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Business of Betting with Jason TrostE254 - Alex Kane & David Huffman from SporttradeOn this special guest-host episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Alex Kane, Founder & CEO of Sporttrade, steps in as host. He’s joined by David Huffman, Chief Operating Officer at Sporttrade.
Hear them discuss:
01:45 - How David transitioned into the betting industry from fintech
02:52 - The inspiration behind launching the “Bullish Predictions” newsletter
03:58 - Why the rise of prediction markets is legitimizing the betting exchange model
05:20 - Debunking the misconception that prediction markets have low margins
06:20 - What Robinhood’s event contracts mean for the future of sports predictio...2025-07-1824 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE253 - Davis Catlin from Discerning CapitalOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Davis Catlin, Managing Partner at Discerning Capital, an investment firm focused on regulated gambling across sports, media, and technology.
Hear them discuss:
02:23 – How Discerning Capital supports startups that can't raise traditional capital
03:48 – Why sweepstakes businesses may struggle to raise capital going forward
05:29 – The “Big Beautiful Bill” and its proposal to limit gambling loss deductions
10:11 – Why unregulated models like sweeps and CFTC markets are gaining appeal
13:16 – Why startup sportsbooks can’t afford compliance in today’s environment
15:37 – Where Davis sees grow...2025-07-0433 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE252 – Jason Trost on Zero LatencyOn this special crossover episode of the Business of Betting podcast and Zero Latency: An Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Podcast, Jason Trost of Smarkets sits down with Brad Allen to explore the state of prediction markets, CFTC licensing, the regulatory battle over sports betting, and the future of exchanges in both the U.S. and U.K.
Hear them discuss:
01:08 – Why “prediction markets” are just rebranded betting exchanges in the U.S.
02:29 – The CFTC application path and why Smarkets is going for a full DCM license
04:43 – Why politics alone makes prediction markets worth doing
06...2025-06-2720 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE251 - Tony TrzeciakOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Tony Trzeciak, angel investor and founder, to talk about betting data, AI, personal resilience, and one of the most powerful personal stories ever shared on the show.
Content Disclaimer:
This episode contains discussions of trauma, addiction, suicide, and recovery. Listener discretion is advised.
Hear them discuss:
01:48 – How Tony’s paralysis and AI intersected, leading to startup innovation
03:27 – The life-changing moment that inspired his journey into generative AI
05:59 – Meeting the right mentors and the pivot from...2025-06-2043 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE250 - Office Hours with JasonOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason returns for another Office Hours session, where he answers listener questions about the betting industry, regulation, funding strategy, and more.
Hear him discuss:
02:00 – What Jason thinks about Illinois' new per-bet tax and FanDuel's surcharge from the perspectives of lawmakers, operators, and consumers
05:40 – Why the SBC America’s Conference was buzzing about prediction markets and federal regulatory potential
07:49 – What Jason learned from raising $30M — and how he'd approach a $50M round today
10:45 – Whether Twitter and Polymarket’s partnership is a gimmicky hook or has real val...2025-06-1317 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE249 - Daniel Wallach from Wallach LegalOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Daniel Wallach, sports law expert and founder of Wallach Legal.
Hear them discuss:
04:35 - Daniel's leap from traditional law to sports betting and the challenges involved
06:08 - How Daniel became one of the first legal experts writing about sports betting
06:45 - The evolution of legal betting in New Jersey and Daniel’s early contributions
06:54 - Why appellate courts and the Supreme Court often get involved in major political cases
10:24 - Daniel’s opinion on the legality and proce...2025-06-0955 min
CultureScape with Peter PischkeJason Trost (The FP): Cult Film SECRETS & Making "Waves of Madness"🎬 NO BUDGET, ALL MADNESS: Jason Trost REVEALS Secrets for making Cult Films on Pocket Change (The FP, Waves of Madness)!Dive deep with indie filmmaking maverick Jason Trost, the writer, director, and star behind the cult phenomenon "The FP" series and the audacious new film "Waves of Madness"! In this exclusive CultureScape interview, Jason unpacks his revolutionary "pocket change" approach to crafting unforgettable, genre-bending movies. Discover the raw, unfiltered truth about making impactful films with virtually no budget, the creative vision that spawned the iconic Frazer Park universe, and the insane journey behind bringing "Waves of Madness" to life.If...2025-05-301h 16
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE248 - Tom Waterhouse from Waterhouse VCOn this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jason is joined by Tom Waterhouse, Managing Partner at Waterhouse VC and fourth-generation bookmaker. This episode was recorded in-person at the SBC Summit Americas in Fort Lauderdale.
