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Many years in the making, MaxBet Media was born in early 2020 after a wild night of drinking, high-stakes gambling, and late-night storytelling amongst good friends and gaming industry veterans Mike “Kiski” McKiski and Landon “Mango” Jones. What Kiski and Mango realized while sitting in a rooftop hot tub at 3 a.m. on a Wednesday, was that epic gambling stories and industry changing business deals are happening around the world every single day. Usually these stories do not live to see the light of day, but rather are only whispered about at late-night convention parties and gaming industry events… until now.
Full House – Ft. Robert Perry
In this episode, former Vice Chairman of Scientific Game, and current CEO of investment firm The Groop, Richard Haddrill joins the boys to discuss his process for goal setting in the new year, some key advice for new and aspiring[...]
Self Investment – Ft. Richard Haddrill
In this episode, former Vice Chairman of Scientific Game, and current CEO of investment firm The Groop, Richard Haddrill joins the boys to discuss his process for goal setting in the new year, some key advice for new and aspiring[...]
Going to YouTube – Ft. Landon Jones & Mike McKiski
In this episode, Kiski and Lando discuss some of the highlights of 2020 and discuss what’s in store for 2021... including launching the podcast in video format!
Coaching Picasso – Ft. Tim Furlong
In this episode, Executive Coach and Partner at Simmons Group, and the author of My Quarter Turns, Tim Furlong joins the boys to discuss what an executive coach is, the top three areas where executives go wrong, and some helpful[...]
Gambling on Wall Street – Ft. Chad Beynon
In this episode, Chad Beynon, Managing Director of Gaming, Lodging and Theatres for Macquarie Capital, joins the boys to discuss how Wall Street values companies, what the money guys see as the big future trends in gaming, and why shooting[...]
The Entrepreneur – Ft. Aron Ezra
In this episode successful entrepreneur and Chairman of Plan A Technologies, Aron Ezra, joins the boys to discuss his secrets to starting a successful new company, some key areas where many new start-ups go wrong, and shares a gambling story[...]
Power House – Ft. Katie Lever
In this episode, Katie Lever, gaming industry powerhouse and board member for the Bank of George and Global Gaming Women joins the boys to discuss her thoughts on how cash will impact the future of the gaming industry, shares advice[...]
The Legend – Ft. Joe Kaminkow
In this episode, game design legend Joe Kaminkow, Chief Innovation Officer at Aristocrat and Chief Game Designer at Zynga, joins the boys to discuss his thoughts around successful game design, what key addition he made to transform Wheel of Fortune[...]
The Art of Games – Ft. Keith Kruczynski
In this episode, Keith Kruczynski, Vice President of Game Development for Gaming Arts, joins the boys to discuss how slot games go from idea for reality, what it’s like designing a Playboy themed game, and gives his thoughts on how[...]
Sweet Mustache – Ft. Kevin Sweet
In this episode Kevin Sweet, Vice President of Slot Operations at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, joins the boys to discuss what it is like running a premier casino property, what he wishes the slot manufacturers would do differently, and what[...]
A sound Investment – Ft. Willie Wilcox
In this episode, Willie Wilcox, the legendary musician, producer and audio engineer who changed the casino industry in Las Vegas with his jingles for slots machines; will join the boys to share his secrets, industry insights, how he combined music[...]
Driving Traffic – Ft. Brian Christopher
In this episode, top YouTube and Instagram Slot Influencer, and founder of BCSlots.com, Brian Christopher, joins the boys to discuss what exactly a slot influencer does, how he chooses which games he will play, and recounts why the memory of[...]
Dream Machine – Ft. Todd Haushalter
In this episode, Evolution Gaming’s Chief Product Officer, Todd Haushalter joins the boys to discuss why Europe’s current gaming landscape is America’s future, how Wall Street and casinos are natural friends, and the one simple question that drives all of[...]
The Future is Now – Ft. Seth Schorr
In this episode Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming and Downtown Grand, joins the boys to discuss his quick tips for optimizing a brick and mortar casino, how big data will accelerate the future of sports betting, some of[...]
Is Your Mom a Showgirl – Ft. Bo Bernhard
In this episode Bo Bernhard, Executive Director for the International Gaming Institute at UNLV, joins the boys to discuss helping bring the Raiders to Las Vegas, the latest trends in CEO training and new market development, and he also shares[...]
