RTFM 281: Ex-EGR Clark Beecroft on his passion for… Sh¡thead: the game

Former EGR bloke Clark Beecroft comes on the podcast to share his passion for the game of Sh¡thead, a passion that has led to him developing his own custom deck for the game! We also get into Clark’s gambling industry experiences, and his plans to travel the world while promoting the game. This (blockbusting) episode explores innovative ideas for game development, industry insights, and personal stories. And more, of course. Things we talk about, in a list: Clark Beecroft's career at EGR and industry insights The game of shithead and its potential as a gambling product Innovative ideas for game development and monetization Clark's travel plans and global monster project Industry challenges and opportunities in online gambling Chapters, but add a a couple of minutes for the music and that other bit Jon’s added about the sponsors, who we love. Music used with permission of the artist, I should add!: 00:00 Introduction and guest background 02:00 Industry insights and reflections on gambling in Russia and Brazil 03:23 Clark Beecroft's career at EGR and industry experiences 04:22 Leaving EGR and passion for the game of Shithead 07:17 Clark's long tenure in the gaming industry and fond memories 09:12 The evolution of gambling games and the potential of Shithead 11:15 Popularity of Shithead among different demographics 13:34 Modifications to the game for faster play and better experience 15:22 Creating a branded deck of Shithead cards 17:10 Challenges with Amazon and product sales 19:50 Clark's travel plans and projects around the world 23:33 The monster project and cultural exploration 28:19 Organising a Shithead tournament and community engagement 33:44 Potential for digital versions and online tournaments 37:33 Industry attitudes towards gaming and fun 43:26 Favourite movies and cultural interests 45:39 Closing remarks and contact information Clark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clark-beecroft-89539222/ Resources & Links: 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-ish-est 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/3A57jkR Subscribe 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: 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/