Podcast appearances and mentions of steve ruddock

Steve Ruddock from Straight To The Point joins Jon and Fintan to discuss various aspects of the gambling industry, focusing on responsible gaming initiatives in North America, the importance of agency and accountability, and the challenges faced by regulators. They explore the new messaging strategies for responsible gaming, the need for transparency in gambling odds, and the holistic approaches required to address gambling addiction. The conversation also touches on the regulatory landscape and the complexities surrounding Kalshi. Steve gets into the complexities and challenges surrounding sports betting exchanges, regulatory barriers, market dynamics, user experience, and the potential future of sports betting regulation. The conversation also touches on the imitative nature of the gambling industry and cultural reflections on gambling practices.Steve on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ruddock-23148138/Steve's newsletter, subscribe for free on Substack or get a sexy, sexy paid sub: https://straighttothepoint.substack.com/Choice quotes: "RG is your catastrophe insurance.""If you need that, then aren't you betting?""Is it really that big a deal?""It's hard to say what their market is.""The bookies have way more firepower."The Pink Ladies of our 1950s high school, we thank Optimove for their support, which helps us to keep this podcast ticking over. They turn customer data into Greased Lightnin', with tools that make businesses work better. Optimove, your support helps us make things that take away the pain. Or create it, I forget which.The T-Birds at Rydell High podcast are of course OddsMatrix Sports Betting Software Solutions – the industry go-to for sportsbook platforms and data feeds. EveryMatrix's coverage is so damn good, they're turning heads every time they comb their slick hair. These really are the cool kids…Clarion Gaming is surely the Principal McGee of our podcast family, helping keep the industry on track, and we thank them for sponsoring our podcast. Now they're looking forward to July's iGB Live! after a hugely successful ICE in Barna.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.Website: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3A57jkRSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/ Jon Bruford on LinkedIn:

These aren't the best of times for affiliates in the business of gambling, as reflected by the recent news involving XL Media, Catena Media and Better Collective. Straight to the Point publisher/editor Steve Ruddock returned to the Gaming News Canada Show. Ruddock walked us through his experiences in the affiliates industry over the past 15 years, and discussed with your humble host the decision by Catena Media and Better Collective to let go journalists covering the industry and what's next in the affiliate space. That also led to a lengthy discussion around coverage of the sports betting and gaming industry since the overturning of PASPA by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018. The wild and crazy presidential election in the U.S. has attracted the interest of 16 sportsbooks – including OLG - in Ontario's regulated marketplace. We asked Ruddock about the participation by Robinhood, Kalshi and Polymarket in predicting the Harris-Trump battle, and the potential impact the next U.S. federal government will have on the country's legal gambling landscape. Last but not least, the debate continues about the competition/collaboration of retail and online gambling, so we asked our guest for his two cents on the topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many folks employed in the world of sports betting and gaming are congregating in Portugal this week for SBC Lisbon. That includes Gaming News Canada Show regular panelist and industry consultant, Amanda Brewer, who will be lending her voice along with other stakeholders in the Canadian marketplace (NorthStar Gaming's Michael Moskowitz and Jared Beber from Bet99 are among the speakers on a “Is the goose still golden” panel Wednesday around regulated gambling in Canada and the U.S. Speaking of which, Brewer and fellow consultant Phill Gray returned to the GNCS for a roundtable that was heavy on talk about the pending regulated market in Alberta. We tackled the rumblings about an opening date , the potential tax rate and other costs of doing business in the western Canada province, a consultative process which so far has been different than what operators experienced in the lead-up to the opening of regulated sports wagering and iGaming in Ontari-ari-ari-o, and the reaction from the Canadian Gaming Association to the results of a report by an Ottawa-based think tank earlier this month with the recommendation that Alberta shouldn't follow Ontario's lead in creating regulated gambling beyond what's currently offered by Alberta Liquor, Gaming & Cannabis. (Ed's Note: We reached out to the communications folks at the office of Minister Dale Nally requesting an update on the province's plans. After recording this episode, we received a response including: “We'd be happy to give an update, however due to a busy schedule we don't have much availability until the first to second week in October”. We expect the minister will be in Lisbon and will participate in a Thursday roundtable on Canada hosted by Alon Segev of Segev LLP. Also, ICYMI, Ron Segev was our guest on the podcast a few weeks ago to provide his take on Alberta.) Both Brewer and Gray weighed in on the proposal by two U.S. senators to create a federal Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE) Act. Gray also addressed our questions into a recent roundtable organized by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission into operators placing limits on sports bettors (Steve Ruddock's thoughts in his Straight to the Point newsletter is a good read). Finally, our two panelists also weighed in on the pending retirement of IGaming Ontario executive director Martha Otton, and the challenges facing her successor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gambling twitter blew up last week after DraftKings announced a customer surcharge on every winning wager in four different states (Vermont, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York). With the internet abuzz about the wagering giant offloading some of the added tax cost onto their winning customers, Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, invited her former colleague, and industry newsletter and podcast extraordinaire Steve Ruddock (of Straight to the Point) to iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. What is the thinking behind this move? What next for the states at 20 per cent? Or even below? How does this compare with other industries? And how are other operators dealing with the high tax rates? Jess gets Steve's thoughts on all of these questions, as well as his reaction to the comments made by DraftKings CEO, Jason Robins, on the operator's Q2 earnings call defending the move. Finally, Jess and Steve chat about what success looks like for DraftKings and the industry with this measure. To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois sports betting tax hike into law (sbcamericas.com)- DraftKings to Implement Customer Surcharges Starting Jan. 1 (sbcamericas.com)Host: Jessica WelmanGuests: Steve RuddockProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

