Explore every episode of the podcast ReelCast by ReelMetrics
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| s04e07 - Professor Anthony Lucas, Part Two | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:42:34 | |
In this two-part episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, speak with Professor Anthony Lucas of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Tune-in as we discuss and debate some of Anthony's seminal, award-winning analyses, and chat about the status and future of gaming education & research. Also in this episode, growing concerns about economic headwinds. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s04e07 - Professor Anthony Lucas, Part One | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:57:33 | |
In this two-part episode, Nick & guest co-host, Dan Cherry, speak with Professor Anthony Lucas of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. Tune-in as we discuss and debate some of Anthony's seminal, award-winning analyses, and chat about the status and future of gaming education & research. Also in this episode, growing concerns about economic headwinds. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s04e06 - SlotCycle with Jeff Jordan | 22 Jul 2025 | 01:17:50 | |
In this episode, Nick & guest cohost, Michael Carruthers, speak with Jeff Jordan, Founder and CEO of SlotCycle. Join us for a deep dive on the secondhand equipment sector’s players, practices, and pitfalls, and how SlotCycle’s online marketplace and service portfolio are increasing transparency, efficiency, and value for buyers and sellers. Also in this episode, buying chairs for slot environments and resisting the temptation to replace slot systems. (Our apologies for the intermittent mic issues in this episode). © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s04e05 - Light & Wonder with Ryan Scott | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:46:26 | |
In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Michael Carruthers, speak with Ryan Scott, Vice President of Commercial Strategy - Slots at Light & Wonder. Learn about Ryan's path from casino operations into strategic supply-side roles and how he leverages experiences in each to better inform L&W's commercial strategies. Hear about the dominance of the Big Three suppliers on today's slot floors, and how they're leveraging advantages in distribution power, developmental and analytical capacity, product bundling, lounge programs, and other strategies to fortify and expand floor share. Also in this episode, the ongoing debate about voluntary smoking bans. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s04e04 - Max Bet Media with Mike McKiski | 30 May 2025 | 01:06:37 | |
In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, catch-up with Mike McKiski, Co-Founder & President of Max Bet Media and Co-Host of the Max Bet Podcast. Hear Mike discuss the creation, operation and evolution of the industry’s best-known podcast, what the experience and interviews have taught him, his upcoming move to Bluberi, and his thoughts about podcasting’s role within the gaming industry moving forward. Also in this episode, a review of the 2025 Casino Operations Summit - Nova Gorica Edition. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s04e03 - Truist Securities with Barry Jonas | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:57:14 | |
In this episode, Nick & guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, speak with Barry Jonas, Managing Director and Senior Gaming Equity Analyst at Truist Securities. Learn about Wall Street's take on the gaming industry, including investor likes / dislikes, the ins and outs of valuation and demand forecasting, trends exciting / worrying investors, and the potential impacts of Trump tariff and immigration policies. Also in this episode, configuring multi-game terminals and financial woes at Holland Casino. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s04e02 - Peninsula Pacific Entertainment with Aaron Gomes | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:59:44 | |
In this episode, Nick and guest co-host, Lucien Wijsman, speak with P2E President & COO, Aaron Gomes. Hear about growing-up in a prominent gaming family, Aaron's path to his current role, the ins and outs of HHR, and P2E's history, philosophies, current portfolio, and upcoming projects, including the new Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Also in this episode, listener questions and the new ReelHot Index. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s04e01 - Wind Creek Hospitality with Ken Rohman | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:59:15 | |
In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Ken Rohman, Chief Marketing Officer for Wind Creek Hospitality. Learn about the Poarch Creek tribe's growth and expansion into commercial markets, its guest-driven service culture, the Wind Creek Rewards loyalty program, and the licensing, construction, positioning, opening, and early successes of the group's newest resort, Wind Creek Chicago Southland. Also in this episode, Don hangs-up his spurs. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e11 - Thanksgiving Episode | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:46:27 | |
