Best Pick6 Podcasts (2024)

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275: New York iCasino inching forward, FanDuel's Kick of Destiny returns, NFL playoff betting with Will Priester 56:19

9M ago56:19

56:19

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the latest incremental advances in New York iCasino legalization hopes, the growing opposition to the California sports betting initiative, and FanDuel sequel-izing Rob Gronkowski’s Kick of Destiny, plus they talk to RotoGrinders’ Will Priester ahead of the start of th…

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274: Underdog Sportsbook in North Carolina, DK Pick6 problems, 2024's biggest business stories with Matt Rybaltowski 58:27

9M ago58:27

58:27

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the reveal of the seven operators that applied for licenses in North Carolina and how Underdog Sportsbook fits in, a misstep from DraftKings with regard to its pick’em game, and an online poker cheating scandal at a non-U.S. site, plus they talk to Sports Handle’s Matt…

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273: Revenue and handle records everywhere, election odds unmoved, 2023's biggest stories with ESPN's David Purdum 57:22

9M ago57:22

57:22

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze sports betting and online casino revenue and handle records falling in state after state in November, a new market report giving positive indicators for spending on online gambling, and the 2024 election odds barely budging in the wake of the Colorado Supreme Court rul…

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272: First ESPN BET numbers, Vermont launch details, poker with WPT President & CEO Adam Pliska 49:09

9M ago49:09

49:09

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the “encouraging” first partial-month numbers for ESPN BET, Vermont’s sports betting launch date and list of available books, and the Jaguars employee who stole millions of dollars to fund a DFS addiction, plus they talk to World Poker Tour President & CEO about the re…

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271: Hard Rock Bet surprise full relaunch, Fanatics gets Connecticut Lottery partnership, Vegas talk with VegasInsider's Patrick Everson 1:06:27

10M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the Seminole Tribe in Florida catching everyone off guard with a full relaunch of the Hard Rock Bet app, Fanatics becoming Connecticut’s third mobile betting app, and both the Max series Bookie and Maverick Carter’s use of an illegal bookie, plus they talk to VegasInsi…

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270: Sands buying Mavs, California AG studying DFS, gambling expansion and journalism talk with Steve Ruddock 56:59

10M ago56:59

56:59

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Sheldon Adelson’s family buying a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks and what it means for Texas gambling legalization, the California AG preparing an opinion on fantasy sports, and the quiet closure of a sportsbook inside a Pennsylvania restaurant, plus they talk …

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269: California sports betting initiative tribal pushback, Fanatics Casino debut, F1 handle, Jeff's COVID travails 44:23

10M ago44:23

44:23

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the latest on the California sports betting initiative and the tribes’ reaction to it, legal rulings in Florida, and the debut of Fanatics Casino (in West Virginia only), plus personal tales of sports betting triumph and woe and one co-host’s unfortunate encounter with…

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268: ESPN BET launch, big bets in Florida, sharp betting talk with Unabated's Captain Jack Andrews 1:02:52

10M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the much-hyped launch of ESPN BET (and the related employee guidelines), the latest moves from pick’em operators, massive bets with Florida’s lone operator, the first $2 billion handle month, and news on casino employee strikes in Vegas and Detroit, plus they talk to U…

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267: Hard Rock Bet semi-launches again, countdown to ESPN BET, Florida, California and more with Jill Dorson 54:52

11M ago54:52

54:52

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Hard Rock Bet’s unexpected relaunch in Florida, plotlines surrounding next week’s ESPN BET debut, and Steve Cohen plan for a Queens casino, plus they talk to SportsHandle’s Jill Dorson about the latest goings-on in Florida and California as well as existential thoughts…

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266: ESPN BET launch date, NHL & PGA suspensions, Seminole launch in Florida, sims talk with Justin Freeman 53:47

11M ago53:47

53:47

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze ESPN BET’s launch date and the renaming of Daily Wager, athlete gambling suspensions from the NHL and PGA, and wagering launch timing in Florida and Maine, plus they talk to RunTheSims’ Justin Freeman about the sims explosion in DFS, where he finds value in player prop…