Hear them discuss:
01:06 – Tom’s family legacy and the founding of tomwaterhouse.com
02:13 – Australia’s gambling market and why racing still dominates
03:35 – No in-play sports betting and its impact on the industry
05:04 – The rise of online racing and round-the-clock global action
06:09 – Why turnover tax reshaped the Australian betting ecosystem
08:12 – The consequences of pushing out sharp be...2025-05-1631 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE247 - Jesse LearmonthOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jesse Learmonth, host of the Betting Startups Podcast, who guest-hosts to interview Jason about his company, Smarkets, and its current efforts to raise $50,000,000 from investors.
Hear them discuss:
09:37 - What it means for a company to raise money from investors
13:00 - Why Jason is going back to raise capital again for Smarkets
14:26 - The difference between raising money from angels vs. institutional investors
20:40 - How Jason first raised money to launch Smarkets back in 2008
23:40 - Jason’s...2025-05-0943 minBusiness of Betting with Jason TrostE246 - Katie Bo LillisOn this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jason is joined by Katie Bo Lillis, CNN intelligence reporter and author of Death of a Racehorse: An American Story.
Hear them discuss:
01:06 – Katie’s rural upbringing and start at the racetrack
02:28 – From walking hots to bloodstock reporting in Saratoga
03:10 – Thoroughbreds, quarter horses, and racing’s breed confusion
04:21 – How horse racing thrives globally in Ireland and Hong Kong
05:13 – Racing’s financial dependence on gambling and takeout
07:06 – Parimutuel betting, field sizes, and why it still matters
08:28 – Why racing can’t build stars like Formula...2025-05-0240 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE245 - Matthew Trenhaile (re-release)We're bringing back one of our all-time most popular episodes for a special re-release!
Originally aired last year, this conversation with Matthew Trenhaile was a fan favorite. Matthew is one of the sharpest minds in the sports betting world, and his insights into exchanges, market making, and the future of the industry are as relevant today as they were then.
Hear them discuss:
02:41 – The Smarkets origin story, and why Jason thought an exchange was needed
08:59 – How Smarkets almost became a social betting platform, and the role that social features play...2025-04-251h 07
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE244 - Thomas McGrath from TXODDSOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Thomas McGrath, Chief Revenue Officer at TXODDS.
Hear them discuss:
01:29 - The founding story of TXODDS and its early product evolution
02:57 - Jason’s experience using TXODDS as a customer
04:06 - The role of TXODDS in data origination and live scouting
05:16 - Addressing historical issues with soft pricing and long-tail market coverage
06:10 - How TXODDS approaches market coverage and their Fusion feed upgrade
08:51 - Improvements in user interface and the shift aw...2025-04-1126 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE243 - Office Hours with JasonOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason returns for another Office Hours session, answering listener questions and reflecting on Smarkets’ journey, product-market fit, and the future of U.S. regulation.
Hear him discuss:
03:00 – Lessons from building a global trading platform
04:50 – What Jason would’ve done differently with Smarkets
08:40 – Why sports betting should be separate from casino
10:40 – Ethics of limiting sharp bettors
13:00 – How his leadership style has evolved over time
16:30 – Why Smarkets won’t pursue the sweepstakes model in the U.S.
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Business of Betting with Jason TrostE242 - Roger Ehrenberg from Eberg CapitalOn this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jason is joined by Roger Ehrenberg, founder of Eberg Capital and a seasoned investor with a background in Wall Street and venture capital.
Hear them discuss:
05:43 - From Wall Street to sports: Jason’s trading roots and the power of price in investing
07:06 - Roger’s seed investing strategy: founders, pricing, and the long game in sports
09:58 - Luck, skill, or timing? Unpacking Roger’s unicorn wins in sports and beyond
12:32 - High stakes, big rewards: Roger’s concentr...2025-03-2146 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE241 - Alex Kane from SporttradeOn this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jason is joined by Alex Kane, CEO and founder of Sportrade.
