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Data science firm, ReelMetrics, is the world's largest independent aggregator of slot machine data. In ReelCast, we discuss data-driven insights, tips, and tricks that can help any professional slot team.

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    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    s04e04 - Max Bet Media with Mike McKiski

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 66:37


    In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, catch-up with Mike McKiski, Co-Founder & President of Max Bet Media and Co-Host of the Max Bet Podcast. Hear Mike discuss the creation, operation and evolution of the industry's best-known podcast, what the experience and interviews have taught him, his upcoming move to Bluberi, and his thoughts about podcasting's role within the gaming industry moving forward. Also in this episode, a review of the 2025 Casino Operations Summit - Nova Gorica Edition. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s04e03 - Truist Securities with Barry Jonas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 57:14


    In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, speak with Barry Jonas, Managing Director and Senior Gaming Equity Analyst at Truist Securities. Learn about Wall Street's take on the gaming industry, including investor likes / dislikes, the ins and outs of valuation and demand forecasting, trends exciting / worrying investors, and the potential impacts of Trump tariff and immigration policies. Also in this episode, configuring multi-game terminals and financial woes at Holland Casino.  © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s04e02 Peninsula Pacific Entertainment with Aaron Gomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 59:44


    In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, speak with P2E President & COO, Aaron Gomes. Hear about growing-up in a prominent gaming family, Aaron's path to his current role, the ins and outs of HHR, and P2E's history, philosophies, current portfolio, and upcoming projects, including the new Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Also in this episode, listener questions and the new ReelHot Index. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s04e01 - Wind Creek Hospitality with Ken Rohman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 59:15


    In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Ken Rohman, Chief Marketing Officer for Wind Creek Hospitality. Learn about the Poarch Creek tribe's growth and expansion into commercial markets, its guest-driven service culture, the Wind Creek Rewards loyalty program, and the licensing, construction, positioning, opening, and early successes of the group's newest resort, Wind Creek Chicago Southland. Also in this episode, Don hangs-up his spurs. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s03e11 - Thanksgiving Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 46:27


    In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Nick and Don list the top ten current slot industry trends for which they're most thankful. Also in this episode, game speed and the Las Vegas Grand Prix (mea culpa edition). © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s03e10 - Konami Gaming with Jay Bertsch, Chris Rowe, and Stephanie Lau

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 49:04


    In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Konami's Jay Bertsch (SVP & Chief Commercial Officer), Chris Rowe (VP of North American Game Sales), and Stephanie Lau (VP of Sales Enablement). Hear the team's thoughts on G2E '24, as well as upcoming rollouts in systems, cabinets, and games. Also in this episode, Aristocrat, Light & Wonder, and the Dragon Train dispute. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s03e09 - Bluberi with Mike Brennan & Casey Whalen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 64:13


    In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Bluberi's Chief Product Officer, Mike Brennan, and Chief Commercial Officer, Casey Whalen. Learn how an insurgent supplier with roots in Quebec is parlaying a string of surprise hits into some of the most exciting product offerings for the Class III slot space. Hear about their design philosophies, banking strategies, release plans, cultural imperatives, and (music to our ears) obsession with fair share performance. Also in this episode, G2E 2024.  © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    Zitro USA with Derik Mooberry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 53:21


    In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA. Learn about Zitro's rise from niche electronic bingo provider to a global supply-side powerhouse, its plans for the North American market, and the company's increasingly compelling Class III slot portfolio. Also in this episode, leveraging superstar inventory to dial-back free play. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s03e07 - Incredible Technologies with Dan Schrementi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 57:03


    In this episode, Nick & Don speak with Dan Schrementi, President of Gaming at Incredible Technologies (IT). Learn about IT's history as a pioneering arcade game supplier, its move into gaming, its design & commercial philosophies, its recent strategic rebuild, its product roadmap, and its "Teed Up" initiative. Also in this episode, how free play reductions impact visitation & spend.  © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s03e06 - AGS with Jackson Floyd and Steve Walther

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 55:50


    In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with AGS's VP of Slots, Jackson Floyd, and VP of Game Development, Steve Walther. Learn about AGS's history, cultural leadership,  developmental philosophy (Steve's tango analogy is awesome), GameON customer summit, upcoming product releases, and more. Also in this episode, keeping Actual and Theo variances in-check. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s03e05 - Gaming Arts with Mike Dreitzer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 61:14


    In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Mike Dreitzer, CEO of Gaming Arts. Learn about the risks & rewards of building a slot machine company, the group's startup phase, development philosophy, product portfolio,  near-term plans, and its strategic alliance with Germany's Merkur Gaming.  Also in this episode, supply and demand considerations related to multi-game product. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s03e04 - Bally's Corporation with Dan Cherry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 52:48


