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We've got our 15th podcast up. This one features Global Gaming Business publisher Roger Gros and is an informative and revealing look back at his years on both sides of the table. If you've ever wanted to know about how the media covers gambling, this is a must-listen. 015_gros.mp3

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At the 14th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Dr. Schwartz talks to Dennis Conrad about casino marketing hits and misses and his new book, Conrad on Casino Marketing. This quick interview with one of the masters of casino marketing is a must-listen for anyone who's interested in how casinos reach out to their players.

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This afternoon, Dr. Ole Bjerg of the Copenhagen Business School gave a talk at UNLV called "What's in a Game? The Co-Evolution of Poker and Capitalism.

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At the 14th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Dr. Schwartz interviews Dr. Evans, who presented a paper on the risk intelligence of expert gamblers. When it comes to assessing risk, expert gamblers are far better than doctors, even good ones.  It's an interesting conversation about a fascinating field of research.

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At the 14th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, Dr. Schwartz interviews Dr. Walker, getting his perspective on the applicability of "social cost of gambling" studies, casinos and crime, his latest book, and more. It's a great interview with one of the most astute economists of gambling around.


#9: Douglas Walker

This is a spur-of-the-moment interview with John M. Blink, co-author of California Hotel and Casino: Hawai'i's Home Away From Home. Mr. Blink discusses his long tenure with Sam and Bill Boyd and his efforts to understand the Hawai'i market.

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We've got a new podcast up: Steve Cyr, legendary Las Vegas superhost, shooting from the hip on his career, high rollers, and the Hard Rock.  It's great stuff, and a dynamic, behind-the-scenes look at Las Vegas.

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