Introduction
Podcasts have become the new battleground for media. Many believe they’re the new, modern-day equivalent of what radio shows were when they first rose to prominence in the mid-part of the 20th century. Regardless of the topic or hobby that most piques your interest, there’s an almost ironclad guarantee that you’ll be able to find a flurry of podcasts that cater to it, and online casino gaming is no exception.
As the internet becomes the primary source for casino gamers to stay in tune with the latest industry news, experts begin to significantly impact the industry by leveraging their expertise and reviewing the top casinos, including the newest entries that offer innovative features and fresh opportunities.
This has allowed Irishluck to emerge as a review site that ranks the best new online casinos based on fundamental principles. Some of the podcasts we will touch on today also lend their expert opinion and suggest their favourite sites, but they are primarily used as knowledge bases.
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
This four-headed podcast is arguably the most popular casino podcast, but you could probably make a better argument that it is not casino-centred, which is the whole basis of today’s piece.
However, given that the title includes a poker term, and the four guys behind the podcast have helped amass nearly 600,000 subscribers on YouTube by delving into topics ranging from poker to politics, we’d say it has earned a spot here. It is one of the few casino podcasts where the hosts have turned it into a full-time profession, with 600,000 subscribers earning the channel anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 per month.
Throughout 2024, it has continued to be the most listened-to casino-based podcast. While it might not be specific to casino gaming, the most popular ones need to branch out into other areas to try and hoover up as significant a listener base as possible.
The Bettor Life with Timothy Lawson
Tim’s podcast regularly brings on pro poker players and those who have a hand in creating some of the big digital games that have proved to be such a hit over the last two decades. Unlike some casino-centred podcasts, which can sometimes tend to aim for one specific casino game or theme, The Bettor Life explores the wider industry and the effects of online casino gaming becoming such a prominent part of the business over the last three years.
Vital Vegas Podcast
Many of us will slot a podcast into our routine, and we will set aside a few hours a week to listen to some of our favourite ones, whether they’re sports or entertainment, or the casino-centred ones that we’re touching on today. Scott Roeben is the brain behind the Vital Vegas podcast and he’s certainly employing a quality-over-quantity approach, which, in our opinion, is the best approach, especially if you’re looking to expand knowledge rather than just throw up some background noise.
If you’re aiming to expand your knowledge with a casino podcast, then the Vital Vegas podcast branches out beyond the conventional knowledge you’d expect to unearth. Roeben’s episodes often have similar characteristics, such as:
● Regular deep dives into the mechanics of the casino business.
● Discussing the industry with some of Vegas’ famed business leaders.
● Exploring some of the crazier Vegas stories that are out there.
● Helping to unearth some of the unknown corners of the online casino industry and the wider business.
Vegas Confessions Podcast
The Vegas Confessions Podcast is another one that we enjoy. It helps to shine a light, again, on the broader industry. While Vegas Confessions does focus on Vegas more than online casinos, some great episodes delve into the rise of the digital world and some of the elements that allowed it to get ahead of the Vegas behemoths.
The beauty of podcasting is that you can call up episodes from years ago. Once you find the channel, you can spend hours browsing through the episodes and cherry-picking those that focus on the online world.
Cousin Vito’s Casino Podcast
Some podcast episodes can age like a fine wine. While Cousin Vito’s Casino Podcast might not have dropped any episodes since the latter stages of 2021, those that focus on online casinos are eye-openers and help expand your knowledge of the online casino world.
Cousin Vito’s Podcast focuses on casino gaming as a whole, so while the advice and tips he provides for roulette, poker and slots might not be tailor-made for online casino gaming, you can still implement some of them in the digital casino world.
Final thoughts
Online casino-centred podcasts are a rarity in the podcast world in the sense that they haven’t been completely oversaturated. Unlike comedy podcasts, which are a dime a dozen, online casino podcasts have found a niche.
Even some of the podcasts we have touched on today aren’t prolific; some will release an episode every few months and others haven’t posted for years. However, some podcasts with 100 episodes from between 2019 and 2021 offer a lot more knowledge and information than those that may have emerged more recently, posting weekly episodes. There’s definitely a balance to be found between quantity and quality.