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265: New York iCasino hopes, DraftKings the new No. 1, World Series betting with Caesars' Eric Biggio 51:12

11M ago51:12

51:12

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze record national iCasino revenue and how it relates to New York iCasino legalization hopes, DraftKings inching ahead of FanDuel in the operator share competition, and the similarities between BroThrow’s logo and ESPN BET’s, plus they welcome Caesars Sports baseball team…

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264: ESPN BET logo revealed, Detroit casino workers strike, NBA betting preview with Brian Geltzeiler 48:42

11M ago48:42

48:42

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze additional information about ESPN BET (including the mint green logo!), strikes at Detroit and Las Vegas casinos, and a patent infringement suit against Sportradar and Genius Sports, plus they welcome SiriusXM NBA Radio’s Brian Geltzeiler ahead of NBA tipoff to talk li…

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263: California bill rumored, MGM addresses hacks, live from G2E with Mike Seely 43:24

12M ago43:24

43:24

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the rumors about another California sports betting initiative in the works, MGM finally publicly addressing the September cyber hack, and New York setting a new state record for revenue, plus they welcome colleague Mike Seely to report direct from G2E on the panels, th…

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262: NFL updates suspension rules, PENN drops hints about ESPN BET, DFS and charity drives with Drew Dinkmeyer 52:24

12M ago52:24

52:24

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the NFL’s updates to its sports gambling policies, New York approving Fanatics and disapproving of pick’em games, and PENN dribbling out information about what ESPN BET will look like, plus they welcome Establish the Run’s Drew Dinkmeyer to talk Welly Maker 7.0, the ev…

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261: Florida legal moves, Barstool glitch bets voided, NFL and betting media with Joe Fortenbaugh 45:31

12M ago45:31

45:31

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze legal maneuverings with both sports betting and fantasy in Florida, a Barstool Sportsbook glitch that ultimately led to voided bets, and Genius Sports and the NFL’s new BetVision product, plus they welcome ESPN Daily Wager’s Joe Fortenbaugh to talk Bills-Dolphins, resp…

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260: MGM and Caesars hacks, Mickelson opens up, Prime Sportsbook with Joe Brennan Jr 57:20

1y ago57:20

57:20

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze cyberattacks, ransoms, and more at MGM and Caesars, ever-growing iCasino numbers in a non-growing number of states, and Phil Mickelson making a statement about his problem gambling, plus they welcome Prime Sportsbook Executive Chairman Joe Brennan, Jr. to talk about th…

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259: NFL Week 1 betting numbers, Florida close to re-launch, Fanatics Sportsbook plans with CBO Ari Borod 46:34

1y ago46:34

46:34

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze huge betting activity numbers for NFL Week 1, DraftKings’ misstep with a 9/11-themed parlay, and the possible impending return of mobile sports betting in Florida, plus they welcome Fanatics Betting & Gaming Chief Business Officer Ari Borod to talk about the operator’s…

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258: Kentucky launches, Nevada all-time record month, NFL kickoff and more with Bobby Gomes 52:27

1y ago52:27

52:27

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the launch of retail sports betting in Kentucky, Nevada setting its all-time gambling revenue record in the sweltering month of July, and a creative new product from Mojo Fantasy, plus they welcome RotoGrinders analyst and DFS millionaire Bobby Gomes to talk about gamb…

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257: Big 10 injury reporting, bet365 licensed in Arizona, college football preview with Collin Wilson 58:40

1y ago58:40

58:40

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze injury reporting coming (way too late) to the NCAA, bet365’s atypical path to sportsbook success, and FanDuel’s launch of pickleball betting, plus they welcome The Action Network college football betting expert Collin Wilson to talk national title bets, Heisman longsho…

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256: Bettors distract golfers, BetMGM pays teacher, fantasy football talk with Matthew Berry 1:00:34

1y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the misdirected media coverage of PGA Tour spectators betting on the golfers, BetMGM agreeing to pay a Women’s World Cup bettor his full winnings, and unexpected licensing drama for a Massachusetts dog track, plus they welcome the Forefather of Fantasy, Matthew Berry o…

