USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze DraftKings' controversial Tom Brady NFT drop, the start of the vaccination requirement era at casinos and how Delta might impact the WSOP, and another sports betting initiative in California, plus they talk to RotoGrinders' Sean "psufans2" Newsham about the best value plays for the college football national championship this year, how to bet on the Big 10, and which season win totals to focus on. Find us on Twitter @U...
Aug 19, 2021•54 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the bids and "super bids" that came in for New York mobile sports betting, DraftKings' purchase of Golden Nugget's online casino, and the approval (of sorts) of the new Florida compact, plus they talk to Monmouth Park Chairman and CEO Dennis Drazin about how the horse racing industry got through the COVID crisis of 2020, how fixed odds betting will help, and the sportsbook changeover from William Hill to Caesars. Find...
Aug 12, 2021•54 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the investigation into NHL player Evander Kane allegedly betting against his own team, the Caesars Sportsbook rebranding, North Carolina mobile legislation movement, and Penn National Gaming buying theScore, plus they talk to PointsBet Head of Trading Jay Croucher about the popularity of the PointsBetting concept, which sports are getting the most action in various states, and the challenges a bookmaker faces reacting...
Aug 05, 2021•45 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the way sportsbooks and sports bettors reacted to ever-changing Aaron Rodgers news, DraftKings' decision to yank DFS in Oregon while pursuing the state's sports betting monopoly, and some troubling survey findings about problem gambling during the pandemic, plus they talk to colleague Mike Seely about betting on the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, what to watch for in Thursday's NBA draft, and his take as veteran ...
Jul 29, 2021•47 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze another sports betting stall-out in Maine, a pair of major New Jersey horse races ending in disqualifications, and a 53-point line move (!) on the WNBA All-Star Game, plus they talk to Olympics researcher and writer Mike Canter about how legal sports betting will impact Olympics coverage, how many gold medals the U.S. will win, and what the odds should be on Simone Biles for the all-around gymnastics gold. Find us on ...
Jul 22, 2021•48 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the numerous unusual particulars of New York's sports betting RFA, the return of in-person gaming conferences with NCLGS in Chicago, and WSOP.com's arrival in Pennsylvania, plus they talk to communications strategist Chris Moyer about the polarizing issue of continuing to allow smoking in casinos vs. transitioning to a smoke-free environment. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about y...
Jul 15, 2021•53 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze New York missing its RFA deadline and what this means for the timing of the mobile sports betting launch, FanDuel finding its way into Connecticut online gaming, and the first lawsuit challenging the Florida compact, plus they talk to VegasInsider.com's Kevin Rogers at the midpoint of the MLB season about Red Sox and Giants odds, wagering against Gerrit Cole without his "sticky stuff," and how likely Jacob deGrom is t...
Jul 08, 2021•42 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the latest will-they-won't-they in Ohio, casinos in Pennsylvania and New Jersey having their temporary smoking bans lifted, and the value of a Sports Illustrated-branded sportsbook, plus they talk to NJ Assemblyman Ralph Caputo about eSports betting, online casino, and his history with Mickey Mantle. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Jul 01, 2021•57 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Canada ending its ban on single-game sports betting, the DOJ letting the Wire Act fight end (for now), and a New Jersey regulation binding horse racing and sports wagering, plus they talk to SportsHandle's Jill Dorson about the latest news on sports betting legalization in Florida, Arizona, Ohio, and Louisiana. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Jun 24, 2021•47 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Ohio possibly (but probably not) moving closer to legalizing sports betting, the topics covered at the SBC Digital North America conference, and the utterly puny New York sports betting handle numbers to date, plus they talk to HPL Digital Sports CEO Ed Moed about the latest survey numbers on gender divides in betting, generational divides, and how quickly the legal industry is hacking away at unregulated sports betti...
Jun 17, 2021•52 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze whether Benjamin "Parlay" Patz got a light sentence for threatening athletes he bet on, a Michigan bettor suing DraftKings for allegedly failing to honor his wager, and hiccups as Louisiana closes in on regulated sports betting, plus they talk to Circa Sportsbook Operations Manager Jeff Benson about the controversial refunds and payouts on losing Jon Rahm bets, the problems with limiting winning bettors, and how close...
Jun 10, 2021•48 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze New Jersey surpassing Nevada in total post-PASPA sports betting handle, California moving toward a ballot measure on (retail-only) sports gambling, and the most ridiculous rule proposal yet out of Illinois, plus they talk to the "Sportsbook Consiglieri," Dave Sharapan, about his new podcast Get a Grip, how he got into bookmaking, and how many wins his Pittsburgh Pirates are headed for. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or g...
Jun 03, 2021•49 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the Associated Press making FanDuel its exclusive betting odds provider, legislative movement (and DFS roadblocks) in various states, and ESPN's Doug Kezirian beating the books to the tune of nearly $300K on an NFL draft prop, plus they talk to Socure CEO Johnny Ayers about verifying online gamblers' identities, how that ties in with responsible gambling, and what doors are opened by partnering with DraftKings. Find u...
May 27, 2021•51 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the ups and downs of Florida's special session to address the state's new gaming compact, April handle and revenue numbers out of four major gaming states, and a significant relaxing of COVID protocols at casinos, plus they talk to RotoGrinders' Stephen Keech about how likely it is that the favored Lakers or Nets will win the NBA title, which longer shots he likes, and how critical three-point shooting is in modern-da...
