USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the scene at various sportsbooks and sports bars around the country during March Madness, a losing February for the operators in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and New York state finally officially declaring DFS legal, plus they talk to poker broadcaster and BetRivers/Play Sugarhouse ambassador David Tuchman about the WSOP's venue change, whether this will be the biggest World Series ever, and what NHL futures odds he lik...
Mar 24, 2022•52 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the additional details Sports Handle uncovered about Calvin Ridley's betting, accusations of "inside information" on bets on Brady and the Bucs, and three gambling-related clauses in MLB's new CBA, plus they talk to NBCSportsEdge.com college basketball expert Thomas Casale about March Madness bracket game theory, Coach K's last ride, and what he'll do with his +7000 Auburn ticket. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to ...
Mar 17, 2022•40 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley's suspension for betting on NFL games and what it says about legalized sports gambling, the DraftKings New Jersey/Florida proxy betting case ending with a fine, and U.S. sportsbooks pulling Russian leagues from their menus, plus they talk to NBC Sports expert betting analyst Brad Feinberg about hot topics and appealing futures bets in all four major team sports. Find us on Twitter @...
Mar 10, 2022•50 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze TwinSpires' planned exit from the online gaming space and whether it's the start of a trend, the introduction of new sports betting bills in Kentucky, and an unusual legalization plan in Alabama, plus they talk to US Bets colleague Bennett Conlin about the state of sports betting in the Maryland-Virginia-D.C. region, how much legislators really understand about sports gambling, and helpful tips for filling out a March...
Mar 03, 2022•46 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Caesars' announcement that it will be greatly reducing its ad spend, DraftKings' stock price dropping amid doubts over long-term profitability, and Arkansas preparing to launch mobile betting without the big-name operators, plus they talk to WFAN host Craig Carton about his compulsive-gambling-focused show "Hello, My Name Is Craig," his thoughts on self-exclusion and parlay betting, and how the legalization of sports ...
Feb 24, 2022•52 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze record-setting Super Bowl handle numbers, Billy Walters' interview with Brent Musberger, and CivicScience's survey about online casino's audience, plus they talk to New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. about the early returns on mobile betting, his bill for in-stadium kiosks, and the casinos coming soon to New York City. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Feb 17, 2022•46 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Super Bowl wagering projections from the AGA and Sports Handle, the officially official record-setting first month of mobile betting in New York, and the ramifications of a three-day-plus crash for PokerStars and FOX Bet, plus they talk to RotoGrinders and Scores & Odds Senior VP of Operations Dan Back about which side he likes in the Super Bowl, his favorite prop bet, and whether he sees value in any Super Bowl s...
Feb 10, 2022•56 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the launch of mobile sports betting in Louisiana, the Florida referendum coming up way short, and an insane parlay bet shrouded in underage gambling suspicions, plus they talk to DraftKings' Johnny Avello about the betting appetite for the Winter Olympics, how much the time zone divide matters, and how the early Super Bowl splits are shaping up. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more abou...
Feb 03, 2022•42 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze numbers from the first nine days in New York including mixed early news for Caesars, Hawaii introducing a sports betting bill with a staggering tax rate, and Tennessee welcoming the first regulated peer-to-peer betting app, plus they talk to Better Collective US' Adam Small about what New York means for the business, the outlook in Georgia, and concerns with the rapidity with which sports betting is expanding. Find us...
Jan 27, 2022•56 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the latest numbers and mobile sportsbook launches out of New York, final 2021 revenue numbers in New Jersey, and forthcoming Missouri sports betting legislation, plus they talk to industry consultant Brianne Doura-Schawohl about her recent career "gamble," diversity in the gaming business, and whether enough money is being set aside for problem gambling funding. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more...
Jan 20, 2022•52 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the New York mobile sports betting launch from all angles and discuss the Raiders-Chargers near-tie and the Draymond Green under controversy, plus they talk to FanDuel Director of Risk and Trading John Sheeran about the sportsbook's launch in New York, the early betting patterns there, and which NFL wild card games are getting the most action. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about ...
Jan 13, 2022•56 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Arizona's first two months of sports betting numbers, Mississippi introducing a bill to finally allow mobile wagering, and the Omicron impact on the sports gambling landscape, plus they talk to RotoGrinders co-founder and former COO Cam MacMillan about the company's origin story, what he plans to do next, and his thoughts on the future of both DFS and legal sports betting. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.c...
Jan 06, 2022•48 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze record sports betting revenue numbers out of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, a wild finish to the New Jersey legislative year with gambling-industry impact, and the announcement that Las Vegas will host the Super Bowl, plus they talk to colleague Jeremy Balan about the state of horse racing, the impact of Medina Spirit's death, and what he's learned from veteran bookmaker Johnny Avello. Find us on Twitter @US_...
Dec 23, 2021•53 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze sports betting company PlayUp's lawsuit against its own CEO Dr. Laila Mintas, the launch of retail wagering in Maryland, and FanDuel's reported $30-million-a-year deal with Pat McAfee, plus they talk to USBookmaking President Vic Salerno about the future of retail betting, the biggest surprises of the post-PASPA rollout, and what he thought about Jason Robins' controversial comments on winning bettors. Find us on Twit...
Dec 16, 2021•55 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Ohio's sudden passage of a bill to legalize sports betting, Florida's Seminole Tribe pulling its wagering app, and the tragic demise of race horse Medina Spirit, plus they talk to SBC VP Sue Schneider about the challenges of putting together gaming conferences during COVID, the rapid growth of sports betting, and diversity in the industry. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about your...
