Gamecheck Insider Podcast

Brazil’s Online Casino Boom: A Conversation with Frederico Azevedo

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Brazil’s online casino scene is growing quickly — but that growth also creates space for rogue operators and fake games to slip into everyday play. In this episode, Jack is joined by Frederico Azevedo from our Brazil team to explore what this looks like on the ground, and why simple checks can make such a difference for players.

Frederico shares the patterns he’s seeing across Brazil’s fast-moving market, including how fake games travel through new platforms, the red flags players often miss, and the real cases that rarely make the headlines. Together, Jack and Frederico unpack why emerging markets can become hotspots for counterfeit games, and how players can protect themselves by slowing down and asking the right questions.

This conversation is part of our ongoing investigative series, shining a light on fairness, transparency, and the realities behind the screen. At Gamecheck, our mission is simple: to help players identify real games, avoid rogue operators, and make more informed decisions in an industry where clarity isn’t always easy to find.

AI & Cybercrime: The Next Trust Crisis — with Federico Cherrosky, CEO of Quorum Cyber

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100

AI is no longer just a buzzword — it’s changing the way cybercriminals operate. From real-time voice deepfakes to large-scale scams, AI is reshaping digital trust.

In this episode of the Gamecheck Insider Podcast, host Jack speaks with Federico Cherrosky, CEO of Quorum Cyber, about:

How AI is transforming cybercrime tactics
Why a “zero-trust” mindset is essential in both cybersecurity and iGaming
Parallels between ransomware breaches and fake online casino games
Practical steps for operators and players to protect themselves

🎙️ Tune in to learn how AI could trigger the next big trust crisis — and why continuous verification, not blind trust, is the only way forward.

Protecting Players from Fake Games: Duncan Garvie (BetBlocker) on why he thinks collaboration is key

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0100

With deep experience in player advocacy, responsible gambling, and dispute resolution, Duncan offers a unique perspective on the risks players face when they unknowingly engage with fake games. He explains what these fake online casino games are designed to do, the challenges in detecting and removing them, and the broader implications for trust and fairness across the industry.

In this second episode of the Gamecheck Insider podcast, our host Jack sits down with Duncan Garvie, Head of ADR Services at Blexr and founder of BetBlocker, to talk about his career in iGaming and when he first became aware of the growing threat posed by fake online casino games.

You’ll hear Duncan’s take on what real solutions might look like, from industry-wide engagement to better education and player tools, and why collaboration is essential if we want to protect players.

Fake Casino Games: The Hidden Threat to Players — Interview with James Elliott, Founder of Gamecheck

Fri, 09 May 2025 16:00:00 +0100

In this very first episode of the Gamecheck Insider podcast, our host Jack sits down with Gamecheck founder James Elliott, a former IP lawyer and gaming industry veteran, to explore how and why Gamecheck was created — and why fake casino games are a growing problem few players even know about.

Drawing on two decades in iGaming, including his time as General Counsel at NetEnt, James explains how fake games slip onto unlicensed sites, why they’re so hard to spot, and the risks they pose to players. You’ll hear how Gamecheck is tackling the issue differently: through transparency, collaboration with game providers, and a platform that empowers players to verify sites before they play.

James also reveals what’s coming next — including a blockchain-powered trust seal that casinos can display to prove their games are genuine. If you care about trust and fairness in online gaming, this is the episode to start with.