Episodes

  • 7/25: Ep. 242 - Why One Of The Biggest Vegas Sportsbooks Flopped Outside Nevada
    Jul 25 2024

    Superbook decided to end its US operations outside Las Vegas last week. Why couldn't one of the most recognized names in Las Vegas make more of an impact? Plus, a new entrant in sports betting and iGaming comes to PA (11:18), what comes next for VSiN after DraftKings sold it back (15:43), and a recap of the NCLGS Summer Conference in Pittsburgh (23:52).

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    35 mins
  • 7/16: Ep. 241 - Previewing Q2 Sports Betting Earnings Reports
    Jul 17 2024

    With publicly traded operators in sports betting set to report earnings for Q2 2024, Matthew Waters joins the show to preview what to expect for PENN, DKNG, CZR, MGM, and others. Plus, what in the world is going on in Washington, D.C., where a budget snafu has the market on hold (24:51).

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    30 mins
  • 7/11: Ep. 240 - The US Sports Betting Graveyard Is Getting Crowded
    Jul 11 2024

    Two more brands decide to call it quits after trying to make a dent in the US sports betting market. What does it mean for the bigger players? Plus, the latest developments in the Jontay Porter NBA scandal (13:11), why a new acquisition shows Caesars is better understanding its situation (20:15), and a New Jersey legislator starting the long climb toward reversing a betting ban (26:25).

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    31 mins
  • 6/27: Ep. 239 - Beards, Election Betting, And Other Wagering Minefields
    Jun 28 2024

    A wild lawsuit targeting DraftKings and a prominent professional sports bettor drops in New York, leading to larger discussion around how sharps get action down at sportsbooks. Plus, MGM makes a big purchase for its international business (13:34), DC finally moves past its sports betting folly (18:33), and UK election betting scandals offer a cautionary tale in the US (22:10).

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    30 mins
  • 6/21: Ep. 238 - Supreme Court Gives Sunshine To Florida Sports Betting
    Jun 22 2024

    The US Supreme Court chose not to hear a challenge to the Florida gaming compact that paved the way for Hard Rock Bet to launch. What could that mean for tribes in other states? Plus, Boyd shows interest in acquiring Penn (8:00), Massachusetts goes back to the limits discussion (12:57), and more states take action against a major offshore sportsbook (21:23).

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    27 mins
  • 6/13: Ep. 237 - Why Does NCAA President Wish Sports Betting Stayed In Las Vegas?
    Jun 13 2024

    The new president of the NCAA made an interesting comment about the legalization of sports betting in the United States this week at a conference. Also, the crew talks about what the legislative prospects look like for Texas in 2025 (8:02) and an analyst's thoughts on what tiers sports betting operators fall into in the US (12:08).

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    21 mins
  • 5/23: Ep. 235 - Who's Right, Who's Wrong In Sports Betting Limits Debate
    May 23 2024

    Another legislative session comes to a quiet end for people hoping for sports betting to become legal. Then, the crew dives deep into the failed Massachusetts roundtable on sports betting limits (8:11), as well as laying out a path for an informed and productive discussion on how to strike compromise between bettors and books (11:32).

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    29 mins
  • 5/16: Ep. 234 - Wrapping Up SBC North America 2024
    May 16 2024

    The crew leads off their discussion with the latest from the Minnesota sports betting debate, then talks about this year's SBC (0:49), which topics were hottest on the floor (4:46), and how responsible gambling could shape future discussions throughout the North American sports betting and iGaming industries (10:09).

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    24 mins