Max Bet Podcast

The Maxbet podcast is back in action at our all-new L&W studio! Our team has been working tirelessly to ensure that we bring you the latest and greatest information about the gaming industry. As you are aware, the gaming industry is constantly evolving, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments is crucial for staying ahead of the competition. At Maxbet, we are committed to providing you with the most insightful and engaging content so that you can stay informed about all aspects of our business. Whether you are a gaming professional or enthusiast, there is something for everyone in our podcast. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you! 

In this episode, Mike and Landon discuss what they would do if they won the 1.5 billion dollar MegaMillions jackpot, Mike's upcoming trip to the land down under, and honor the tradition of having Joel Simkins, Manging Director at Houlihan Lokey, drop some key market insights as the first guest in our new studio. 

In this episode Cassie Stratford - President of Global Gaming Women and Sr. Vice President of Legal Operations and Compliance at Boyd Gaming, as well as Siobhan Lane - Board Member at Global Gaming Women and Chief Commercial Officer, Gaming at Light and Wonder join the podcast to discuss how we can all be better allies to those around us, some easy ways to promote diversity and inclusion, the value of a strong diverse mentor, and share some upcoming events where everyone can get involved.

In this episode Rob Bone, Sr. Vice President of Global Systems and Services at Light & Wonder joins the podcast to discuss what he sees as the fun side of casino systems, where he thinks the future of systems technology is headed, and also reveals the wonderful keynote speaker he has planned at the upcoming L&W Systems User Conference.

In this episode John Purcell, CEO of DigiWheel joins the podcast as our first true Irish guest of all time! He shares the story of how the MaxBet Podcast helped his company get acquired, the rollercoaster of being an entrepreneur, and gives his perspective on why the future of the casino looks more and more like the Game Show network.

In this episode Scot Campbell, Chief Technology Officer of North American Concerts at Live Nation joins the podcast to discuss some of the leadership lessons learned on his journey from prime time radio DJ to gaming industry technology executive, offers his thoughts on the future of technology, and tells some legendary stories of working in Las Vegas during the rapid growth ‘Steve Wynn' era.

In this episode Dr. Robert Rippee, Executive Director of BlackFire Innovation Hub at UNLV, joins the podcast to discuss the latest innovations coming out of BlackFire, tries to explain the Metaverse to Kiski, and even answers Landon on if he thinks Aliens are real, and if they gamble…

In this episode Tim Minard, CEO of Eclipse Gaming joins the podcast to discuss the lessons he learned on his journey from tennis pro to successful entrepreneur, how the Bowling Hall of Fame influenced his game development philosophy, and talks about what's next for Eclipse.

In this episode Matt Wilson, CEO of Gaming at Light and Wonder joins the podcast to give a behind the scenes look at what it takes to execute a global rebrand of a multi-national company, reveals what one of the other finalist names was and why they didn't go in that direction, and shares some fun stories about what is in store for both customers and employees under the new brand.

In this episode Dan Schrementi, President of Gaming at Incredible Technologies joins the podcast to discuss his journey from ‘Duffer Dan' the Golden Tee promotional character to the president's office, what new markets and products will be launching soon from Incredible Technologies, and details his meteoric rise from meat enthusiast to now the Sausage King of the gaming industry.

In this episode Kiran Brahmandam, CEO of Gaming Analytics joins the podcast to discuss the current impact of artificial intelligence on the casino industry, the rollercoaster of emotions that occur when starting up a business, and even tells the tale of winning $1000 in Texas Hold'em poker on the Las Vegas Strip.

In this episode, Nasim Binesh, PhD candidate at University of Las Vegas, joins the podcast to discuss the possibility of robots taking over the world, how applying advanced statistics can make casinos more profitable, and some of the lessons she has learned in her journey from Iran, to Malaysia, and now the United States…

In this episode Rob Cinelli, General Manager at Sycuan Casino joins the podcast to discuss casino marketing best practices, what casino operations lessons he learned from his time in Singapore, and shares a couple of fun stories from his global adventures in the casino business.

In this episode, a card counter and advantage casino player we will call “Stan”, joins the podcast to discuss what an advantage player is, why he doesn't consider it cheating, and shares some behind the scenes stories of what it's like taking on the casino for a living…

In this episode Andrew Burke, CEO of Bluberi Gaming, joins Mike and Landon to discuss the personal growth he has experienced since becoming a CEO, what company culture challenges he anticipates in 2022, and he even brings his new Big Mech slot cabinet to the studio to preview ahead of the upcoming product launch…

In this episode, Martin deKnijff, Chairman of the Board at Metric Gaming joins the MaxBet Podcast to discuss how playing bridge as a teen led him to winning the World Poker Tour, some of the key differences between American and European sports betting, and talks about why he believes the B2B sports betting market is just getting started. 

