Podcast appearances and mentions of geoff zochodne

The latest episode of the Gaming News Canada Show is one of the two-part type as we pack our suitcase and fill up the GNC vehicle before heading to the city below Uxbridge for this week's Canadian Gaming Summit. Canadian Gaming Association senior executive Amanda Brewer returned to the show for a rapid round on what's happening across the national gaming industry these days. That includes the slow road to an open market in Alberta, the wait at iGaming Ontario for a new boss and the launch of a centralized self-exclusion program, and lobbying efforts for open gambling regimes in British Columbia. We also had a chat about this week's summit, where Brewer will moderate “The urgent need to modernize Canada's AML framework” panel Wednesday a.m. with Derek Ramm (Kinectify), Brian Terranova (FanDuel) and Heinen Hutchison Robitaille LLP partner Scott Hutchison. Craig Cornforth of EPIC Global Solutions took time out from the SBC Summit Malta last week to make his maiden GNCS appearance. The former auto dealer told his poignant story around gambling addiction and the road to recovery that led him to join EPIC and its work in the prevention of gambling harm. Cornforth will be on stage with Alistair Facciol (Rhino Entertainment), Ryan McCarthy (BCLC), Covers journalist Geoff Zochodne and yours truly for a Thursday morning chin wag on “Regulation and responsibility: how the new politics affect player protection”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we prepare to close the book on May and begin ironing our shirts and socks in preparation for next month's Canadian Gaming Summit (registration information with a family discount – well, sort of – can be found below) in the city below Georgina, Troy Ross of TRM Public Affairs made his return to the Gaming News Canada Show. Among the topics on the agenda for our chin wag with the business/regulation of gaming veteran: Recent reporting by Geoff Zochodne for Covers and Global Gaming News on sports betting and igaming operators making their pitch to the policymakers in British Columbia to bring an open gambling market to Canada's most western province;The case for an open market in B.C. a la Ontario (and, over the next 12 months, Alberta), including the ongoing success by OLG in Ontario's bigly competitive industry. (We recommend checking out Dave Briggs's reporting in yesterday's newsletter);The case for an open marketplace in La Belle Province (despite the ongoing efforts by the Quebec Online Gaming Coalition, the chances appear to be slim to none and slim has disappeared to an unknown locale. . .);The official separation of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and iGaming Ontario by the Douglas Ford government. And, the creation of a new Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming with Stan Cho in the minister's parking space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of the Gaming News Canada is a gathering of members of the fourth estate to discuss and debate the latest storylines in the business of sports wagering and gaming. Dave Briggs, who mans the keyboard these days on the GNC newsletter. Robyn McNeil of Catena Media's Bonus outlet and Covers senior news analyst Geoff Zochodne join the media roundtable. The three-year anniversary of Ontario's open market sparked a good/bad/somewhat ugly-type of conversation, including the continued presence of 49 operators (and OLG), the (still) waiting for a centralized self-exclusion program to be delivered by iGaming Ontario through its partnership with IC360 and IXUp, the (still) waiting for Martha Otton's replacement to lead iGO, and the ongoing cone of silence - most notably by the provincial government and the AGCO - around legal gambling in the province (McAllister also brought up the curious decision by the American Gaming Association to turn down an interview request for a CBS Sunday Morning feature into the explosion of online sports wagering in the U.S. of A. and gambling addiction). The panel also weighed in on the horse racing industry's attempts to expand wagering through the Ontario open market, whither consolidation and the financial results delivered by the legal industry. McNeil, Zochodne and Briggs also got into the efforts by the Danielle Smith government in Alberta to get approval on Bill 48 to establish its own open sports betting and igaming marketplace. And the all-journo podcast included a segment on the stories du jour, including the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's look into limiting, and the ongoing legal wrangling involving Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com around “sports event