    In this episode, Nick & Don chat with Dan Cherry, Vice President of Gaming Operations at Bally's Corporation. Dan discusses the major projects underway in Vegas and Chicago, as well as the challenges and payoffs of implementing operational and analytical standards within hyper-growth gaming organizations. Also in this episode, should I replace ETGs with slots? © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s03e03 - Blue Delta Jeans with Nick Weaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 48:21


    Blue jeans?!? Yes, you read that correctly. In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Nick Weaver, Co-Founder and COO of Blue Delta Jeans. Learn how Nick and his team are using $500 custom-tailored blue jeans to thrill slot players and breathe new life into VIP events and continuity programs. Also in this episode, the EVERI / IGT merger. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s03e02 - Delaware North with Michael Carruthers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 49:59


    In this episode, Nick & Don catch-up with Michael Carruthers, Corp VP of Gaming Operations at Delaware North. Learn about the past, present, and future of one of the industry's oldest and most diversified gaming operators, and how the gaming division is leveraging data and data analysis for competitive advantage. Also in this episode, lease vs buy for smaller operations. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s03e01 - BC Slots with Brian Christopher & Josh O'Connell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 66:34


    In this first episode of Season 3, Nick and Don discuss the slot influencer phenomenon with domain pioneers and undisputed leaders, Brian Christopher & Josh O'Connell of BC Slots. Brian and Josh cover the company's full timeline, from Brian's first impromptu clip to becoming the industry's most powerful influencer brand. Learn about the logistics of BC Slots engagements, their benefits to operators and suppliers, and the company's newest products, FlipTheSwitch.com and Brian Christopher Slots 2. Also in this episode, Dragon Link expansion. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e11 - Top Ten Insights of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 42:09


    In this end-of-year retrospective episode, Nick and Don cover the Top Ten Insights of 2023. Also in this episode, mitigations for low-ceiling environments. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e10 - Aruze Gaming Global with Kelcey Allison

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 53:11


    In this episode, Nick & Don catch-up with Kelcey Allison, COO of the newly-created Aruze Gaming Global. Kelcey walks Nick & Don through the Okada garnishment, the Chapter 11 filing, the auction, and the creation and future of Aruze Gaming Global. Also in this episode, Vegas F1 and casino signage. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e09 - Budgetary Guidance for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 54:46


    In this post-G2E episode, Nick & Don present budgetary guidance for 2024. Sub-topics include Halloween; conducting fair share, occupancy, layout, and demand analyses; the CapEx / OpEx split; pacing spend, and; focusing on the greatest in lieu of the latest. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e08 - Increased Jackpot Activity & G2E 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 40:45


    In this episode, Nick & Don present metrics and theories related to operator reports of significantly increased jackpot activity within North American casinos. They also discuss key areas of interest for this year's G2E trade show in Las Vegas. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e07 - Operator / Vendor Tensions with Buddy Frank

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 76:02


    In this episode, Nick & Don welcome industry consultant and slot management guru, Buddy Frank, to discuss the symbiotic and often strained relationships between the industry's operators and vendors.  © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e06 - Video Poker with Action Gaming's Mike Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 68:17


    In this episode, Nick & Don welcome Mike Fields, Executive Vice President at video poker powerhouse, Action Gaming. In this discussion, Fields covers the latest trends in video poker, as well as general operational tips for transforming aging, long-neglected poker portfolios into differentiating, high-yield sources of competitive advantage.    © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e05 - Marketing & Mix Management with Lucien Wijsman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 66:20


    In this episode, Nick & Don welcome ReelCast's first guest--industry consultant and executive education pioneer, Lucien Wijsman. In this wide-ranging discussion about mix management and slot marketing, Wijsman emphasizes the critical importance of player segmentation, and expresses his concerns about how over-diversification, imbalance, and obsolete mix management practices are hampering slot performance.© 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e04 - Jackpot Liabilities and High-Denom Links

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 50:56


    In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss Jackpot Liabilities and High-Denom Links. © 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e03 - Updating Best Practices (Part III)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 39:17


    In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, conclude their discussion of Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes.© 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e02 - Updating Best Practices (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 38:44


    In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, continue their discussion of Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes.© 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s02e01 - Updating Best Practices (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 41:57


    In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, introduce Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes.© 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s01e04 - Top Ten Insights of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 40:45


    In this year-end retrospective episode, CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss the company's Top Ten Insights of 2022.© 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s01e03 - Making Your Peace with Premium

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 51:57


    In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss myths and imperatives surrounding Premium slot product.© 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s01e02 - Inventory Overdiversification (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 38:56


    In this second episode of ReelCast, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, conclude their two-part discussion covering Inventory Overdiversification.© 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

    s01e01 - Inventory Overdiversification (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 34:15


    In this inaugural episode of ReelCast, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss Inventory Overdiversification.© 2015 -2024 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved.For transcripts of ReelCast episodes, please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/reelcast.For legal statements apropos of this and other ReelMetrics content / "Materials", please see https://www.reelmetrics.com/legal

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