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The Gambling Files podcast delves into the business side of the betting world. Jon & Fintan discuss current hot topics with world leading gambling experts

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June 30, 2025

Head of operations = not a surgeon: The Gambling Files RTFM 215

In this engaging conversation, Richard Logan, Head of Operations at Clarion Gaming, shares insights into the complexities of managing large-scale events like iGB LIVE! and ICE Barcelona. He discusses the challenges of moving ...

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June 26, 2025

The UK needs regulatory clarity: The Gambling Files RTFM 214

First up, we are graced by the presence of top gambling industry executive Fintan Costello, who somehow successfully guesses the kind of watch Jon wants to buy – seriously, it's a bit freaky – and we talk about time mastery, ...

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June 19, 2025

Brazil: a tough nut to crack, Alan – TGF RTFM 213

In this episode of the Gambling Files podcast, we kick off with hosts Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello in a lively discussion covering various topics ‘related’ to the gambling industry. They explore personal anecdotes, regulat...

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June 12, 2025

Voices of change in gambling recovery: The Gambling Files RTFM 212

Another bumper episode! So we kick off with Jon and Fintan talking about stuff and things [0:00 – 16:48], followed by the last of the interviews from Jon’s recent trip to EveryMatrix towers and a chat with Friend of the Podca...

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May 30, 2025

Creating Cohesive Customer Journeys with Optimove Engage: The Gamblin…

In no way is this week’s episode a nod to our corporate overlords in any way, shape or form. That said, first up in this episode there’s a brief chat between Fintan and Jon [0:00 – 10:22], followed by another interview from J...

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May 22, 2025

Exploring the Canadian Gaming Landscape with Steve McAllister: The Ga…

In the intro for this episode, we get Jon’s recent interview with Richardt Funch, EveryMatrix’s global commercial director, which was done during the visit to the opening of the firm’s new London offices. It’s worth a listen ...

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About the Hosts

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Fintan Costello

When Fintan is not co-hosting the Gambling Files podcast he is Non-Executive director and Board advisor to a number of companies the Gambling and Finance industries

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Jon Bruford

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Jon is the former Managing Editor at Casino International a role he held for 17 years. Now he is the self-described "God of Content" at The Gaming Boardroom and the Publishing Director at Fulwood Media. His hobbies include making Fintan laugh and eating meat

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