A podcast about the business side of the betting, wagering and investing world. Hosted by Jason Trost, and presented by Optimove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E231 - Jeff Ifrah from Ifrah Law
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jeff Ifrah, Founding & Managing Partner at Ifrah Law. Hear them discuss: 01:30 - Jeff’s reaction to U.S. midterm results and their impact on sports betting. 02:13 - Insights into New Jersey legislation and the issue of "skins." 04:00 - Balancing political realities with free-mar…
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E230 - Rob Davies from PowerPlay
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Rob Davies, COO of PowerPlay. Hear them discuss: 01:00 - Rob’s unique background in philosophy and his PhD on religious toleration 02:15 - Why Rob will always be a Bolton Wanderers fan, no matter what! 03:00 - The importance of accepting fallibility in business and decision-maki…
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by writer, David Hill to discuss his Rolling Stone feature - "Is the $11 Billion Online Sportsbook Bubble About to Burst?" Hear them discuss: 00:51 - David's transition from a union organizer to becoming a writer and how it shaped his immersive storytelling approach. 07:30 - David'…
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E228 - Jeff Benson from Circa Sports
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jeff Benson, Director of Operations at Circa Sports. Hear them discuss: 02:10 - How Jeff got started in the sports betting industry 03:30 - What brought Jeff to Circa Sports and his early impressions of the company 06:40 - The growth strategy for Circa Sports and its approach to…
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E227 - Liam Forde from The Zone
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by his coach, Liam Forde, Founder and CEO of The Zone. Hear them discuss: 03:00 - How Jason first met Liam and began coaching with him 05:20 - Liam’s views on when strict coaching models may or may not work 06:30 - How to motivate employees without anger, and why clarity and respon…
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E226 - Sue Schneider from Defy the Odds
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Sue Schneider, Co-Founder at Defy the Odds. Hear them discuss: 03:15 - How Sue got started in the betting industry 07:42 - The early days of online gaming and betting 12:33 - Challenges Sue faced in building an industry presence 16:50 - The evolution of regulatory frameworks in …
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E225 - Adam Small from Third Planet Affiliates
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Adam Small, founder of Third Planet Affiliates. Hear them discuss: 02:01 - Adam’s background and entry into the betting industry 02:40 - Election mania and its impact on business sentiment 03:24 - The role of affiliates in the betting industry 04:23 - Industry insights and trend…
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E224 - Office Hours with Jason
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason answers listener-submitted questions and shares his insights on the latest developments in the industry, including the proposed UK gambling tax, sweepstakes models, and NCAA player prop markets. Hear him discuss: 01:26 - His recent trip to Vegas and G2E conference highlights 03:30 - Impact o…
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E223 - Stuart Simms from FairPlay Sports Media
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Stuart Simms, the CEO of FairPlay Sports Media, recorded live at G2E in Las Vegas. Hear them discuss: 01:10 - The strategic shift from OddsChecker to Fairplay Sports Media 04:10 - Stuart’s personal health journey and diagnosis with cancer 08:20 - The impact of diet on health and…
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E222 - Dean Sisun from ProphetX
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Dean Sisun from ProphetX. Hear them discuss: 02:04 - The overview of ProphetX and the sweepstakes model 04:12 - Postmortem on why ProphetX moved away from the betting exchange model 08:40 - Challenges with regulatory models in the betting industry 10:00 - Exploring the novelty f…
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Bill Pascrell, III (BP3) at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. Hear them discuss: 01:20 Pascrell’s Journey and Industry Insights shared 02:32 Debating the morality of gambling practices 04:09 Personal reflections and upcoming ethics debate preview 11:32 The Intersection of poli…
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E220 - Office Hours with Jason
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason returns after a summer break with his first solo "Office hours" episode, where he tackles questions surrounding regulation, prediction markets, bettor limits, the US presidential election, and the latest from within Smarkets. Hear them discuss: 01:00 - Jason’s summer break and family reflect…
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E219 - Roundtable discussion on DraftKings new surcharge