trading”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Brady spoke with Geoff Zochodne, Sports Betting Journalist at Covers about betting on Taylor Swift's concerts in Toronto (what colour outfits she'll wear & what surprise songs she will do) & a preview of the Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Geoff Zochodne, Sports Betting Journalist at Covers about betting on Taylor Swift's concerts in Toronto (what colour outfits she'll wear & what surprise songs she will do) & a preview of the Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much for the dog days of summer, at least when it comes to the business of sports betting and gaming in Canada and the United States of America. Geoff Zochodne, the veteran gaming industry beat reporter for Covers, took a break from listening to hearings, transcribing interviews and tapping the keyboard to return as our guest on the latest episode of the Gaming News Canada Show. Among the many topics we covered over a lengthy conversation: - What is motivating DraftKings to, in Zochodne's words, “plan to hit winning players with a ‘gaming tax surcharge'?- What make sense in terms of timing for regulated sports wagering and online gaming to arrive in Alberta and what will that marketplace look like?- Jeff Marek's departure from Sportsnet appears to have involved both the NHL and Nevada Gaming Control Board.- And what's the dilio with regards to sports betting regulators and limiting? Zochodne also provided his perspective on the Ontario Court of Appeal case considering the expansion of online poker and daily fantasy sports, consolidation of the U.S. sports betting industry (and why it hasn't happened in Ontario), and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Mayo and Geoff Zochodne discuss the latest news at the state and provincial level for sports betting legalization along with new Taxes in Illinois and how that may impact different states. Plus, a look at legislation on DFS in Ontario. Use code “MAYO” at underdog for a deposit bonus up to $250: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-pat-mayo Subscribe, Rate and Review Apple: http://bit.ly/PMEiTunes Spotify: https://goo.gl/VboemH FOLLOW MAYO MEDIA NETWORK Newsletter: https://mayomedia.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayomedianetwork/ TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mayo-media-network YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/YTMMN __________________________ Get 20% off https://www.fantasynational.com/mayo with code “MAYO” RUN THE SIMS F1 & Spring Football PACKAGE (Code “MAYO” for 10% OFF): https://www.runthesims.com/mayo Code “MAYO” 10% OFF at Ship It Nation: https://shipitnation.com/?aff=Thepme #FantasyGolf #DFS #GolfPicks #Memorialtournament #Underdog #DraftKings  SHOW INDEX 00:00 Intro 1:24 New Taxes in States 3:22 DFS in Ontario/Poker 7:37 California 15:02 Texas 18:27 New States to Legalize 20:32 Canada — Alberta/Quebec 29:46 iGaming 32:03 Limiting Bettors 39:37 Prop Market 42:58 League's influence over sports betting PME Audio Podcast Apple: http://bit.ly/PMEiTunes Spotify: https://goo.gl/VboemH Google: http://bit.ly/GooglePodPME OMAHA STEAKS — Go to OmahaSteaks.com, promo code “MAYO” at checkout to save on exclusive packages starting at just $89. Message and data rates apply. Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Pat Mayo Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePME Pat Mayo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second anniversary of Ontario's regulated sports betting and igaming industry lands April 4th, and in the midst of investigations involving MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani and Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors around sports betting. Meanwhile, the debate continues around gambling advertising, sportsbooks placing limits on bettors, and problem gambling. Also, the state of New York just had its second most successful week in sports betting handle from legal operators since the launch of its regulated marketplace in January 2022. And the regulated sports betting business in North Carolina has launched with a bang riding the March Madness wave. The latest episode of the Gaming News Canada Show brings together a media roundtable with SBC Americas editor-in-chief Jessica Welman, the managing editor of Catena Media's Play Canada, Play Michigan and Play Pennsylvania websites, Dave Briggs, and Geoff Zochodne, the gambling industry beat writer for Covers.com. The trio of journalists joined Steve McAllister to discuss the good, bad and ugly that is the current state of gambling across North America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg spoke to Geoff Zochodne, Sports Betting Journalist for Covers

