Vig & Juice

Vela Wood
  • 5.0 (3)
  • FANTASY SPORTS
Vig & Juice

Vig & Juice is a podcast discussing the history and legality of gambling and sports betting in the US hosted by three attorneys who practice Fantasy Sports & Gaming Law at Vela Wood.

Episodes

  1. MAY 2

    Vig & Juice Ep.8: Regulation Updates in Texas and Nationwide

    In this episode, we go over our recent Quarterly Texas Gaming Update Newsletter and discuss fantasy sports and sports wagering regulation updates in Texas and nationwide. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    24 min

  2. 11/02/2022

    Vig & Juice Ep.7: The General Landscape

    In this episode, we discuss shifts in the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) landscape, including DFS leaders moving into sports betting, how regulators are approaching non-traditional fantasy games, and our predictions for the political battles that lie ahead. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    28 min

  3. 07/20/2021

    Vig & Juice Ep.6: HB 2070 & HB 1121

    In this episode, we discuss the two sports betting bills proposed in this year's legislative session, HB 2070 and HB 1121, which sought to legalize sports betting in Texas, and we share our predictions for when sports betting could realistically be legalized in Texas. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    20 min

  4. 10/22/2019

    Vig & Juice Ep.5: PASPA

    In this episode, we discuss PASPA, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, including its carveouts and nationalization issues as well sports leagues' role as enforcers of PASPA. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    23 min

  5. 06/26/2019

    Vig & Juice Ep.4: The Travel Act

    In this episode, we discuss the Travel Act of 1961, including Robert Kennedy taking down the mob, gambling's association with other nefarious activities, and the role of federalizing state laws.  See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    19 min

  6. 05/20/2019

    Vig & Juice Ep.3: The Wire Act

    In this episode, we cover arguably the most monumental piece of legislation regarding sports betting - the Wire Act of 1961 - which prohibited using wire communication for betting and wagering across state lines. We discuss what the Wire Act means for online gambling and whether the act applies only to sports betting or to gambling in general. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    25 min

  7. 04/03/2019

    Vig & Juice Ep.2: First U.S. Sports Betting

    In this episode, we discuss the first sports betting in the U.S. up to the Wire Act of 1961, including horse racing, the spectator sport known as pedestrianism, and using state lotteries to fund the Revolutionary War. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    16 min

  8. 03/25/2019

    Vig & Juice Ep.1: Three Elements of Gambling

    In this episode, we explain the meaning of Vig & Juice, discuss gambling's roots in Greek mythology, and lay out the three elements that define gambling. See "Episode Website" for show notes.

    23 min
  • 8 Episodes

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About

Vig & Juice is a podcast discussing the history and legality of gambling and sports betting in the US hosted by three attorneys who practice Fantasy Sports & Gaming Law at Vela Wood.

Information

  • Creator
    Vela Wood
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Vig & Juice

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