In this episode of the Gambling Files podcast, hosts Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello don’t even appear to realise it’s their 250th episode. Oh well, at least we spotted it. The duo discuss significant changes in the gambling industry, including the departure of Michael ‘The Doog’ Dugher from the Betting and Gaming Council, and Andrew Rhodes from the Gambling Commission. They analyse the implications of recent budget changes on online operators and the horse racing industry. The conversation also covers the recent $1.2 billion acquisition of Legend by Genius, highlighting the negotiation strategies involved. Finally, they preview upcoming events and conferences in the gambling sector, emphasising the importance of networking and knowledge sharing.Choice quotes: "We would love to have you on.""It's a tough gig. It's a tough gig.""It's only held every three years."Chapters, but you might want to add on 30 seconds because of the music: 00:00 Introduction to the Gambling Industry News00:51 Leadership Changes in Gambling Organizations07:06 Impact of Regulatory Changes on the Gambling Sector11:04 The Future of Gambling Leadership18:57 Recent Major Deals in the Gambling Industry25:36 Market Reactions to SEO Assets26:25 Challenges in Affiliate Asset Management27:32 The Impact of Price Tags in Negotiations28:53 The Value of Reputation and Integrity29:23 Sponsorships and Industry Events34:53 Upcoming Conferences and Networking Opportunities39:52 The Significance of the World Cup in North AmericaYeah, we’re on LinkedIn. And so is Pini!: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piniyakuel/As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support that makes all of this… magic… possible.Optimove, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. Optimove, your support helps us to keep creating content for an industry that probably thinks we disappeared years ago.Then of course there is Clarion Gaming, no hang on World Gaming, providers of the magnificent ICE expo and iGB Live! in London. There is simply nobody better at what they do.And the new members of the family, the excellent Gaming Laboratories International.GLI is a world-class Testing, Inspections and Certification company committed to delivering the highest quality land-based, lottery, and iGaming testing and assessment services, working in more than 710 jurisdictions.For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.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/4cs6ReFSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/Sponsorship enquiries: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/Get our newsletter: https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/