Business of Betting with Jason Trost

Jason Trost
Business of Betting with Jason Trost

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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    E229 - David Hill

    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's upbringing in Hot Springs, Arkansas, a historic gambling hub, and its influence on his interest in gambling. 09:00 - The morality of gambling, societal parallels with alcohol, and reflections on how gambling's perception has evolved. 12:15 - The intertwining history of gambling and sports, including how gambling shaped early sports in America. 15:10 - The industry's current technological challenges, perceived stagnation, and its pricing inefficiencies. 20:30 - The debate around sports betting’s sustainability, public perception, and parallels with other industries. 30:20 - The societal costs of gambling addiction and the industry's responsibility in addressing problem gambling. 37:40 - Broader societal issues, including the impact of social media, and Jason's reflections on the parallels with sports betting. 41:10 - What’s next for David Hill after this in-depth exploration of the gambling industry. Read David's Rolling Stone feature here -  Is the $11 Billion Online Sportsbook Bubble About to Burst? ⚡️ Follow BoB on Twitter/X ⚡️ Watch BoB on Youtube ⚡️ Follow Jason on Twitter/X ⚡️ Apply to be a guest here This episode is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
4.6
out of 5
55 Ratings

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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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