Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀: 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘮

David and Tim dive deep into the NBA betting scandal that’s sending shockwaves through the sports world. After warning for more than two years that something like this was bound to happen, they break down what it means for the league, the players, and the broader sports betting ecosystem.

🎰 NBA Betting Scandal

    • How deeply the betting industry is intertwined with pro sports — sportsbooks spent a staggering $52M on NBA broadcast ads last season
    • Will Adam Silver testify before Congress?

    • The American Gaming Association’s warning to leagues about prediction market companies

    • Jaylen Brown’s comments on the lack of gambling education for players

    ⚾ World Series Watch

    • Shohei Ohtani and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continue to dazzle as they lead the Dodgers and Blue Jays

    🏈 College Football Shake-Up

    • Brian Kelly is out — another high-profile firing (and another hefty buyout)

    ⚽ Messi’s New Deal

    • Lionel Messi re-signs with Inter Miami, extending his contract through 2028

    🏁 Final Lap

    • Honoring Jets legend Nick Mangold and previewing the NASCAR Championship race

    Episode 133 of Wait, What?
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