Greg spoke to Geoff Zochodne, Sports Betting Journalist for Covers

On the latest edition of the Gaming News Canada Show, regular guests Amanda Brewer, Kris Abbott and Phill Gray were joined by Covers gambling industry beat writer Geoff Zochodne for a rather robust roundtable.Zochodne provided his thoughts and layers on spending two days inside an Ontario Superior Court of Justice courtroom last week to listen to lawyers for iGaming Ontario and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke lay out facts and arguments in the council's civil proceedings against Ontario's regulated sports betting and igaming industry. Gray, Abbott and Brewer added their perspective on the case, in which Judge Lisa Brownstone is expected to submit a ruling before summer. With the changes to the AGCO's standards around advertising and marketing taking effect tomorrow, the panel discussed the transition by Ontario's licensed operators to the new regulations around the use of athletes and celebrities, and the continuing presence of .net operations pitching their products on television networks. The announcement by Unibet last week that it will officially leave the Ontario market on March 26 sparked a conversation on the likelihood of other licensed operators vacating the province before Year 3 of regulated sports betting and igaming begins in early April. That conversation prompted Brewer to point out that smaller operators are leaning into the Canadian grey market to support their Ontario businesses.Finally, there was reaction from Abbott, Brewer, Gray and Zochodne to the American Gaming Association releasing a third straight year of record numbers for regulated gambling across the U.S. of A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was originally published on August 28th, 2023. Listen to Monopoly 1 - Lost in the Supermarket and Monopoly 17 - Food FightIn the past several years, Loblaws, Metro and Empire have spent billions on their own stock – And at a time of food price inflation and grocery workers on strike. Why are they doing it? And why do some economists say stock buybacks should be abolished? Featured in this episode: William Lazonick, professor emeritus of economics at University of MassachusettsJim Stanford, director of the Centre for Future Work Further reading:Profits Without Prosperity, William Lazonick, Harvard Business Review“The American disease': Canadian companies pouring cash into stock buybacks as backlash grows abroad, Geoff Zochodne, Financial PostStriking Metro workers say they face challenges affording the very food they sell, Canadian Press Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Cherise Seucharan (Reporter), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Sponsors: Douglas, AG1If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Texas A&M let go of head coach Jimbo Fisher, who is still owed around $76 million. That's a record buyout for any college coach, and represents the Aggies' incredible willingness to spend on their program. Also, Megan Rapinoe ends one of the most impactful careers in U.S. soccer history. Plus, we hear from Covers.com sports betting journalist Geoff Zochodne on what the launch of ESPN Bet will mean for the sports wagering industry, which is increasingly centered around a small number of major players.

In the past several years, Loblaws, Metro and Empire have spent billions on their own stock - And at a time of food price inflation and grocery workers on strike. Why are they doing it? And why do some economists say stock buybacks should be abolished? Featured in this episode: William Lazonick, professor emeritus of economics at University of MassachusettsJim Stanford, director of the Centre for Future WorkFurther reading:Profits Without Prosperity, William Lazonick, Harvard Business Review“The American disease': Canadian companies pouring cash into stock buybacks as backlash grows abroad, Geoff Zochodne, Financial PostStriking Metro workers say they face challenges affording the very food they sell, Canadian PressHost: Jesse Brown Credits: Cherise Seucharan (Reporter), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Sponsors: Douglas, Canva, SquarespaceIf you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan speaks with Geoff Zochodne, Journalist reporting on sports betting for Covers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff Zochodne, Covers.com Sports Betting Reporter, chats with Jim Tatti on Game Play about the legal online operators space in Ontario, what that rapid growth can mean in the province, and the significance that can have in markets for sponsorships & advertising.

In the second hour of Game Play, Jim Tatti talks to TSN 1050 Raptors Analyst Sherman Hamliton about the weekend festivities surrounding Kyle Lowry's return and who he wants to see the Raptors face in the first round of the playoffs. Then Tatti is joined by Covers.com betting reporter Geoff Zochodne to discuss single-game sports betting becoming legal in Ontario.

The Pod is back! The List is back! Geoff Zochodne of the Miami Vice joins pod to break down the FFL & we hit the list!

