this episode, Greg Knight, CEO of Jenningsbet, a popular British high street bookmaker, discusses the challenges faced by independent bookmakers, the rising costs of m

RTFM 277: “The medal is just a piece of metal.”

In this episode Fintan and Jon welcome back Keith O'Loughlin, now a best-selling author! Of course he’s also an expert in sports betting and gaming, and in this episode h

RTFM 276: Hizi, a new self-service operating system for studios

In this episode of the industry's shiniest five-year-old podcast, Robert Lenzhofer discusses the innovative Hizi platform, a self-service operating system for iGaming stu

RTFM 275: Deal Me Out’s Jordan Lea talks about everything, and more

In this episode, Jordan Lea from Deal Me Out discusses the evolving landscape of gambling regulation, black market impacts, prediction markets, and industry challenges. W

RTFM 274: Staicy.win’s Ryan Robey talks AI-driven sports betting and more

Just Jon in the driving seat this episode, so what could possibly go wrong? He’s joined by Ryan Robey from Staicy.win, who shares insights into AI-driven sports betting,

RTFM 273: DEDPRZ’s Nick Papagorgio on the future of casino content, and much, much more

In this episode, Nick Papagorgio, CEO of DEDPRZ Casino, shares insights into the world of crypto gambling, the importance of player trust, and the future of online casino

RTFM 272: Simon Mach talks crypto ‘signals’ and more

Oh man, if ever there was an episode where you need Fintan, it’s this one. But alas, he is away doing things that no doubt Jon would barely comprehend. So, in this episod

RTFM 271: Noah Rafkin introduces Bonus Bandit – pushing for sweeps transparency

So, we got an email from some dude saying hey, I want to come on the podcast, I’ve got a story to tell… And he did! Noah Rafkin had a great idea for a website, it works a

RTFM 270: Mel Ellis on strife and palavers in the UK

Another sooper-dooper episode of the gambling industry’s most-tolerated podcast. Hurrah! In this episode, Jon Bruford is joined by Northridge Law’s Melanie Ellis to delv

RTFM 269: Patrick Jay: Customer Trust Shapes the Gaming Industry

In this episode, Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello meet industry expert Patrick Jay about trust in gambling, customer experience, and the future of gaming regulation. They

RTFM 268: Is 1XCARE the real deal? Simon Westbury says it is

In another blockbuster episode of the gambling industry’s favourite podcast, Simon Westbury, Chair of 1XCare, discusses industry perceptions around 1XBET and the new proj

RTFM 267: Frank Op de Woerd talks Netherlands industry madness

In this episode, Jon and Fintan are joined by the incomparable, inimitable Frank Op de Woerd to discuss the latest developments in Dutch gambling regulation, market chall

RTFM 266: The Future of Sports, Gambling, & Data-driven Predictions with Matt Bakowicz

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of sports, gambling, and data science as Fintan and Jon are (re)joined by Matt Bakowicz of the brilliantly-name

RTFM 265: Looking at next week’s iGB LIVE! event with World Gaming’s Stuart Hunter

Join us as Stuart Hunter discusses the upcoming iGB Live! event in London, the industry innovations, and how the show continues to evolve. Discover what makes this year's