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255: WynnBET exiting 8 states, new Phil Mickelson allegations, NFL and beyond with Dave Dameshek 1:04:07

1y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze WynnBET’s stunning exit from eight states (and possibly more to come), an Iowa State football player betting against his own team, and Billy Walters dishing on Phil Mickelson’s betting habits, plus they welcome the great Dave Dameshek to talk Steelers optimism, getting…

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254: Guest host Bennett Conlin, PENN launching ESPN BET, DraftKings profitable, NFL betting with Simon Hunter 1:00:24

1y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and guest co-host Bennett Conlin analyze the massive news about PENN replacing Barstool Sportsbook with ESPN BET, DraftKings finally climbing into the black, and pick’em sites in the crosshairs, plus the show welcomes professional bettor and Action Network podcaster Simon Hunter to talk NFL team futures, MVP o…

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253: Guest host Adam Small, Iowa college betting charges, FOX Bet folds, Bet Bash and book talk with Dave Sharapan 1:09:31

1y ago1:09:31

1:09:31

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and guest co-host Adam Small analyze the details of the numerous Iowa and Iowa State sports betting controversies, Flutter shutting down FOX Bet, and bettors beating the house in Nevada and Colorado, plus the show welcomes Dave Sharapan, “The Sportsbook Consigliere,” to talk about Bet Bash, mobile operator con…

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252: Broncos lineman suspended, PlayUp shut down, RG and Special Oympics betting debate with Brianne Doura-Schawohl 50:16

1y ago50:16

50:16

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the NFL’s 10th gambling-related suspension of 2023, the NJ DGE shutting down PlayUp sportsbook, and DraftKings voiding a best ball draft due to blatant collusion, plus they talk to responsible gambling consultant Brianne Doura-Schawohl about allowing betting on the Spe…

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251: Weinman wins WSOP, unusual Rhode Island iCasino law, WSOP and best ball with Rob Coakley 56:42

1y ago56:42

56:42

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Daniel Weinman’s $12.1 million victory in the World Series of Poker Main Event, Bally’s agreeing to cover lottery shortfall in order to operate iCasino in Rhode Island, and the NCAA’s “transparency” about gambling infractions, plus they talk to 138th-place WSOP Main Ev…

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250: Kentucky launch date, WSOP record smashed, Florida legalization with law professor Bob Jarvis 46:09

1y ago46:09

46:09

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Kentucky setting a sports betting launch date and posting emergency regulations, the World Series of Poker crossing 10,000 entries in the Main Event, and details on the extraordinary stupidity behind the Alabama baseball betting scandal, plus they talk to law professor…

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249: Court overturns Florida ruling, Ohio doubles tax rate, fantasy and taeks with Davis Mattek 58:03

1y ago58:03

58:03

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze an appeals court possibly reopening the door to a Florida sports betting monopoly, Ohio abruptly doubling its sports wagering tax rate just six months in, and player punishment news from the NFL and NCAA, plus they talk to Swolecast and Taekcast host Davis Mattek about…

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248: Fanatics-DraftKings-PointsBet saga resolving, NBA Draft betting controversy, futures bets and more with Brad Feinberg 51:03

1y ago51:03

51:03

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Fanatics nearing the finish line on the PointsBet purchase after DraftKings pulls out, Shams Charania tweeting NBA Draft misinformation while working for FanDuel, and the top headlines from the first month of the WSOP, plus they talk to bettor and betting broadcaster B…

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247: DraftKings makes bid for PointsBet, Rhode Island passes iCasino bill, NFL, DFS, and more with Dan Back 51:05

1+ y ago51:05

51:05

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze DraftKings trying to buy PointsBet out from under Fanatics, Rhode Island becoming the seventh iCasino state, and the NFL’s six rules for player sports betting, plus they talk to RotoGrinders Senior VP Dan Back about DK, PB, NFL, DFS, and more. Find us on Twitter @US_Be…

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246: North Carolina and Vermont legalize sports betting, Barstool 'Can't Lose Parlay' debate, industry talk with Richard Schuetz 59:45