Covers.com business reporter Geoff Zochodne joins the show to talk about the Auditor General's report on Ontario's gaming market and the legal challenges facing it.

In the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger to start the show to discuss Paul Maurice's sudden resignation as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets and Maple Leafs forwards John Tavares and Alex Kerfoot entering the league's COVID protocols. Then Matt talks to Covers.com business reporter Geoff Zochodne about the Auditor General's report on Ontario's gaming market.

In this hour of Follow The Money, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard dive into Week 0 of the College Football Season with College Football Handicapper, Brad Powers. Later in the hour, the guys will be joined by Sports Betting Journalist from Covers.com, Geoff Zochodne to discuss the legalization of sports gambling in Canada. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In the final hour of the show the guys discuss the Canadiens win in game 5, the performance of Carey Price, the passing of Bill C-218 and what it means for single game sports betting in Canada and more. Guests include TSN 690 Montreal Host Tony Marinaro and covers.com columnist Geoff Zochodne.

Covers.com columnist joins the show to discuss the passing of Bill C-218, how it will change single game sports betting in Canada and more.

In this hour of Follow The Money, Mitch Moss and Matt Youmans dive into today's card in the MLB, NBNA, and NHL. They talk to Geoff Zochodne about Canada's recent breakthrough in sports betting. Then the coach joins to recap last night's thriller and give you the best advice to betting tonight's game in the Eastern Conference Finals. Hosts: Mitch Moss Matt Youmans Guests: Geoff Zochodne David Thorpe Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Host Rob Cressy is joined by Covers Sports Betting Journalist Geoff Zochodne, as well as Canadian Gaming Association President/CEO Paul Burns, to talk about Bill C-218 and its impact on single-game sports betting in Canada. Geoff and Rob discuss: - The news developments and covering the story as a journalist. - The history behind Canada's single-game betting ban. - Possible opposition and amendments to the bill's approval. - Factors that led to the bill finally passing after years of mulling. Paul and Rob chat about: - The expected rollout and when we can see regulation take effect. - Which operators we can expect to see penetrating the Canadian market. - The implications of tax rates on the emerging industry. - The potential for legalization to grow the Canadian market. You can find Geoff on Twitter @GeoffZochodne. Connect with Rob Cressy @robcressy on Twitter and send in your feedback, best bets and bad beats. Be sure to subscribe, rate and review The Sharp 600 podcast.

The List! The Curse! Oh my!! Breaking down everything Farmers & FFL with Geoff Zochodne.

Canada is a country ruled by dynasties — political, commercial and criminal. In the first episode of our new series, we bring you the story of an eccentric, billionaire patriarch; his famous, charismatic daughter; a fire-breathing monument the size of the Statue of Liberty; and the battle over one of Canada’s great business empires.  Featured in this episode: Robert Fife (Globe and Mail). To learn more: “The $500 Million Family Feud” by Leah McLaren in Toronto Life “A Stronach Family Feud: How things fell apart between the patriarch and his heir apparent” by Barbara Shecter and Geoff Zochodne in the Financial Post “‘They stole the company’: Frank Stronach accuses daughter Belinda of betrayal” by Robert Fife in The Globe and Mail This show was brought to you by our patrons. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter.  This episode is sponsored by Freshbooks and Audible. 

Smoking marjiuana is so 2018. This October, new rules from the federal government around the legal production and sale of cannabis edibles, drinkables and other alternative pot products will come into force, a new market that could be worth $2.7 billion a year. Geoff Zochodne talks with cannabis reporter Vanmala Subramaniam and Truss Beverages CEO Brett Vye about the second wave of cannabis legalization and what it means for business and consumers.

Smoking marjiuana is so 2018. This October, new rules from the federal government around the legal production and sale of cannabis edibles, drinkables and other alternative pot products will come into force, a new market that could be worth $2.7 billion a year. Geoff Zochodne talks with cannabis reporter Vanmala Subramaniam and Truss Beverages CEO Brett Vye about the second wave of cannabis legalization and what it means for business and consumers.