In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Nick and Don list the top ten current slot industry trends for which they’re most thankful. Also in this episode, game speed and the Las Vegas Grand Prix (mea culpa edition). © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e10 - Konami Gaming with Jay Bertsch, Chris Rowe, and Stephanie Lau | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:49:04 | |
In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Konami’s Jay Bertsch (SVP & Chief Commercial Officer), Chris Rowe (VP of North American Game Sales), and Stephanie Lau (VP of Sales Enablement). Hear the team’s thoughts on G2E ’24, as well as upcoming rollouts in systems, cabinets, and games. Also in this episode, Aristocrat, Light & Wonder, and the Dragon Train dispute. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e09 - Bluberi with Mike Brennan & Casey Whalen | 18 Sep 2024 | 01:04:13 | |
In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with Bluberi's Chief Product Officer, Mike Brennan, and Chief Commercial Officer, Casey Whalen. Learn how an insurgent supplier with roots in Quebec is parlaying a string of surprise hits into some of the most exciting product offerings for the Class III slot space. Hear about their design philosophies, banking strategies, release plans, cultural imperatives, and (music to our ears) obsession with fair share performance. Also in this episode, G2E 2024. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e08 - Zitro USA with Derik Mooberry | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:53:21 | |
In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Derik Mooberry, CEO of Zitro USA. Learn about Zitro's rise from niche electronic bingo provider to a global supply-side powerhouse, its plans for the North American market, and the company's increasingly compelling Class III slot portfolio. Also in this episode, leveraging superstar inventory to dial-back free play. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e07 - Incredible Technologies with Dan Schrementi | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:57:03 | |
In this episode, Nick & Don speak with Dan Schrementi, President of Gaming at Incredible Technologies (IT). Learn about IT's history as a pioneering arcade game supplier, its move into gaming, its design & commercial philosophies, its recent strategic rebuild, its product roadmap, and its "Teed Up" initiative. Also in this episode, how free play reductions impact visitation & spend. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e06 - AGS with Jackson Floyd and Steve Walther | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:55:50 | |
In this episode, Nick and Don catch-up with AGS's VP of Slots, Jackson Floyd, and VP of Game Development, Steve Walther. Learn about AGS's history, cultural leadership, developmental philosophy (Steve's tango analogy is awesome), GameON customer summit, upcoming product releases, and more. Also in this episode, keeping Actual and Theo variances in-check. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e05 - Gaming Arts with Mike Dreitzer | 17 May 2024 | 01:01:14 | |
In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Mike Dreitzer, CEO of Gaming Arts. Learn about the risks & rewards of building a slot machine company, the group's startup phase, development philosophy, product portfolio, near-term plans, and its strategic alliance with Germany's Merkur Gaming. Also in this episode, supply and demand considerations related to multi-game product. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e04 - Bally's Corporation with Dan Cherry | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:52:48 | |
In this episode, Nick & Don chat with Dan Cherry, Vice President of Gaming Operations at Bally's Corporation. Dan discusses the major projects underway in Vegas and Chicago, as well as the challenges and payoffs of implementing operational and analytical standards within hyper-growth gaming organizations. Also in this episode, should I replace ETGs with slots? © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e03 - Blue Delta Jeans with Nick Weaver | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:48:21 | |
Blue jeans?!? Yes, you read that correctly. In this episode, Nick and Don speak with Nick Weaver, Co-Founder and COO of Blue Delta Jeans. Learn how Nick and his team are using $500 custom-tailored blue jeans to thrill slot players and breathe new life into VIP events and continuity programs. Also in this episode, the EVERI / IGT merger. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e02 - Delaware North with Michael Carruthers | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:49:59 | |
In this episode, Nick & Don catch-up with Michael Carruthers, Corp VP of Gaming Operations at Delaware North. Learn about the past, present, and future of one of the industry's oldest and most diversified gaming operators, and how the gaming division is leveraging data and data analysis for competitive advantage. Also in this episode, lease vs buy for smaller operations. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s03e01 - BC Slots with Brian Christopher & Josh O'Connell | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:06:34 | |
In this first episode of Season 3, Nick and Don discuss the slot influencer phenomenon with domain pioneers and undisputed leaders, Brian Christopher & Josh O’Connell of BC Slots. Brian and Josh cover the company’s full timeline, from Brian’s first impromptu clip to becoming the industry’s most powerful influencer brand. Learn about the logistics of BC Slots engagements, their benefits to operators and suppliers, and the company’s newest products, FlipTheSwitch.com and Brian Christopher Slots 2. Also in this episode, Dragon Link expansion. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e11 - Top Ten Insights of 2023 | 28 Dec 2023 | 00:42:09 | |
