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The Wide World of Sports Betting in the USA
Manage episode 410822132 series 181691
Learn how sports betting went from being a national concern to a booming industry in the USA, all while picking up sports-related idioms and expressions that cross over into business English.
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega look at the world of sports betting in the USA. From the 1919 World Series scandal to the monumental shift in 2018 when sports betting became legal in many states, they cover the evolution of this billion-dollar industry. Along the way, they explore the crossover of sports idioms into business English, enriching listeners' business vocabulary.
Listeners looking to enhance their business English, Skip and Samantha’s conversation is a great learning resource. Key points include:
- The historical backdrop of sports betting in the US.
- How the internet revolutionized sports betting.
- The role of fantasy sports in normalizing betting behaviors.
- Sports and gambling expressions that are commonly used in business English.
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Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at
downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
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183 episodes
Manage episode 410822132 series 181691
Learn how sports betting went from being a national concern to a booming industry in the USA, all while picking up sports-related idioms and expressions that cross over into business English.
Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega look at the world of sports betting in the USA. From the 1919 World Series scandal to the monumental shift in 2018 when sports betting became legal in many states, they cover the evolution of this billion-dollar industry. Along the way, they explore the crossover of sports idioms into business English, enriching listeners' business vocabulary.
Listeners looking to enhance their business English, Skip and Samantha’s conversation is a great learning resource. Key points include:
- The historical backdrop of sports betting in the US.
- How the internet revolutionized sports betting.
- The role of fantasy sports in normalizing betting behaviors.
- Sports and gambling expressions that are commonly used in business English.
Do you like what you hear?
Become a D2B Member today for to access to audio scripts, bonus vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes.
Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.
Follow Down to Business English on Apple podcasts, rate the show, and leave a comment.
Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at
downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com
Follow Skip & Dez
183 episodes
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