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Dustin Gouker, Founder of Closing Line Consulting, and Joe Brennan Jr., Executive Chairman from Prime Sports. Hear them discuss: 01:35 - DraftKings' new winning surcharge announcement 02:45 - The states affected by the surcharge 03:20 - The stock market's reaction to the announc…
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E218 - Jamie Hart from Conquer Technology
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jamie Hart from Conquer Technology. Hear them discuss: 1:10 - The recent UK elections and environmental concerns 2:22 - Climate change and the role of government in solving big issues 4:16 - Jamie's background in horse racing and initial experiences with betting 7:10 - Early int…
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E217 - Sam Sadi from LiveScore Group
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Sam Sadi from LiveScore Group. Hear them discuss: 1:52 - Sam's life after leaving Turkey, and then returning to start a sportsbook in 1998 2:36 - Understanding inflation in Turkey and historical economic comparisons 3:53 - The history of how the LiveScore Group came together 8:2…
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E216 - Joe "Tall" Bunevith from GLI
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Joe "Tall" Bunevith from GLI. Hear them discuss: 01:25 - What GLI (Gaming Laboratories International) does and their global reach. 02:31 - The presidential debate and the relevance of political debates in modern media. 03:29 - Joe's take on the impact of political debates and th…
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jake Williams. Hear them discuss: 02:00 -Jake’s experience in fatherhood and raising daughters as Jason shares his family dynamics. 04:15 - Jason's focus on health, exercise, and therapy; benefits of a healthy lifestyle. 11:15 - Jason’s reasons for not drinking alcohol and its p…
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E214 - Scott Sadin from US Integrity
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Scott Sadin from US Integrity. Hear them discuss: 01:00 - The recent conviction of former President Donald Trump, and how that will affect his current candidacy 05:27 - What it means to have 'integrity' in professional and collegiate sports, and how US Integrity is ensuring it 0…
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E213 - Adam Bjorn from Plannatech
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Adam Bjorn from Plannatech. Hear them discuss: 01:11 - Adam's recent travels throughout the US 03:37 - Adam's past experience in the offshore betting industry, and how it's similar/different to regulated markets 06:30 - The difficulty for regulators and prosecutors to enforce ac…
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Joe Asher from IGT. Hear them discuss: 01:35 - The background of IGT, Joe's role at the company, and where sports betting fits within the IGT business 07:12 - Nevada's head start with legal mobile betting, and how its model is different from other states 10:45 - The dynamic betw…
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E211 - Joe Dunnigan from ALT Sports Data
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Joe Dunnigan from ALT Sports Data. Hear them discuss: 01:22 - The genesis of ALT Sports Data, and the problem they set out to solve in the market 05:25 - Why alternative sports don't historically have a culture of betting despite their popularity 07:21 - The target customer pers…
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E210 - Matthew Trenhaile
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Matthew Trenhaile. In a bit of a twist on the standard format, the guest is the one asking the questions to our host! Hear them discuss: 02:14 - The Smarkets origin story, and why Jason thought an exchange was needed 08:32 - How Smarkets almost became a social betting platform, …
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E209 - Dillon Borgida from Betonu
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Dillon Borgida from Betonu. Hear them discuss: 01:42 - NCAA basketball talk 03:20 - Breakdown of sportsbook VIP programs and how they work 08:26 - The role of VIP hosts 10:35 - Why Smarkets doesn't have a VIP program (so far) 15:00 - Why VIP players aren't necessarily price sens…
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E208 - Greg Kajewski from BettorEdge
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Greg Kajewski from BettorEdge. Hear them discuss: 01:00 - March Madness check-in 02:30 - Jason's collegiate wrestling career 05:38 - Introduction to BettorEdge 09:18 - Mechanics of transactions on BettorEdge, and how they are structured to ensure compliance 14:08 - BettorEdge's …
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E207 - Chris Grove from Acies Investments
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On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Chris Grove from Acies Investments Hear them discuss: 01:43 - How Chris became so good at doing PR 03:31 - What Chris sees as his "north star" for his work in the betting and gaming industry 09:29 - Chris' thesis on why the future is "not so much gamifying sports betting as buil…
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