In this end-of-year retrospective episode, Nick and Don cover the Top Ten Insights of 2023. Also in this episode, mitigations for low-ceiling environments. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e10 - Aruze Gaming Global with Kelcey Allison | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:53:11 | |
In this episode, Nick & Don catch-up with Kelcey Allison, COO of the newly-created Aruze Gaming Global. Kelcey walks Nick & Don through the Okada garnishment, the Chapter 11 filing, the auction, and the creation and future of Aruze Gaming Global. Also in this episode, Vegas F1 and casino signage. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e09 - Budgetary Guidance for 2024 | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:54:46 | |
In this post-G2E episode, Nick & Don present budgetary guidance for 2024. Sub-topics include Halloween; conducting fair share, occupancy, layout, and demand analyses; the CapEx / OpEx split; pacing spend, and; focusing on the greatest in lieu of the latest. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e08 - Increased Jackpot Activity & G2E 2023 | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:40:45 | |
In this episode, Nick & Don present metrics and theories related to operator reports of significantly increased jackpot activity within North American casinos. They also discuss key areas of interest for this year's G2E trade show in Las Vegas. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e07 - Operator / Vendor Tensions with Buddy Frank | 24 Aug 2023 | 01:16:02 | |
In this episode, Nick & Don welcome industry consultant and slot management guru, Buddy Frank, to discuss the symbiotic and often strained relationships between the industry's operators and vendors. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e06 - Video Poker with Action Gaming's Mike Fields | 30 Jun 2023 | 01:08:17 | |
In this episode, Nick & Don welcome Mike Fields, Executive Vice President at video poker powerhouse, Action Gaming. In this discussion, Fields covers the latest trends in video poker, as well as general operational tips for transforming aging, long-neglected poker portfolios into differentiating, high-yield sources of competitive advantage. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e05 - Marketing & Mix Management with Lucien Wijsman | 22 May 2023 | 01:06:20 | |
In this episode, Nick & Don welcome ReelCast's first guest--industry consultant and executive education pioneer, Lucien Wijsman. In this wide-ranging discussion about mix management and slot marketing, Wijsman emphasizes the critical importance of player segmentation, and expresses his concerns about how over-diversification, imbalance, and obsolete mix management practices are hampering slot performance. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e04 - Jackpot Liabilities and High-Denom Links | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:50:56 | |
In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss Jackpot Liabilities and High-Denom Links. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e03 - Updating Best Practices (Part III) | 26 Mar 2023 | 00:39:17 | |
In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, conclude their discussion of Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e02 - Updating Best Practices (Part II) | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:38:44 | |
In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, continue their discussion of Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s02e01 - Updating Best Practices (Part I) | 29 Jan 2023 | 00:41:57 | |
In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, introduce Demand Driven Inventory Management (DDIM), the company's updated best practices model for building and maintaining world class slot mixes. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s01e04 - Top Ten Insights of 2022 | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:40:45 | |
In this year-end retrospective episode, CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss the company's Top Ten Insights of 2022. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s01e03 - Making Your Peace with Premium | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:51:57 | |
In this episode, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss myths and imperatives surrounding Premium slot product. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s01e02 - Inventory Overdiversification (Part II) | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:38:56 | |
In this second episode of ReelCast, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, conclude their two-part discussion covering Inventory Overdiversification. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||
| s01e01 - Inventory Overdiversification (Part I) | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:34:15 | |
In this inaugural episode of ReelCast, ReelMetrics CEO, Nick Hogan, and VP of Professional Services, Don Retzlaff, discuss Inventory Overdiversification. © 2015 -2025 RM Holdings B.V. and ReelMetrics B.V. All rights reserved. | |||