by Jon Buford & Fintan Costello
The global gambling industry is fast moving and always changing, staying on top of things is hard for industry professionals. Join Jon Bruford (21 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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July 16, 2026
<p>In another blockbuster episode of the gambling industry’s favourite podcast, Simon Westbury, Chair of 1XCare, discusses industry perceptions around 1XBET and the new project 1XCARE, regulatory challenges, player protection, and the future of responsible gambling initiatives. He shares insights on transparency, research, and collaborative efforts to improve industry standards. Yeah, we talk about a lot of stuff. No Fintan, sadly.</p><p></p><p><strong>What we discuss, in an easily-digestible list: </strong></p><ul><li>Industry perception and misperceptions of 1X Care</li><li>Regulatory evolution and licensing strategies</li><li>Player protection and safer gambling initiatives</li><li>Research and data in gambling harm prevention</li><li>Transparency and accountability in industry practices</li><li>Collaborative efforts for industry improvement</li><li>Impact of regulation on market expansion</li><li>Holistic approaches to gambling addiction</li></ul><br/><p></p><p><strong>Choice quotes: </strong></p><ul><li>"Industry wants to work with us and engage."</li><li>"We need to win the conversation with society."</li><li>"Gambling has an image problem that needs addressing."</li></ul><br/><p></p><p><strong>Chapters, but add 30 seconds maybe for the lovely music: </strong></p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships</li><li>09:12 1X Care and Addressing Misperceptions</li><li>15:00 Player Protection and Industry Challenges</li><li>22:06 Research and Polarization in Gambling Addiction</li><li>28:01 Collaboration and Future Directions</li><li>34:14 Understanding Regulatory Challenges in the Industry</li><li>40:18 The Importance of Transparency and Accountability</li><li>52:02 Addressing Gambling Addiction and Its Root Causes</li><li>58:24 The Future of One X Care and Industry Engagement</li></ul><br/><p></p><p>Simon on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonwestbury/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonwestbury/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Resources & Links:</strong></p><p>As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support that makes all of this… magic… possible.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC7C0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC7C0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, your support helps us to keep creating content for an industry that probably thinks we disappeared years ago.</p><p></p><p>Then of course there is <a href="https://www.clariongaming.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clarion Gaming</a>, 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.</p><p></p><p>And the new-ish-est members of the family, the excellent Gaming Laboratories International. </p><p>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.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.gaminglabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gaminglabs.com</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/</a></p><p>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/3A57jkR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apple.co/3A57jkR</a></p><p>Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF</a> </p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast </a></p><p>Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/</a> </p><p>Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/</a> </p><p>Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/</a> </p><p>Sponsorship enquiries: <a href="https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/</a> </p><p>Get our newsletter: <a href="https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/</a></p>
July 9, 2026
<p>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 challenges, and innovative marketing strategies. They also share insights on international trends, legal issues, and the future of online gambling. As ever, Frank is an absolute legend.</p><p></p><p><strong>What we talk about in a handy, concise list. Why not print it out, keep it in your pocket just in case?</strong></p><ul><li>Dutch gambling regulation updates</li><li>Market channelisation and illegal operators</li><li>Impact of regulation on gambling addiction</li><li>Innovative marketing and affiliate strategies</li><li>International trends in gambling legislation</li></ul><br/><p></p><p><strong>Choice quotes: </strong></p><ul><li>"Wow, what a week at IGB London."</li><li>"Mentally, the clarity from fat jabs is extraordinary."</li><li>"Fifty percent of GGR goes to the illegal market."</li></ul><br/><p></p><p><strong>Chapters – but add a bit because of our beautiful theme music: </strong></p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Light Banter</li><li>03:30 IGB London Experience</li><li>06:16 Sponsorships and Marketing Solutions</li><li>09:39 Introduction of Guest Frank op de Wood</li><li>12:11 Discussion on Weight Loss Treatments and Experiences</li><li>17:11 The State of Football in the Netherlands</li><li>22:18 Gambling Regulations and Developments</li><li>30:03 Challenges in Channelization and Market Dynamics</li><li>35:29 Addressing Gambling Addiction and Support Systems</li><li>40:53 Public Perception and Future of Online Gambling</li></ul><br/><p></p><p>Frank on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankopdewoerd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankopdewoerd/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Resources & Links:</strong></p><p>As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support that makes all of this… magic… possible.