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In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Chris Rowe, President of Valicy Gaming. Learn how Chris and the folks behind charitable gaming and route powerhouse, Grover Gaming, are leveraging their unique product, service, and cultural experiences into the creation of one of the industry's most exciting new companies. Tune in to hear the history, what makes them tick, the product lineup, and more. Also in this episode, things that caught our eyes at G2E 2026. © 2015 -2026 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

In this episode, Nick & Dan speak with Josh Hodgson, Chief Operating Officer of data and market research firm, H2 Gambling Capital. Learn more about the H2 product & service portfolio, and listen-in as Josh walks us through recent analyses covering the 2026-27 NFL season, prediction markets, the Lottomatica / Cirsa merger, and growth projections for Europe's land-based market. Also in this episode, what we're looking for at G2E 2026. © 2015 -2026 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

In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Bluberi CEO, Andrew Burke. Listen as Andrew describes how several years of operational and regulatory expansion has positioned Bluberi for the future and how the company's culture and unique approach to brand helps distinguish its offerings in a brutally competitive field. Also hear about Bluberi's unique approach to product design and how its use of character personalities and hybrid mathematical and mechanical concepts give Bluberi products their signature feel. Also in this episode, America's shrinking riverboat sector. © 2015 -2026 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

In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Rob Ziems, Chief Executive Officer at Gaming Arts. Listen as Rob covers the company’s acquisition by Merkur Group and explains how the combination is yielding dividends both culturally & developmentally. Learn about what’s brewing in the Gaming Arts lab, and hear the three debate whether the classic bootstrap / startup model remains a viable path for those wishing to build slot companies. Also in this episode, Tilman Fertitta finally lands Caesars. © 2015 -2026 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

In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Noah Acres, Principal & Chief Operating Officer at Acres Manufacturing. Learn how the company's CMS platform, Foundation, leverages modern architecture, state-of-the art hardware, and a growing collection of analytical and promotional applications to redefine customer acquisition and player marketing. Also, hear how the company's data acquisition and analysis is forcing it to completely rethink the reinvestment logic of traditional player development programs. Also in this episode, layouts based on customer segmentation.  © 2015 -2026 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

In this episode, Nick and Dan sit down with Mahesh and Eshan Jituri of Adept USA. Learn how a contracted software project for an American casino group pivoted the company toward becoming a premier innovator in gaming dispatch solutions. Listen-in as father & son discuss their diverse application portfolio, their experience supporting both resort and route operators, and the emerging trends set to redefine the dispatch landscape. Also in this episode, the Iran conflict and delays at Al Marjan Island.  © 2015 -2026 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

In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Marco Herrera, Chief Executive Officer of DRGT. Learn how DRGT has leveraged decades of in-the-trenches systems and operational experience to produce a tech portfolio that’s garnered a considerable share of the international CMS market. Also, hear about how international operators are applying DRGT’s unique bonusing and cashless applications in ways that are of increasing interest to operators elsewhere. Also in this episode, leveraging the “personal touch” in the land-based / online divide. © 2015 -2026 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

In this episode, Nick and Dan catch up with Lucien Wijsman, owner of the Casino Operations Summit, which takes place from April 21 through 23 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Learn about the event's history and why it is increasingly regarded as Europe’s preeminent industry event. Also, get an overview of the challenges currently facing Europe’s casino operators and a preview of this year’s themes—land-based and online coexistence, the re-segmentation of traditional player personas, and transparent communication with players. Also in this episode, 2025 player behavior trends.NotesFor more info on the Casino Operations Summit, see https://casinooperationssummit.netCorrection: Macau annual casino revenues (gaming + non-gaming) in 2025 were ~$35B vs Las Vegas at ~$32B, including all Strip & off-Strip locations. Slot revenue during the same period was roughly ~$11B in Las Vegas and ~$1.7B in Macau. © 2015 -2026 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

In this episode, Nick and Dan catch-up with Mike Dreitzer, Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Learn how Mike is applying experience from a decades-long tenure on the industry's supply side to improve regulatory efficiency, promote technological innovation, & strengthen consumer protections. Also, tune in as we discuss the constitutional and consumer protection issues at the heart of the prediction market disputes & the testing / certification complexities associated with AI. Also in this episode, why are Americans so obsessed with prediction markets? © 2015 -2026 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

In this first episode of our fifth season, Nick and Dan do a deep dive on legislative topics with Brendan Bussmann, legislative expert and Managing Partner of B Global Advisors. Tune in as we examine legal efforts surrounding prediction markets, sweepstakes, and online casinos, as well as the latest legal developments in IRS reporting / deductions, European “re-regulation”, and the state of legalization efforts in Utah, Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. Also in this episode: Is the UAE the industry’s next Gold Rush? © 2015 -2026 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