In this episode of the KambiCast Spotlight, Peter Ranere, Kambi's PR and Communications Manager is joined by several experts before and after the game to discuss on of the biggest sporting events of the year, Super Bowl 58. Gain valuable insights into what it's like to price the extensive list of offers before and during the game with Kambi traders David Ball and Hugh Arnold, where betting activity was highest with GeoComply's Senior Director of Government Relations, Danny DiRienzo, and a breakdown of betting trends and data with Steve Ruddock, industry journalist and Editor of Straight to the Point newsletter.  Find out more at Kambi.com and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Matt and Dave are back for another episode of BvB with Steve Ruddock on ESPN Bet going into NY and a special guest appearance as well. 

On the year's final Gaming News Canada Show presented by Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP, U.S. gaming analyst and journalist Steve Ruddock joined Amanda Brewer and Phill Gray for a conversation on efforts to make responsible gambling more accessible to sports bettors and online casino/poker plays in Canada and the United States. Sports management professor Dr. Michael Naraine from Brock University hopped on the podcast to reiterate the need for independent research on RG in Ontario's regulated industry.Ruddock, the man behind the Straight to the Point newsletter, also discussed the challenges operators face with the uniqueness of new regulated markets across the U.S. We also asked him for his thoughts on the first month of ESPN Bet being in business south of the border.Finally, Brewer and Gray pontificated on the biggest stories on the business of Canadian gambling over the past 12 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Sheldon Adelson's family buying a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks and what it means for Texas gambling legalization, the California AG preparing an opinion on fantasy sports, and the quiet closure of a sportsbook inside a Pennsylvania restaurant, plus they talk to veteran gambling journalist Steve Ruddock about going out on his own with his Straight to the Point newsletter, the pace of online gambling expansion, and the challenges associated with responsible gambling messaging. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Sheldon Adelson's family buying a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks and what it means for Texas gambling legalization, the California AG preparing an opinion on fantasy sports, and the quiet closure of a sportsbook inside a Pennsylvania restaurant, plus they talk to veteran gambling journalist Steve Ruddock about going out on his own with his Straight to the Point newsletter, the pace of online gambling expansion, and the challenges associated with responsible gambling messaging. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"All fantasy sports products are sports betting, but not all sports betting is fantasy sports." - Steve Ruddock We kick off with a conversation about corporate overlords Clarion Gaming and how a non-bouncy floor is conducive to a happy gaming event [0:00 - 17:18], among other things of course. And we allude to something Fintan learns in the upcoming talk: did you know what a proboscis is?  Then Jon and Fintan speak with Steve Ruddock about complexity of online gambling laws in the US, which vary from state to state. They also explore the legal gray area of sweepstakes casinos and the ongoing debates surrounding the legality of online sports betting and fantasy sports in states like Florida. The conversation highlights the need for regulators to update and clarify laws to keep up with the rapidly evolving gambling industry [17:19 - 1:06:29]. Key Takeaways: Online gambling laws in the United States are complex and vary from state to state. Sweepstakes casinos operate in a legal gray area, using sweepstakes laws to offer casino-style games. The legality of online sports betting and fantasy sports is still being debated in many states, including Florida. Regulators need to update and clarify laws to keep up with the rapidly evolving gambling industry.