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC7C0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC7C0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, your support helps us to keep creating content for an industry that probably thinks we disappeared years ago.</p><p></p><p>Then of course there is <a href="https://www.clariongaming.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clarion Gaming</a>, 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.</p><p></p><p>And the new-ish-est members of the family, the excellent Gaming Laboratories International. </p><p>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.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.gaminglabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gaminglabs.com</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/</a></p><p>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/3A57jkR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apple.co/3A57jkR</a></p><p>Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF</a> </p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast </a></p><p>Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/</a> </p><p>Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/</a> </p><p>Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/</a> </p><p>Sponsorship enquiries: <a href="https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/</a> </p><p>Get our newsletter: <a href="https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/</a></p>
July 2, 2026
<p>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-named American University. Matt shares insights into how predictive models, AI, and statistical analysis are transforming the ways we understand and wager on sports, from horse racing to the World Cup and beyond. It meanders too, looking at how the World Cup has not succeeded quite so well in cities lacking a traditional tourism infrastructure, betting values on the British Open, and how to best get out of a bunker. A sandy, golfy bunker, obv. </p><p></p><p><strong>What we covered, but in a list: </strong></p><ul><li>The role of AI and statistical models in sports betting and prediction markets</li><li>The influence of crowd behavior and betting signals on golf and soccer outcomes</li><li>The economics of mega-events like the World Cup and Olympics, including infrastructure and profitability</li><li>The evolving landscape of sports betting regulation and the impact on bookmakers</li><li>Real-world examples from horse racing, golf, and international tournaments</li><li>How data-driven models shape athlete predictions and betting strategies</li><li>The significance of international sports markets and their cultural influences</li><li>Practical insights for sports fans, bettors, and industry professionals</li></ul><br/><p></p><p><strong>Chapter list (but add a bit because of our sexy music)</strong></p><ul><li>00:00 - Welcome and World Cup chaos</li><li> 03:16 - Media wires, PR, and headline inflation</li><li> 09:52 - GLI sponsorship and gaming compliance</li><li> 11:37 - Introducing Matt Bakowicz</li><li> 19:16 - Royal Ascot, Kentucky Derby, and AI models</li><li> 23:30 - Allocating bankroll with two betting strategies</li><li> 27:13 - AI vs AI in modern betting markets</li><li> 30:50 - Teaching sports betting and gaming in university</li><li> 42:30 - World Cup pricing, tourism, and host-city economics</li><li> 50:47 - Why Americans are embracing the World Cup</li><li> 57:40 - Penalties, shootouts, and the psychology of endings</li><li> 62:56 - Futures markets and sportsbook risk</li><li> 76:11 - The Open Championship and golf betting value</li></ul><br/><p></p><p>Matt on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bakowicz-b016a738a/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bakowicz-b016a738a/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Resources & Links:</strong></p><p></p><p>As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support that makes all of this… magic… possible.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC7C0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC7C0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, your support helps us to keep creating content for an industry that probably thinks we disappeared years ago.</p><p></p><p>Then of course there is <a href="https://www.clariongaming.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clarion Gaming</a>, 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.</p><p></p><p>And the new-ish-est members of the family, the excellent Gaming Laboratories International. </p><p>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.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.gaminglabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gaminglabs.com</a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/</a></p><p>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/3A57jkR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apple.co/3A57jkR</a></p><p>Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF</a> </p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast </a></p><p>Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/</a> </p><p>Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/</a> </p><p>Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/</a> </p><p>Sponsorship enquiries: <a href="https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/</a> </p><p>Get our newsletter: <a href="https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/</a></p><p></p><p></p>
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The global gambling industry is fast moving and always changing, staying on top of things is hard for industry professionals.
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