1+ y ago59:45

59:45

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze big legalization news in North Carolina, Vermont, and Rhode Island, the debate in Massachusetts over Barstool’s “can’t lose parlay” language, and the NFL enlisting Tom Brady to address the league’s sports betting issues, plus they talk to jack-of-all-gambling-industry-…

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245: Isaiah Rodgers NFL investigation, NC sends bill to governor, Bet Bash and beyond with Spanky 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

44:17

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the NFL’s investigation into Colts DB Isaiah Rodgers’ alleged sports betting infractions, North Carolina moving a mobile wagering bill to the governor, and FanDuel crossing $1 billion in New York revenue, plus they talk to professional bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos a…

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244: New college baseball scandal details, biggest livestreamed poker pot ever, conventions and Succession with Mike Seely 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

50:10

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the latest twists in the Alabama/LSU/Cincinnati college baseball betting scandal, Prophet Exchange’s adversarial marketing play, and Tom Dwan winning the biggest pot in livestreamed poker history, plus they talk to US Bets and Sports Handle colleague Mike Seely about i…

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243: DK hacker arrested, another NFL suspension wave coming, motorsports betting with StevieTPFL 48:00

1+ y ago48:00

48:00

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the arrest of an 18-year-old for last year’s sportsbook hacking scandal, the threat of another impending wave of NFL gambling violations, and the odds heading into the Succession finale, plus they talk to RotoGrinders Head of Motorsports Stephen “StevieTPFL” Young abou…

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242: Fanatics buying PointsBet, RIP Doyle Brunson, fantasy and life advice with Adam Levitan 54:37

1+ y ago54:37

54:37

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the implications of Fanatics buying PointsBet, the life and legacy of “The Godfather of Poker” Doyle Brunson, and Texas’ latest disappointing legalization tease, plus they talk to Establish the Run’s Adam Levitan about the future of fantasy sports, whether customers wi…

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241: More college sports betting controversies, 5-years post-PASPA, poker boom 20th anniversary talk with WSOP champ Chris Moneymaker 49:40

1+ y ago49:40

49:40

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the latest college betting controversies, how far the sports betting business has come in the five years since PASPA was overturned, and some on-the-scene thoughts from SBC Summit North America, plus they talk to 2003 World Series of Poker champion Chris Moneymaker abo…

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240: Alabama baseball betting suspended, Fanatics launches mobile sportsbook, gambling for a living with Gina Fiore 47:48

1+ y ago47:48

47:48

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the “suspicious betting activity” detected around the Alabama-LSU baseball game, the arrival (in stages) of Fanatics Sportsbook, and a brutal baseball bookmaking blunder, plus they talk to professional gambler Gina Fiore about her life story making its way to the Tribe…

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239: NFL suspends 5 players for gambling, Yahoo acquires Wagr, NFL Draft betting with Connor Allen 47:24

1+ y ago47:24

47:24

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the NFL suspending five more players for violating the league’s gambling rules, the impact of Yahoo’s acquisition of Wagr, and Tennessee’s unprecedented move to tax handle, plus they talk to 4for4’s Connor Allen about all things NFL Draft betting, including last-minute…

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238: Coalition for responsible advertising formed, iCasino revenue records smashed, state of the industry with Adam Small 52:44

1+ y ago52:44

52:44

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the major sports leagues and networks coming together to form the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising, Michigan setting the all-time single month online casino revenue record, and a scandal brewing with possible match fixing in the Chinese Basketball A…

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237: Missouri political mess, NYT endorses Succession betting, regulations and protections with West Virginia Del. Shawn Fluharty 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

53:41

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Missouri’s latest maneuvering on sports betting legislation, Michigan State professors crossing a line in opposing sportsbook partnerships, and the hypocrisy of The New York Times celebrating betting on Succession, plus they talk to West Virginia Del. Shawn Fluharty ab…

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236: Kentucky legalizes sports betting, more premade SGP madness, Masters betting preview with Jason Sobel 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

