About
It all started back in 2021 with an idea for a weekly magazine-style podcast. But honestly, co-ordinating three guests and recording them all in a week then editing it was really difficult; some things didn’t get explored as fully as they could, so we changed the format to one guest per episode, and episodes ran for as long as they ran. And that’s still how we’re doing it, more than 200 episodes later.
Now we have expanded to include the Dessert Island Discs podcast, and also The Gambling Book Awards. There’s a further podcast planned as well, which is quite different to what we are already publishing… More on that soon!
Why Follow Us
Industry Expertise
With host Jon’s deep editorial background and Fintan’s strategic advisory roles, every episode offers informed insight into gambling industry dynamics—regulations, market trends, corporate strategy.
Exclusive Conversations
We bring you candid chats with top-tier guests—from operator CEOs and regulators to recovery leaders—covering everything from Latin American launches to UK regulatory reform.
Entertainment + Insight
We believe business talk doesn’t have to be dry—expect sharp analysis and humor, anecdotal banter, and unexpected stories that make each episode unforgettable.
About the Hosts
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
Jon Bruford
Legend
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