In this episode Martin Storm, CEO of BMM test labs joins Maxbet to discuss why compliance isn't as boring as it sounds, how the nerds will eventually grow the gambling industry, and shares some insight into how he decides where he builds new offices

In this episode Matt Davey, President & CEO at Tekkorp Capital joins the boys to discuss his journey into the iGaming space, how he became the online M&A whisperer, and what he sees happening with the future convergence of land based and online as more jurisdictions legalize online and mobile wagering

In this episode, the boys take their show on the road to Choctaw Casino Durant where Janie Dillard, Sr. Executive Officer in charge of commerce, Heidi Grant, Executive Officer in charge of Gaming and Hospitality, and Tammye Gwin, Sr. Director of Business Development teamed up to share their journey of taking the casino from 14 pull tab machines to over 10,000 video gaming terminals, some of the fun they had along the way, and what they have planned for the future…

In this episode Korbi Carrison, Event Director for the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) joins the boys to discuss highlights from the 2021 trade show, offers some way too early predictions for the 2022 trade show, and helps the boys plan for a G2E promotion unlike anything the gaming world has ever seen…

I'm this episode, Noah Acres of Acres Manufacturing joins the boys to discuss what it was like to follow his dad into the family business, the Acres approach to innovation, and what he sees as the next big shift in the gaming industry..

In this episode Jeremy Stein, CEO of Exacta Systems joins the boys to discuss how historical horse racing (HHR) came to be, he explains how HHR works to Kiski like he is 5 years old, and talks about what it's like having the coolest pool on the block…

In this episode Justin Beltram, Chief Operating Officer at Maverick Gaming joins the boys to discuss what it's like giving up a lucrative and secure job to chase entrepreneurial dreams, what it's like to purchase a casino, and highlights the unexpected challenges of issuing tasers to employees.

In this episode Todd Cravens, President and CEO of Galaxy Gaming joins the boys to discuss how small businesses can compete with big businesses, adapting land-based games to an internet gaming future, and shares a fun story from the dice table…

In this episode Dallas Orchard, SVP & COO of Asia Pacific for IGT, joins the boys to discuss the current state of gambling in the Australia and Asia regions, his thoughts on building successful regional slot games and scaling them worldwide, and what it was like being a BMX national champion in Oz.

The Big 5-0! To celebrate the 50th episode of the MaxBet Podcast, the boys invited back their first repeat guest. Kevin Sweet, Vice President of Slot Operations and Marketing for Cosmopolitan Las Vegas joins the boys to discuss the latest developments on his slot floor, his views on slot influencers and social media, and gives his thoughts on what he would like to see next…

In this episode, Charlie Lombardo, hall of fame casino gaming operator, joins the boys to discuss what it was like driving innovation in Vegas in the 90's, his thoughts on the gaming business today, and what he thinks today's casino operators should be doing differently…

In this episode, Dean Ehrlich, Executive Vice President at Everi, joins the boys to discuss the Everi approach to making slot games, what he sees for the future of the gaming industry, and gives us more than one fun gambling story… check it out!

In this episode, Derek Stevens, owner and CEO at Circa Casino, The D Las Vegas, and Golden Gate Las Vegas joins the boys to discuss what it was like building his dream casino from the ground up, what he is focused on next, and what it felt like buying his first casino while wearing board shorts and flip flops.

In this episode Andrew Crowe, Sr. Vice President of Business Development for Sightline drops by to tell the boys that the future of cashless is now, explains exactly how all the pieces of the cashless infrastructure fit together, and details the how the first of it's kind Resorts World Las Vegas cashless solution will work.

In this episode John Acres, CEO of Acres Gaming joins the boys to discuss the early days of gaming in Vegas, what popular kids toy inspired modern day player tracking, and how a huge gamble on progressive technology paid off in a big way…

In this episode Aaron Gomes, COO of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment joins the boys to share some stories about growing up in mob era Vegas, what it was like to walk floors with Ted Binion as a kid, and discusses the latest exciting developments in the Historical Horse Racing industry...

In this episode Scott Olive, the game designer behind industry changing slot games Lightning Link and Dragon Link, joins the boys to discuss his creative process for designing games, how he got started in the biz, and addresses the rumor on how he actually created Lightning Link.

