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The Gambling Files

The Gambling Files

著者： Jon Bruford & Fintan Costello
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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!TheGamblingFiles.com マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 政治・政府 経済学
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  • RTFM 254: Fintan and Jon talk smack

    RTFM 254: Fintan and Jon talk smack
    2026/03/12
    Join hosts Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello as they explore a wide range of topics from marketing strategies, AI innovations, gambling industry insights, to humorous stories about marathons, mountaineering, and quirky sports team names. This episode offers industry analysis, industry humour, and future trends in gambling and gaming.Choice quotes: "My knees are great, really.""Great mugs, though.""AI can't touch me, Fint."Chapters (but add 30 seconds or so on because of the music and all that innit) 00:00 Introduction and Guest Fatigue03:01 Endurance Training and Humbling Experiences05:56 Smoking and Quitting: Personal Stories09:00 Sponsorships and Marketing Insights12:06 Merchandise and Listener Engagement15:09 AI and Its Impact on Daily Life18:49 The Rise of AI Agents19:30 Introducing the Gambling Book Club22:44 Engaging Authors and Readers27:40 Exploring the Gambling Industry29:33 Caesars Entertainment Takeover Discussion39:47 The Mystery of REIT Money40:45 Regulatory Challenges in Gambling42:49 Innovation in Gaming: The Unregulated Edge44:37 Game Discovery and Player Engagement46:30 The Role of Game Developers52:12 March Madness and the Future of Betting MarketsUseful resourcesGaming Laboratories International (GLI) - https://gaminglabs.comOptiMove - https://optimove.comWorld Gaming – www.worldgaming.comAs ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support that makes all of this… magic… possible.Optimove, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. Optimove, your support helps us to keep creating content for an industry that probably thinks we disappeared years ago.Then of course there is Clarion Gaming, no hang on World Gaming, providers of the magnificent ICE expo and iGB Live! in London. There is simply nobody better at what they do.And the new members of the family, the excellent Gaming Laboratories International.GLI is a world-class Testing, Inspections and Certification company committed to delivering the highest quality land-based, lottery, and iGaming testing and assessment services, working in more than 710 jurisdictions.For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.The Gambling Files podcast delves into the business side of the betting world. Each week, join Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello as they discuss current hot topics with world-leading gambling experts.Website: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3A57jkRSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReFSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/Sponsorship enquiries: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/Get our newsletter: https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/
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    1 時間 4 分
  • RTFM 253: How Liquidity Provision is Transforming Online Casinos with iBankroll

