Jonathan Gruber turning losing into a winning idea
The creator of Loserball lifts the lid on disrupting fantasy sports with a game that celebrates failure, fun and the unexpected.
GGB PODCAST: Andrew Cardno, Co-Founder and CTO, Quick Custom Intelligence
This week we sit down with Andrew Cardno, co-founder and chief technology officer at Quick Custom Intelligence, to talk about Andrew’s globetrotting career, the growth of analytics in gaming and QCI’s reunion with VizExplorer last year.
Steve Perskie, Former State Senator and Chairman, New Jersey Casino Control Commission, Atlantic Count.
In the Early 1970s, the idea of legalizing casino gambling was floated. It made the ballot in 1974 but failed because it would have legalized gaming all over New Jersey, not just Atlantic City.
Mark Wayman, Executive Recruiter and “Godfather of Las Vegas”
This week’s episode features Mark Wayman, an executive recruiter known as the “Godfather of Las Vegas,” to talk about recruiting at the highest levels in gaming, best practices from both candidates and companies, and the state of the job market in 2026.
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Art Manteris, Legendary Sports Book Operator and Author, “The Bookie”
Art Manteris, the legendary sports book operator, is author of the new book, The Bookie, which is a review of his tremendous career.
Dan Real, Founder/CEO, Exclaim Recovery
With almost 30 years experience at Caesars Entertainment, including a stint running the company’s southern properties, Dan Real left the organization to found Exclaim Recovery, dedicated to identifying and treating problem gambling.
Mike Dreitzer, Chairman, Nevada Gaming Control Board
Mike Dreitzer’s appointment as chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board is one of those rare instances when a gaming executive is appointed to lead this important organization rather than a political appointee.
Joe Asher, Founder/CEO, Boomer’s Sportsbook
Joe Asher and a long and distinguished career in sports betting and horse racing. From his roots calling races at Delaware racetracks, he founded Brandywine Sports, which he sold to William Hill early in the sports betting boom in the U.S.
Sarah Procopio, CEO, Thrive Marketing Science
AI is ruling the world today. It’s usage in the gaming industry, however, is more nuanced and complex. Personalized messages to customers can be very appealing or downright insulting if you don’t get it right.
Virginia Valentine, President and CEO, Nevada Resort Association
Virginia Valentine has led the Nevada Resort Association, one of the state’s most influential interest groups, for nearly 15 years now.