This week’s episode proper sees Jon and returning interim stand-in temporary co-host Melanie Ellis – of Northridge Law fame – get right into it. Well, Jon does as he has a rant about the new tax regime coming to the UK and the sheer arrogance of politicians in suggesting the gambling industry should be helping children out of poverty. Yes, poverty that was created by these very same politicians over decades, some of them directly. He’s angry. They probably talk about other stuff as well… [0:00 – 39:18]In the main conversation, Fintan and guest Steve Ruddock explore the distinctions between betting and gambling, emphasizing the legal implications of these terms as defined by the Commodities Exchange Act. Steve discusses how betting on predetermined events differs from creating games solely for gambling purposes, highlighting the nuances in legal definitions and their impact on the gaming industry. And Jon tells them both who Quentin Tarantino’s favourite crime writer is [39:19 – 1:21:55].Choice quotes: <ul><li>"There's no reason to roll dice other than to gamble on it, right?"</li><li>"The Packers are gonna play the Lions no matter what."</li><li>"Those are different things."</li></ul> Steve Ruddock on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ruddock-23148138/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ruddock-23148138/</a>As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support. They are truly the Debra Winger to our Bette Midler.In no particular order they are:&nbsp; the mighty <a href="https://everymatrix.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EveryMatrix </a>– the industry go-to for sportsbook platforms and data feeds. <a href="https://everymatrix.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EveryMatrix</a>’s coverage is so damn good, they’re gaining tier-1 operators all the time. They’re the wind beneath the wings of some of the industry’s biggest names. &nbsp;<a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC7C0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC7C0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, your support helps us to keep creating hit singles/karaoke favourites like ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’, and to support friends in need in lifelong relationships. And if you haven’t seen the movie Beaches, why haven’t you???Then of course there is <a href="https://www.clariongaming.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clarion Gaming</a>, providers of the magnificent ICE expo (January ’26 in Barcelona) and iGB Live! in London. You know ICE, it’s the show where Bette Midler shows up at the end and realises her quiet friend has been everything in her life all along; and Debra Winger realises how much she really is valued. But I warn you, bring tissues. Not to ICE, to a screening of Beaches.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: <a href="https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/</a>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/3A57jkR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apple.co/3A57jkR</a>Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF</a>&nbsp;Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast&nbsp;</a>Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/</a>&nbsp;Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/</a>&nbsp;Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/</a>&nbsp;Sponsorship enquiries: <a href="https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get our newsletter: <a href="https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/</a>

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