In this episode, Lloyd and Geoff discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the US sports betting ecosystem amid its exponential growth phase. They also cover the ethical, economic, and regulatory aspects of this burgeoning industry.
Episode Guide:
- 1:30 - Intro to Sports Betting & State of The Industry
- 4:56 - Historical Role of Predictive Analytics
- 10:48 - Evolving Role of Machine Learning
- 13:07 - Risk Management for Sportsbooks
- 16:13 - Additional Use Cases
- 18:42 - Responsible (Sustainable) Gaming
- 23:30 - Ethics of Legalized Sports Betting
- 30:31 - Economic vs. Social Interests
- 31:40 - Offshore and Unregulated Markets
- 33:07 - The Utilitarian Case for Sports Betting
- 36:46 - Leagues vs. Operators, Integrity Concerns, & Match Fixing
- 41:00 - Official League Data Mandates
- 45:30 - Thoughts on Regulation and Betting Exchanges
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