This week Dave Sawyer from Online Casino HQ sits down with probably one of the most recognized ‘personalities’ in J Todd the founder and host of APCW and also the founder and host of the This Week in Gambling Youtube channel and site.
J Todd has been involved in iGaming since its formative years, becoming an online casino affiliate back in 2001. He really made a name for himself with the videos produced by the APCW, with his weekly videos being watched by affiliates, operators, game studios and players alike.
In the first part of a two part interview, Dave and J Todd discuss the early years of online gambling, the introduction of the UIGEA which turned internet gambling in the USA on its head and also the power of video content and the role it plays.
For those unaware, J Todd was one of the first if not THE first affiliate to produce video content, back in the days before Youtube was a thing.
Dave Sawyer has nearly 25 years experience working within the iGaming Industry. Initially starting out with Ladbrokes based in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar in 2000, after 5 years with the tier one operator in his role of IT Services Manager, Dave left to setup his own casino affiliate site.
During the years Dave has spoken at several industry events, including the Casino Affiliate Convention held in Amsterdam in 2006, where Dave appeared on the forum panel. Other events Dave has been a speaker at include the iGB London Affiliate Conference.
More recently Dave has written for Casinomeister.com and has been a moderator on the popular Casinomeister Forum since 2010, where he posts under the user handle Webzcas.