Dec 09, 2021•47 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the industry happenings at the SBC Summit in New Jersey, allegations of canvasser interference in Florida, and Nevada's first ever billion-dollar sports betting month, plus they talk to casino industry veteran Richard Schuetz about the likelihood of sports wagering legalization in California, how regulators are selected, and the sometimes puzzling DraftKings and FanDuel financial models. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or...
Dec 02, 2021•49 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the Florida compact being nullified but the Hard Rock app staying active anyway, a legislative threat to horse racing in New York, and the Tennessee SWAC doubling down on that 10% hold rule, plus they talk to colleague Gary Rotstein about comparisons between the Pennsylvania and New Jersey gambling industries, his familial connection to problem gambling, and the odds of his Steelers making the playoffs. Find us on Twi...
Nov 24, 2021•55 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze staggering sports betting handle numbers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and other states, the crowning of a new WSOP Main Event champion, and precursors of possible compromise in California, plus they talk to New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Director David Rebuck about his state smashing records, when other states will adopt online casino, and whether he feels limiting bettors is a major problem. Find us on Twi...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 6 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze New York's official mobile betting operator announcement, another DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship gone off the rails, and further delays on Maryland's path to launching, plus they talk to Sports Handle's Matt Rybaltowski for all the details on New York's licensing and what the battle for market share will look like from here. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more about yo...
Nov 11, 2021•57 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Florida's sudden (and legally questionable) launch of mobile sports betting, new details on which operators will have access in New York, and the results of Tuesday's election ballot questions, plus they talk to Sharp Alpha Advisors Managing Partner Lloyd Danzig about his recently raised $10 million fund and the coolest innovations in the gaming space worthy of his investment consideration. On top of that, Lloyd hosts...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 8 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze New York's "final tax rate matrix," DraftKings backing out of its Entain takeover, and record monthly sports betting handle in Nevada, plus they talk to National Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Keith Whyte about the NCPG's partnership with the NFL, whether other leagues might follow suit, and the potential dangers of in-game betting. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more a...
Oct 28, 2021•59 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze New Jersey's record-breaking (barely) billion-dollar handle month, online casino revenue records falling in two states, and the NFL putting money into a responsible gambling program, plus they talk to professional gambler Captain Jack Andrews about what that billion-dollar bonanza in NJ means, what the sports betting industry is doing right and wrong, and what he tells people he does for a living. Find us on Twitter @...
Oct 21, 2021•53 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the latest legal back and forth over the launch of Florida sports betting, renewed optimism for Georgia making legislative progress, and early betting handle numbers on a record-smashing September, plus they talk to 2021 Sports Betting Hall of Fame inductee Joe Brennan Jr. about his role in gaming legalization expansion, how many states will legalize sports betting or online casino in the next several years, and some ...
Oct 14, 2021•53 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the return of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas after a year off, Atlantic City casino workers' push for a smoking ban, and another step on the road to legal sports betting in California, plus they talk to US Bets colleague Chris Altruda about his experience at his first G2E and the innovations and interactions that have stood out to him. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn more abo...
Oct 07, 2021•55 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze sports betting's launch in Connecticut, the Washington Capitals becoming the first U.S. team to sell a gambling ad on their jerseys, and the Chicago Bears' planned purchase of Arlington Park, plus they talk to Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu about the vaccination requirement at this year's WSOP, what field sizes he's expecting, and his thoughts on a couple of creative new tournaments on the schedule. Find us on Tw...
Sep 30, 2021•48 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze DraftKings' $20 billion proposal to acquire Entain, Flutter forking over $300 million to Kentucky to settle the old PokerStars suit, and the six-figure, 16-team NFL parlay that got the whole gambling world buzzing, plus they talk to PointsBet Senior Editor Teddy Greenstein about which side he favors in the Ryder Cup, which American golfers he trusts, and the rapid rise of legal sports betting in his native Illinois. F...
Sep 23, 2021•48 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the not-at-all-surprising massive NFL Week 1 betting numbers, the debut of legal sports betting in Arizona, and DGE chief David Rebuck's stern warning to NJ operators, plus they talk to Boom Entertainment GM of Sports Betting Products Chris Fargis about the popularity of free-to-play sports games, what it means for sports betting to "go the way of slot machines," and whether online casino legalization might eventually...
Sep 16, 2021•54 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the AGA's lofty expectations for 2021 NFL betting, Genius Sports signing data deals with multiple sportsbooks, and Maxim joining the magazine-to-sportsbook-brand movement, plus they talk to NFL analyst Grant Neiffer of ScoresAndOdds.com about his expectations for the Tampa Bay Bucs, how the 17th game impacts betting, and which QBs he likes as MVP wagers. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more. Learn ...
Sep 09, 2021•55 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze a new California online sports betting referendum spearheaded by DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM, the potential impact of an ESPN-branded sportsbook, and last-minute licensing drama in Arizona, plus they talk to former All-Pro NFL quarterback Ron Jaworski about Live! Casino Philadelphia's arrival in the sports complex where he once played, which team he likes to win the NFC East this season, and how aware players were...
Sep 02, 2021•54 min
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze Arizona's push to launch sports betting in time for the NFL season, the NFL's protocols regarding sportsbook advertising on TV, and DraftKings teaming with SimpleBet for granular in-game betting, plus they talk to US Bets colleague Jeff Edelstein about DraftKings' struggles with NFT drops, how damaging it is to the DK brand, and whether the gambling media really needs to follow and understand the NFT vertical. Find us...
Aug 26, 2021•45 min