First up, Fintan and Jon talk about stuff, and things, incuding the nascent football league in Saudi Arabia and what it might mean longer term [0:00 - 21:49]. Then they're joined by number one guest Steve Ruddock of Straight To The Point newsletter fame, who visits to get into the nitty-gritty of the ESPenN deal, and the recent WynnBET announcement. Steve is smart, knows the industry inside-out, and is always worth listening to [21:50 - 1:25:02]. Oh, and Jon finally gets to share one of his favourite joke punchlines when the stars align in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Enjoy the episode! 

Welcome back! Today we are joined by the expert in all things legalization of online poker, Steve Ruddock. We have a great, fascinating, and somewhat depressing convo with Steve who talks to us about the status of online poker in the US. Where we can expect legalization next, why some states can't get it done, the red tape and hoops states must jump through, whether we should be optimistic, and more. Everything you've ever wanted to know about iPoker, answered here. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/crackingaaces

Lifelong martial artist and co-owner of Nick Cerio's Kenpo Karate in Bellingham, MA, Mr. Steve Ruddock joins us as we dive deep into the self-defense mindset. Learn more about Mr. Ruddock at https://www.nckbellingham.com/ Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/ Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com/

- Gambling industry fights back against New York Times' coverage of US sports betting sector - With special guest Steve Ruddock, iGaming Analyst at Gambling.com and Editor-in-Chief at Gaming Law Review ...and much more! The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with occasional guests present the latest news in iGaming along with a deep dive into each topic. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news

Steve Ruddock is back, discussing his new work overlords, shedding some light on the decision by Sands to not do online things or something, and discussing the midterm elections in the US before the polls had opened. I guess we will know when you hear this whether Steve is psychic or not, amiright?? Fintan and Jon start off by talking pap [0:00 - 23:00], then it's Steve [23:30 - 1:06:31] talking many North American things indeed.

Sponsored by Sportingtech! Steve Ruddock, who you may remember from such hits as Wagers.com and currently starring in Props.com, joins Fintan and Jon to talk about the Wire Act and the potential issues for the future of gambling and datat transfer in the US in light of IGT's recent court case. Steve's a total legend, and he really knows his stuff. He also reveals his spiritual dojo, and we discuss Andre the Giant, among other things.

Episode 55 with Mr. Steve Ruddock and Mrs. Mindy Ruddock Co-Owners and Instructors at Nick Cerio's Kenpo Karate Bellingham, Mr. and Mrs. Ruddock join us to talk about martial arts instruction and various responses to common scenarios on the mats. Learn more about Mr. and Mrs. Ruddock at https://www.nckbellingham.com/ Learn more about Rising Phoenix at https://risingphoenixtkd.com/ Music courtesy of https://podcastthemes.com/

Welcome back, another new episode in association with MEGA SPONSORS Sportingtech, for all your iGaming platform needs! Episode kicks off with Jon rambling (still no Fintan, best life etc) but not actually saying much [0:00 - 8:53], then we meet the very nice indeed Antti Koivula of Legal Gaming to learn about the state of Finland's gambling monopoly. It's a strange one, but luckily we got an expert in to discuss [9:52 - 54:59]. Then we welcome back the legend that is Steve Ruddock, and he explains what's going on in Massachusetts, and also look at California's thorny issues. And we decide pretty much on the top five superhero movies ever [55:18 - 1:48:02].