In this episode, Joel Simkins, Managing Director - Head of Gaming & Leisure Investment Banking at Truist, joins the boys to discuss what an investment banker actually does, how going against the pack can be the path to notoriety, and what it feels like being a CEO Whisperer...

In this episode, Dr. Brett Abarbanel, Director of Research for the International Gaming Institute at UNLV, joins the boys to discuss what exactly is an e-sport, how much money is already being transacted in the e-sports space, and also kicks off a hot debate over which Mario Kart racer is the best...

In this episode Casey Whalen, Chief Commercial Officer for Bluberi Gaming, joins the boys to discuss winning the NCAA National golf championship with UNLV, what leadership lessons he has learned in his career, and gives us a sneak peak into what Bluberi has coming down the pipe.

In the episode, Jennifer Shatley, President of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, Principal Consultant at Logan Avenue Consulting, and PhD candidate at UNLV International Gaming Institute, joins the boys to discuss the difference between problem gambling and responsible gambling, some ways you can help yourself or your loved ones if you identify a problem, and shares the story of when her mom sent her on a mission to find Peyton Manning while at the University of Tennessee.

In this episode Brooks Pierce, President and Chief Operating Officer at Inspired Entertainment, joins the boys to discuss how horse racing set the stage for one of the largest companies in our business, why virtual sports might be the multi-billion dollar industry you have never heard of, and why the pub business is poised for huge growth.

In this episode Brian Green, Assistant General Manager at Graton Resort and Casino joins the boys to discuss why someone would want to work in Human Resources, what he loves about the casino industry, and reveals who owns the greedy hand in the viral TikTok video where Landon won $20,000 at the casino... 

In this episode, Loren Gill, former CEO of San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and long time gaming executive joins the boys to discuss his journey to the top of the game, his thought process for adopting new technologies, and gives us a glimpse into what he’s been working on in his free time.

In this episode, Jean Venneman, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Arts, joins the boys to discuss her road from office admin to the C-Suite, what it’s like creating licensed slot machines, and shares the story of touring Michael Jackson around the IGT booth at G2E...

In this episode, Dermot Smurfit, CEO of Game Account Network (GAN) joins the boys to discuss the recent opening of Michigan online gaming, what trends he expects to see moving forward, and what Chinese swear word accidentally helped him drive way more traffic to his website...

In this episode, 30 year slot operations veteran, active contributor to CDC Gaming Reports, and Executive Director of the National Automotive Museum, Buddy Frank joins the boys to discuss what new technologies he believes will be prominent in the next couple of years, what caused him to be taken inside of an FBI Surveillance van, and tells the story of what it is like to drive a car that is over 100 years old...

In this episode, professional poker player and World Poker Tour champion Joe Tehan joins the boys to discuss life as a professional poker player, what it’s like when you’re play for big money, and some simple strategies that might help you win your next home game...

In this episode, friend of the show and AGS Vice President of Sales, Robert Perry joins the boys to discuss what it’s like to learn the gaming business in Australia, the importance of family, and recounts the big slot jackpot he found on the other side of 3 walks of shame...

In this episode, former Vice Chairman of Scientific Game, and current CEO of investment firm The Groop, Richard Haddrill joins the boys to discuss his process for goal setting in the new year, some key advice for new and aspiring CEOs, and talks about why a trip to the Kentucky Derby had him sweating in prime time…

In this episode, Kiski and Lando discuss some of the highlights of 2020 and discuss what’s in store for 2021... including launching the podcast in video format!

In this episode, Executive Coach and Partner at Simmons Group, and the author of My Quarter Turns, Tim Furlong joins the boys to discuss what an executive coach is, the top three areas where executives go wrong, and some helpful tips on small adjustments that can make a big impact...

In this episode, Chad Beynon, Managing Director of Gaming, Lodging and Theatres for Macquarie Capital, joins the boys to discuss how Wall Street values companies, what the money guys see as the big future trends in gaming, and why shooting dice with Marines is the best way to shoot dice.

In this episode successful entrepreneur and Chairman of Plan A Technologies, Aron Ezra,  joins the boys to discuss his secrets to starting a successful new company, some key areas where many new start-ups go wrong, and shares a gambling story like none we have ever heard...

In this episode, Katie Lever, gaming industry powerhouse and board member for the Bank of George and Global Gaming Women joins the boys to discuss her thoughts on how cash will impact the future of the gaming industry, shares advice on how to have an awkward conversation, and reveals her true super power...