    RTFM 253: How Liquidity Provision is Transforming Online Casinos with iBankroll
    2026/03/05
    In this decadent, luxurious episode of The Gambling Files, we explore innovative approaches to risk management in online gambling, featuring insights from Hayden Bowman of iBankroll and Bernard Marantelli of White Swan Data. Discover how liquidity provision, data analytics, and regulation are shaping the future of gaming and betting industries.Chapters (but add maybe 25 seconds for the music and that):00:00 Introduction and Podcast Hosts01:09 Guest Introductions: Hayden Bowman and Bernard Marantelli01:41 Overview of GLI and Sponsorships04:17 Introduction to iBankroll and its Core Services05:39 What is Bankroll as a Service (BaaS)?07:03 Mechanics of Liquidity Provision in Gambling09:00 Handling Large Payouts and Risk Scenarios10:41 Fraud Risks and Player Retention Strategies12:07 Liquidity Constraints in Crypto and Top Operators13:16 The Commoditisation of House Bankroll Management14:32 Player Experience and Liquidity Challenges15:34 Deliberate Casino Management and Payout Delays16:22 Building Trust and Industry Transparency17:29 Funding and Business Model of iBankroll18:22 Future Plans and Expansion of Liquidity Services20:12 Sportsbook Liquidity and Risk Hedging21:52 Whiteswan Data: Market Mispricing and Opportunities22:53 Market Efficiency and Data Analytics in Betting23:48 The Shift from Predatory to Gamekeeper Models25:34 Adding Value Across the Gaming Ecosystem27:32 Prediction Markets and Future Trends31:33 Regulation and the Future of Prediction Markets33:56 Volatility, Entertainment, and Social Betting36:17 Recruitment of Quantitative and Data Science Talent39:24 Advice for Young Professionals in Gaming and Gambling41:14 The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with Driven People44:37 Lottery Payouts, Taxation, and Risk47:52 Michael Owen and Personal Anecdotes48:33 Closing Remarks and ThanksUseful resourcesGaming Laboratories International (GLI) - https://gaminglabs.comOptiMove - https://optimove.comWorld Gaming – www.worldgaming.comWhite Swan Data - https://whiteswandata.com/iBankroll - https://ibankroll.comHayden on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-bowman/Bernard on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/bernardmarantelliAs ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support that makes all of this… magic… possible.Optimove, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. Optimove, your support helps us to keep creating content for an industry that probably thinks we disappeared years ago.Then of course there is Clarion Gaming, no hang on World Gaming, providers of the magnificent ICE expo and iGB Live! in London. There is simply nobody better at what they do.And the new members of the family, the excellent Gaming Laboratories International. GLI is a world-class Testing, Inspections and Certification company committed to delivering the highest quality land-based, lottery, and iGaming testing and assessment services, working in more than 710 jurisdictions.For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.The Gambling Files podcast delves into the business side of the betting world. Each week, join Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello as they discuss current hot topics with world-leading gambling experts.Website: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3A57jkRSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/ Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/ Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/ Sponsorship enquiries: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/ Get our newsletter: https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/
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    50 分
  • RTFM 252: Inside Sports Management: Building a Program from the Ground Up with Matt Bakowicz

    RTFM 252: Inside Sports Management: Building a Program from the Ground Up with Matt Bakowicz
    2026/02/26

    Join Fintan and Jon for an insightful discussion with Professor Matt Bakowicz, program director of the sports management program at American University in Washington D.C. Matt shares his extensive industry experience in sports betting, casino management, and academia, alongside the evolving landscape of gaming regulations, integrity in sports, and the future of entertainment. Whether you're into sports management, gambling regulation, or the intersection of entertainment and responsibility, this episode offers valuable perspectives from a seasoned expert. The integrity segment is particularly excellent.

    Things we talk about, but in a list:

    1. Matt's background in casino operations, sports betting, and esports management
    2. Designing a sports management program focused on commercial and operational skills
    3. The importance of industry experience in academic teaching
    4. Challenges and strategies in maintaining integrity in sports betting
    5. Advances in detecting and addressing match-fixing and prop bet manipulation
    6. Regulatory landscape in U.S. sports betting and prediction markets
    7. Responsible gambling, education, and the role of regulation versus personal responsibility
    8. The influence of media, marketing, and terminology on industry perception
    9. Future of the Super Bowl halftime shows and the blending of music and entertainment
    10. Tips for beginners in golf: focusing on short game and mental discipline
    11. The impact of sports betting trends on baseball, golf, and college sports
    12. The importance of niche expertise and sustained passion in career success


    Choice quotes:

    1. "Welcome to the Gambling Files podcast."
    2. "Prediction markets need strict regulation."
    3. "Find your niche and lean into it."


    Chapters (but add 30 seconds or so because I added the music):

    1. 00:00 - Welcome and episode overview: industry insights with Prof. Matt Bakowicz
    2. 02:10 - Matt's career transition from casino management to academia
    3. 04:12 - Building a practical, industry-connected sports management program
    4. 06:16 - Course tracks: operations, analytics, sports gaming, and marketing
    5. 09:12 - Inside the sports betting industry: operations, regulation, and integrity
    6. 11:25 - Industry and academic experience: the value of real-world insight
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    1 時間 9 分
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