This week Fintan and Jon discuss some random stuff at the start [0:01] before welcoming the always-excellent Steve Ruddock of Wagers.com to talk about how the NY online market is developing, and the MGM bid for LeoVegas [16:17]; then they are graced by the presence of Michelle Hembury of German law firm Melchers to discuss the recent case involving Entain, and explain why it's not as disturbing as it may first appear [1:08:21]. Littered throughout are also references to Cobra Kai, of course. And right at the end, you can find out how to follow the podcast. It's all good, dawg.

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Steve Ruddock is widely known as a consultant in the fields of online gaming and gambling legislation. Steve is a prolific writer in the poker and gaming industry, covering a wide variety of topics. His main focus is the ongoing legal and legislative developments in the US and the convergence of terrestrial and online gaming. You can find his work online at NJ.com, USA Today Sports, Sporting News, PlayNJ.com, LegalSportsReport.com, OnlinePokerReport.com, as well as the print publications All-In Magazine, iGaming Business, Global Gaming Business, and Bluff Magazine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robin-t-aubin/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/robin-t-aubin/support

Listen in as industry news expert Steve Ruddock joins the Knup Sports Show to talk about New York, Massachusetts and other states. Steve is a lead analyst for BettingUSA.com!

It's the final episode of 2021! Jon – still no Fintan, we now just call him Monsieur Grosse Bottes – has a chat with Steve Ruddock of Betting USA and Gaming Law Review about his predictions for the Sports Betting market in the US for 2022 [0:00 - 1:07:31], then catches up with Tom Nieman to talk about Tom's home town Chicago and what's going on with the casino process there [1:07:32 - 1:27:52].

Jon – no Fintan, he's just got too big for the show, I'm expecting a spin-off any day now – has a chat with Steve Ruddock of Betting USA and Gaming Law Review about his predictions for the Sports Betting market in the US for 2022 [0:00 - 04:49], then catches up with Tom Nieman to talk about Tom's home town Chicago and what's going on with the casino process there [04:12 - 09:48]. Penultimate episode before Christmas and, well, it's a gift...

Steve Ruddock is the content director at bettingusa.com DO NOT click the link if you can be TRIGGERED, but DO LISTEN to this engaging discussion. Steve writes about the gambling industry and speaks to those who work in it. He was so nice to take the time to speak with Brian about gambling addiction, responsible gambling, and what role the industry should have in these discussions. This was a really good discussion and I hope we can have more like it with people who work in and around the gambling industry. Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without gambling. Wanna join us for a chat on the podcast? Say Hello? - leestreetpod@gmail.com Please leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps those still struggling to find us! Please support our sponsor - Gamban

What an episode! We start by talking about how the WSOP released part of their schedule and give advice to newbies on what to play/where to stay. Nate then recaps his trip to Kansas City where he got in a weird hand with QQ that Jake dissects (also shout out to the beer Tank 7). We are then joined by very smart person Steve Ruddock who explains why online poker isn't legal in every state and why it might never be. It's equally fascinating and frustrating. Thanks for listening, enjoy!

What an episode! We start by talking about how the WSOP released part of their schedule and give advice to newbies on what to play/where to stay. Nate then recaps his trip to Kansas City where he got in a weird hand with QQ that Jake dissects (also shout out to the beer Tank 7). We are then joined by very smart person Steve Ruddock who explains why online poker isn't legal in every state and why it might never be. It's equally fascinating and frustrating. Thanks for listening, enjoy!

Steve Ruddock is a casino & gaming analyst and consultant. You can find Steve on Twitter @SteveRuddock. In this episode, Steve and I discuss potential issues with rushing sports betting into the United States market, whether there will be an increase in problem gambling as a result of PASPA being overturned and whether poker is actually gambling.

The owners of American Pharoah are back in the Derby with Solomini. Plus, online poker adds interstate wagering starting May 1st. How will it impact horse racing?

Best of Poker Action Line 2017 featuring interviews with Mike Sexton, Matt Savage, Jason and Natasha Mercier, Nipun Java, and Steve Ruddock. Happy Holidays!

Gambling writer, Steve Ruddock joins the guys to discuss Pennsylvania poker coming online in the next year, the timeline as to when people can expect to have access to games in the Keystone State, and the new laws effect on the future of online poker in the U.S. Jake Kalpakian, CEO of Jackpot Digital, also joins the show to talk about Jackpot Blitz, his company's new electronic tables to play poker and other table games in casinos and on cruise ships.