May 20, 2021•46 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the gambling implications of Medina Spirit's impending Kentucky Derby disqualification, Illinois posting huge March sports betting numbers, and Tennessee closing in on becoming the first state to allow peer-to-peer betting, plus they talk to gaming law expert Daniel Wallach about the problems with the Florida gaming compact, how soon California might have sports betting, and his reflections on the three-year anniversa...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze their parent company Better Collective's purchase of The Action Network and what it means for U.S. gambling media, Caesars' decision to move away from the William Hill brand it acquired, and the implications of New Jersey looking to ditch its in-state college betting ban, plus they talk to Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman about this week's massive news, his reflections on leaving ESPN for a startup, w...
May 06, 2021•48 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the Florida gaming compact that theoretically welcomes sports betting and the legal challenges awaiting it, the companies bidding for the Connecticut Lottery's mobile wagering license, and a huge increase in problem gambling helpline calls in Michigan, plus they talk to TVG on-air personality Mike Joyce about the Kentucky Derby odds, the state of horse racing as the pandemic recedes, and whether U.S. horse betting's f...
Apr 29, 2021•53 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the NFL's "tri-exclusive" deals with DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars, and both sports betting and online casino numbers for March in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, plus they talk to US Bets and PocketFives founder Adam Small about Black Friday 10 years later, choosing not to work with offshore operators, and the future of online poker and online casino. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for mor...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze sports betting expansion news out of a variety of states, including Arizona, Maryland, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Alabama, plus they talk to baseball great Pete Rose about his sports betting past, present, and future, his ongoing love for the game of baseball, and even his thoughts on golfer Justin Rose (no relation). Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the massive news that New York is ready to regulate mobile sports betting, Wyoming's wagering legalization, Illinois forcing bettors to register in person again, and the fall WSOP dates, plus they talk to golf handicapper Buck Wargo about Masters betting as both a form of entertainment and a moneymaking venture. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Apr 08, 2021•43 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the implications of DraftKings buying gambling media outlet VSiN, Georgia's 2021 sports betting hopes withering, and TN Action 247 getting its license back (for now), plus they talk to VegasInsider.com's Thom Cunningham about the odds and betting options as the Major League Baseball season gets underway. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Apr 01, 2021•43 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze small Tennessee operator TN Action247 becoming the first U.S. mobile sportsbook to face suspension, Connecticut taking a big step toward sports betting legalization, and the books cleaning up on March Madness so far, plus they talk to Conscious Gaming's Seth Palansky during Problem Gambling Awareness Month about differentiating between regulated and unregulated sites, self-exclusion options, and the NFL's stance on sp...
Mar 25, 2021•48 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the AGA's expectations for legal and illegal March Madness wagering, February figures in NJ, PA, and MI, and a loosening of casinos restrictions from Vegas to AC, plus they talk to US Bets' Chris Altruda, who is live on the scene in Indianapolis covering the NCAA tournament and all the legal betting happening in Indiana. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Mar 18, 2021•51 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze how the gambling industry persevered during the early days of COVID, sports betting gaining steam in Illinois as Barstool Sportsbook arrives, and the DraftKings-UFC partnership, plus they talk to New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo about a timeline for mobile gambling legalization, the Gov. Cuomo factor, and keeping a watchful eye on New Jersey. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about...
Mar 11, 2021•48 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the progress and the conflicts as Connecticut moves closer to legalizing sports betting and iGaming, Sands Corp. selling its Vegas properties, and the fascinating Borgata vs. Ocean feud, plus they talk to RotoGrinders Director of Media Dan Back about the NBA Top Shot phenomenon — how it works, how risky the investments are, and what it means for old-school card collectors. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.c...
Mar 04, 2021•48 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Penn National and Golden Nugget both locking up 20-year partnerships in New York before mobile betting is legalized, the Vegas Golden Knights uniting all of Twitter by signing a deal with a tout service, and the implications of casinos being built in Virginia, plus they talk to ESPN gambling writer David Payne Purdum about the challenges in deciding what to report on, his expectations for sports betting legislation in...
Feb 25, 2021•50 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze record January sports betting and online casino revenue in several states, the gradual lifting of restrictions on Vegas casinos, and the implosion of Trump Plaza, plus they talk to theScore VP Aubrey Levy about the company's early experiences as a U.S. sportsbook, the outlook for legalized betting in Canada, and theScore's unique position as a media company and a betting operator. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to ...
Feb 18, 2021•53 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the Super Bowl betting handle and hold, Mattress Mack's bet, the impact of app outages, and the hopes for sports betting legalization in Texas and Arizona, plus they talk to 888 executive Yaniv Sherman about online poker's future in the wake of the Wire Act ruling, how much interstate liquidity is enough, and which of the "big four" states is likely to legalize first. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com fo...
Feb 11, 2021•52 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Google lifting the ban on gambling apps in the Play Store, the impact of DraftKings' two ads airing during the Super Bowl, and PokerStars launching suddenly in Michigan, plus they talk to professional sports bettor Rufus Peabody about his approach to betting Super Bowl props, whether he saws the Bucs' success coming, and how he's betting the Waste Management Phoenix Open this weekend. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go...
Feb 04, 2021•58 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the near-simultaneous launches of online betting in Virginia and Michigan, the introduction of new bills in Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Alabama, and mainstream gambling brands buying mid-tier DFS operators like Monkey Knife Fight, plus they talk to Cousin Sal Iacono about his new book You Can't Lose Them All, Super Bowl MVP picks, interviewing Pete Rose, and more. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for m...
Jan 28, 2021•44 min