44:18

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Kentucky suddenly getting its legislative act together, Texas maybe starting to get its legislative act together (but probably not), and March Madness ending with some SGP silliness, plus they talk to The Action Network Senior Golf Writer Jason Sobel, live from Augusta…

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235: NC and VT House passage, March Madness underdog impact, MLB betting preview with Mark Saxon 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

52:15

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze sports betting bills clearing the House in both North Carolina and Vermont, Cinderellas making sportsbooks very happy during March Madness, and the AGA updating its RG code to stay in step with newer states, plus they talk to veteran baseball writer and US Bets colleag…

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234: SuperBook fires Taylor Mathis, legalization movement in NC and MO, March Madness betting with Micah Bedard 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

48:17

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze SuperBook firing host Taylor Mathis and the connection to the paranoia surrounding responsible gambling, as well as legislative news out of North Carolina, Missouri, Georgia, and Maryland, plus they talk to RotoGrinders and Scores & Odds insider Micah Bedard about the …

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233: March Madness betting projections, NY iCasino nearly dead, World Jai Alai League with COO Scott Savin 48:27

1+ y ago48:27

48:27

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze March Madness betting projections and how they compare to the Super Bowl, New York iCasino hopes being very nearly dead for 2023, and the appeal of premade parlays to the “lazy sucker” set, plus they talk to World Jai Alai League COO Scott Savin about Ray Lewis joining…

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232: Georgia legislation fails again, Massachusetts mobile launch, Oscars odds with Gold Derby's Chris Rosen 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

48:28

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Georgia sports betting bills and Indiana iCasino legislation both dying on the vine (again!), Massachusetts launching mobile and the Green Monster selling out, and sportsbook advertising caught in the crosshairs at an industry gathering, plus they talk to Gold Derby Di…

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231: Ohio smashes revenue record, affiliates under attack, problem gambling awareness with Keith Whyte 57:48

1+ y ago57:48

57:48

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the record-setting revenue numbers out of Ohio in the first month of legal sports betting, New York and Massachusetts weighing affiliate advertising regulations, and the demise of “fantasy” site Monkey Knife Fight, plus they talk to National Council on Problem Gambling…

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230: Minor leaguer betting suspension, auditing touts, New York iCasino with Sen. Joseph Addabbo 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

41:41

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze minor league baseball player Pete Bayer’s extended suspension for betting on MLB games, legislation introduced in Maryland and West Virginia to audit “touts,” and movement toward legalization in southeastern states Georgia and North Carolina, plus they talk to New York…

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229: NY iCasino bill, Super Bowl betting numbers, gender diversity in the industry with Cipher Sports' Katie Prowd 51:46

1+ y ago51:46

51:46

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the details of the just-filed New York online casino bill, the noteworthy Super Bowl betting numbers and narratives, Ohio’s governor asking for a tax-rate do-over, and an attempt in Congress to ban sportsbook advertising, plus they talk to Cipher Sports COO and co-foun…

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228: AGA Super Bowl betting projections, the NJ DGE is watching you, sports betting media talk with Caesars ambassador Kenny Mayne 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

41:39

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the AGA’s annual projections of Super Bowl betting numbers, the New Jersey DGE observing player data and profiling potential problem gamblers, and Mattress Mack reversing his position on Texas legalization, plus they talk to Caesars Sportsbook brand ambassador and long…

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227: Massachusetts retail launch, Georgia bill filed, legalization and lawsuits with former NJ Gov. Chris Christie 55:29

1+ y ago55:29

55:29

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the launch of retail sports betting in Massachusetts, the prospects for a new Georgia wagering bill, and an immediate line swing (again!) on the Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl, plus they talk to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie about his successful legal fight to upend …

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226: NY iCasino bill coming, Chiefs-Bengals opening line blunder, Buddhism and betting with Unabated's Rufus Peabody 55:19

1+ y ago55:19

55:19

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze New York introducing an online poker bill and Indiana filing a bill for online casino, sportsbooks having to make a quick and substantial line move on Chiefs-Bengals, and the latest in the Atlantic City casino smoking ban debate, plus they talk to professional sports b…

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