Tuck talks to Steve Ruddock about the state of legalizing poker, to Jason Les about AI vs Brains 2 and plays Bart heads-up. Say what??? Join us LIVE every Wednesday, from 4–5pm PDT on CrushLivePoker.tv! Check out poker strategy podcasts at https://crushlivepoker.com/

Alex is joined by fellow PTP contributor Steve Ruddock, replacing Andrew Barber while the latter is busy with the WSOP. They discuss WSOP prop bets big and small, from Vanessa Selbst’s high-risk bracelet bets against Dzmitry Urbanovich and Jason Mercier, to Alex’s own little bets for a fun Main Event sweat. Steve also discusses some of the latest developments in the complex world of California gambling legislation, one of his areas of expertise. Finally, they go over a tough river decision faced by Safiya Umerova on her way to winning the WSOP $1500 Shootout. Will Alex end up berating Steve for being too nitty yet again?

Alex and Andrew talk to Olivier Busquet about his MMA fight, prop betting and the GPL, then are joined by PTP contributor Steve Ruddock for a debate about Mike Dentale's alleged collusion scandal.

Mark Newhouse makes improbable two consecutive WSOP Main Event final tables. An Indian tribe makes a rogue California-only online poker room, and Steve Ruddock comes on the show to help analyze the situation. Airport scammer Michael Borovetz comes on the show for about an hour to explain why he scammed people for gambling money. Two Utah Attorneys General indicted on bribery charges (somewhat related to poker), but federal government steers clear to protect their own. High-stakes poker player Paul Phua arrested for World Cup betting ring at Caesars. Ali Tekintamgac sentenced in Germany to 3 years prison for poker cheating. Trump Plaza to close in September. Editorial: MLB All-Star Game "counting" is about as ridiculous as it gets. Ultimate Poker makes weird partnership with El Cortez. Erik Ryland checks in near the end of the show.

Mark Newhouse makes improbable two consecutive WSOP Main Event final tables. An Indian tribe makes a rogue California-only online poker room, and Steve Ruddock comes on the show to help analyze the situation. Airport scammer Michael Borovetz comes on the show for about an hour to explain why he scammed people for gambling money. Two Utah Attorneys General indicted on bribery charges (somewhat related to poker), but federal government steers clear to protect their own. High-stakes poker player Paul Phua arrested for World Cup betting ring at Caesars. Ali Tekintamgac sentenced in Germany to 3 years prison for poker cheating. Trump Plaza to close in September. Editorial: MLB All-Star Game "counting" is about as ridiculous as it gets. Ultimate Poker makes weird partnership with El Cortez. Erik Ryland checks in near the end of the show.

Co-hosts are "LEVEL ACCOUNT" and "garrett". A former Lock Poker pro opens up to poker reporter Steve Ruddock, but are this pro's intentions all pure? Lock is attempting to entice unsuspecting victims with an even bigger deposit bonus. We attempt to call disgraced Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Druff gives important tips for the WSOP, including some posted by PFA user "Jayjami". Birthday tribute to Ken Scalir. Dewey Tomko and Bill Byers press for further security testing of legalized poker rooms... for selfish reasons. Sheldon Adelson puppet Andy Abboud, debating Caesar's Interactive CEO Mitch Garber about online poker, falls apart & lashes out. Editorial: When you're online poker's #2, you have to try harder. Druff takes questions via text and chat at the end of the show.

Co-hosts are "LEVEL ACCOUNT" and "garrett". A former Lock Poker pro opens up to poker reporter Steve Ruddock, but are this pro's intentions all pure? Lock is attempting to entice unsuspecting victims with an even bigger deposit bonus. We attempt to call disgraced Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Druff gives important tips for the WSOP, including some posted by PFA user "Jayjami". Birthday tribute to Ken Scalir. Dewey Tomko and Bill Byers press for further security testing of legalized poker rooms... for selfish reasons. Sheldon Adelson puppet Andy Abboud, debating Caesar's Interactive CEO Mitch Garber about online poker, falls apart & lashes out. Editorial: When you're online poker's #2, you have to try harder. Druff takes questions via text and chat at the end of the show.