The Terminator – Ft. Lloyd Danzig
In this episode, Sharp Alpha Advisors Founder and CEO, Lloyd Danzig, joins the boys to discuss how AI can impact the future of Sports Betting, how an algorithm can be racist if you’re not careful, and why we don’t have[...]
The Verdict – Ft. Roger Snow
In this episode, Scientific Games Sr. Vice President and in-house poet laureate, Roger Snow joins the boys to discuss the creation of legendary table games like Ultimate Texas Hold’em, what he believes is next for the gaming industry, and how[...]
The Regulator – Ft. Jonathan Michaels
In this episode, Jonathan Michaels, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at the American Gaming Association, joins the boys to discuss the next steps in cashless gaming, sports betting, and how the AGA laid smack down on the IRS...
Machine Learning – ft. Brook Fiumara & Tom Rafferty
In this episode, OPTX co-founder and COO Brooke Fiumara, and Chief Strategy Officer Tom Rafferty, join the boys for their first tag team interview to discuss how AI might change the future of casino marketing, how the workplace mirrors the[...]
Bathtub Full of River Water – ft. Stephen A. Crystal, Esq
In this episode Stephen A. Crystal, Esq. joins the boys to discuss how the early evolution of river boat gambling could predict the future of online gaming, what he sees next for sports betting, and some of the current happening[...]
Social Gaming – ft Adam Krejcik
In this episode, Adam Krejcik, Principal of Eliers & Krejcik Gaming, joins us to talk about the social gaming landscape, his favorite iPhone game, and which company spent $500 million dollars and ended up with a bargain!
Nash Vegas – ft Patrick Ramsey
In this episode, global board member for Aristocrat Gaming, Pat Ramsey joins the boys to discuss life at Harvard, what he learned as CEO of Multimedia Gaming, and reveals which industry changing slot theme was thought of in the shower...
Chocolate Chips – ft John Hemberger
In this episode AGS Sr. Vice President of Table Games, John Hemberger, joins the boys to discuss the future of table games, why chocolate chips are his current favorite, and he helps us debut the speed round...
The Gift of Gav – ft Gavin Isaacs
In this episode, gaming industry icon, Gavin Isaacs joins the boys to discuss his thoughts on the future of gaming, how big mergers and acquisitions really go down, and tells us which rock band he once played roulette with all[...]
The Green Machine – ft Alex Alvarado
In this episode, MGM National Harbor Vice President of Casino Operations, Alex Alvarado, joins the boys to discuss how fatherhood has made him a better business leader, what futuristic technology he wants to see the industry adopt, and why cousin[...]
Lucky Number 7 – ft Glenn Smithson
In this episode, 7 Cedars General Manager, Glenn “Dawgy” Smithson, joins the boys to discuss the evolution of gaming in Washington, why he’s been loyal to the same tribe for over 25 years, and what prize was motivating[...]
Kings of the Jungle – ft Andrew Burke
In this episode, Bluberi Gaming CEO, Andrew Burke joins the boys to discuss jumping the wall from private equity to company management, the challenges of taking over a small company, and what animal he would be, if he were to[...]
Noble Fempire – ft Lauren Westerfield
On this week’s episode Lauren Westerfield, CEO of Noble Fempire talks to the boys about building a Fempire, how her first gaming job also gave her a Halloween costume for life, and then calls out a living Vegas icon to[...]
Newspapers or Slot Machines – ft Matt Wilson
In this week’s episode Scientific Games Group CEO of Gaming, Matt Wilson joins the boys to discuss leadership, personal development, creating a winning corporate culture, and how he almost had a career in the newspaper business.
Moonshine, Mangoes and Stick-ball – FT Skyelar Perkins
In this episode, Skyelar “Pookie” Perkins joins the boys to talk about moonshine, the roots of tribal gaming, and how it feels to go up $15,000 in the high limit room only to leave empty handed.
Out Work Them – ft David Lopez
In this episode AGS CEO, David Lopez, joins the boys to discuss life lessons in leadership and company culture.
Fake It Till You Make It – Intro
Episode 1 - the podcast that started it all! In this episode the boys talk about how they got into the gaming industry, how Landon won $20k on his last hand of video poker, and how Kiski is an international[...]