Geoff Zochodne talks with Wealthsimple CEO and co-founder Michael Katchen about what open banking is, what it will do for consumers and how Canada risks falling behind in this global trend

Geoff Zochodne talks with Wealthsimple CEO and co-founder Michael Katchen about what open banking is, what it will do for consumers and how Canada risks falling behind in this global trend

Alan has a packed show today. He dives into the sale by SNC of their interest in the 407 along with guest Geoff Zochodne from the Financial Post, considers Kurt Cobain's legacy with Alan Cross of the edge, and breaks down Fortnite's hold on the youth.. to Prince Harry's Shagrin.. with Mike Dodd of This Week in Geek.Net.

RRJ colleagues bring in their year-in-review Pull Quotes and we talk to Geoff Zochodne about the GM closure. The post Pull Quotes: Season 2 – Episode 7 — A Year in (Ryerson) Review first appeared on Ryerson Review of Journalism :: The Ryerson School of Journalism.

General Motors announced Monday it is closing its Oshawa assembly plant, which will put nearly 3,000 people out of work. We look at what the closure means for the community and what the future holds for Canada's car manufacturing industry. Dave is joined by Financial Post reporters Emily Jackson and Geoff Zochodne.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Understanding Canada's Coming Cannabis Regime by Looking South to US Join us for an intriguing event that will shine a spotlight on what recreational marijuana legalization will look like in Canada later this summer. To get a look into the future, we will bring up from the United States leading figures who can speak to experiences in Colorado and Massachusetts as well as a Canadian expert to the Club to discuss the considerations that have gone into the regime set to launch here in Canada. The discussion will be moderated by Geoff Zochodne of the National Post and should provide one of the clearest perspectives on what we can expect in Canada later this summer when marijuana becomes legal for recreational use. Lewis Koski Co Founder and Senior Director, Freedman and Koski, Former Director, Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division Lewis Koski was the Director of the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division during the legalization of marijuana. Lewis is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in formative marijuana policy. He is among a small group of government executives who have been intimately involved in the development and implementation of marijuana policy from the infancy of medical marijuana through the realization of legalization. Lewis' leadership contributions and devotion to implementing marijuana policy thoughtfully played an important role achieving what has become one of the most fully developed marijuana regulatory frameworks in the world. Lewis is currently a co founder and senior director at Freedman and Koski, Inc. where he works with government clients across the United States tasked with developing and implementing cannabis policy. He also works with ancillary companies and investment firms that are focused on helping government successfully implement cannabis policy. Lewis holds a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on International Business and is a Doctoral Candidate in Public Administration with a focus on policy analysis and public participation in rulemaking. He also teaches a graduate level course called. The Marijuana Policy Frontier at the University of Colorado Denver. Commissioner Shaleen Title was jointly appointed by the Massachusetts governor, treasurer, and attorney general to the Cannabis Control Commission in September 2017. She co authored the Massachusetts marijuana legalization referendum and has consulted on state and local marijuana policy around the United States. Shaleen was a founding board member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, where she led the drafting of the first state level model bill created to give states guidance to implement a process of reinvestment and reconciliation. She was also a founding board member of Marijuana Majority. Prior to joining the Commission, she was a co founder of THC Staffing Group, a cannabis recruiting firm focused on equality and inclusion. She holds a business degree, law degree, and... Moderator: Geoff Zochodne, Reporter, The Financial Post Panelists: Lewis Koski, Co Founder and Senior Director, Freedman and Koski Commissioner Shaleen Title, Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Will Stewart, VP Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Hiku Brands *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

This is the first episode of the QP Briefing podcast. Listen along as reporters Geoff Zochodne, Sabrina Nanji and Jessica Smith Cross discuss the release of the Ontario auditor general's 2016 annual report and the passage of a bill that will ban corporations and unions from making political donations. To contact us, email gzochodne@qpbriefing.com or go to qpbriefing.com.