Hear them discuss:
03:13 - Alex’s balanced take on Trump’s policies, including the Department of Government Efficiency
07:43 - The evolving world of betting exchanges
08:33 - Alex on the potential of a CFTC-regulated betting exchange ecosystem
10:53 - Comparing the U.S. stock market’s competitive venues to betting exchanges
12:15 - Whether Sportrade is pursuing a DCM/DCO application
14:33 - How sports betting could mirror the st...2025-03-1433 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE240 - Travis Geiger from WagerWireOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Travis Geiger, the CXO and Co-founder of WagerWire.
Hear them discuss:
04:01 - How WagerWire was founded from a real-life betting moment
05:33 - What WagerWire does and how it creates a secondary market for sports bets
06:32 - The process of selling a bet through WagerWire
07:51 - How WagerWire ensures bet validation and handles settlement
09:10 - How operators react to WagerWire and their incentive to collaborate
10:06 - The psychology behind cashing out vs...2025-03-0826 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE239 - Greg Wolfe from The WolflineOn this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jason is joined by Greg Wolfe, CEO and co-founder of The Wolfline. Greg, an options trader turned sports betting analytics expert and advocate for consumer protection, shares his unique perspective on the industry.
Hear them discuss:
01:32 - How Greg got started in sports betting at just five years old
02:42 - His journey from betting and bookmaking to options trading
04:43 - Why he left the financial markets for sports betting analytics
07:50 - The high-hold, low-volume model in horse racing and...2025-02-2837 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE238 - Manuel Stan from Catena MediaOn this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jason is joined by Manuel Stan, CEO of Catena Media.
Hear them discuss:
01:01 - Manuel’s journey to Las Vegas and what it’s like calling it home
03:07 - An overview of what Catena Media does and its role in the sports betting ecosystem
04:03 - How shifts in the U.S. market are impacting Catena Media’s business
07:21 - How affiliates are evolving and why engagement is becoming more important
08:00 - Why Catena Media doesn’t operate its own...2025-02-1423 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE237 - Mark Phillip from MetaBetOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Mark Phillip, CEO and founder of MetaBet and Are You Watching This?!
Hear them discuss:
01:03 - Mark’s take on life in Austin, Texas—Is it worth the hype?
06:30 - The changing landscape of sports media and viewership habits
08:20 - Will younger generations maintain the same level of passion for sports?
09:56 - How sports leagues are adapting to shorter attention spans
14:00 - Why finding where to watch your favorite sports is becoming increasingly diff...2025-01-3127 min
Cynic Critique: A Cult Film PodcastJason Trost A.K.A JTROBryan and Thomas get to talk with the man we dubbed the Underrated King of Cult, Jason Trost aka JTRO. We talk about his new book Invasion Outback, his latest feature Waves of Madness, and his project currently in development, Afar. We also go on some interesting or not so interesting tangents.
Links for Jason Trost:
Back Afar via Indiegogo
Invasion Outback via Amazon
Waves of Madness Trailer
JTRO Link Tree
Our links:
X (FKA Twitter)
Instagram
BlueSky
Letterboxd
Beacons
00:00 Start
00:29 Intro from Thomas
00:01:33 JTRO Chat
01:15:51 Bryan Closes
All clips featured are from the official trailers and movies.
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Business of Betting with Jason TrostE236 - Captain Jack Andrews from UnabatedOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Captain Jack Andrews, Co-Founder of Unabated.
Hear them discuss:
02:20 - How Captain Jack's first trip to Las Vegas ignited his passion for gambling
06:10 - His advocacy for fairness in sports betting inspired by personal experiences with limitations
07:40 - Why he believes sports betting offers more edges than card counting
11:20 - Reflections on missed opportunities to influence early sports betting legislation
15:20 - How politics delayed New Jersey's sports betting legalization in 1994
19:10...2025-01-2445 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE235 - Steven Salz from RivalryOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Steven Salz, Co-Founder and CEO of Rivalry, a Canadian company focused on serving a new generation of bettors with a mix of eSports, traditional sports, and gaming products.
Hear them discuss:
01:53 - Steven’s view on Canada’s current state, including challenges in healthcare and housing
02:10 - The cost of living in Canada and its impact on citizens
10:49 - Why Rivalry avoided an RTO and opted for a direct listing
20:05 - The struggles of mana...2025-01-1737 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE234 - Office Hours with JasonOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason hosts an office hours session to kick off 2025.
Hear him discuss:
03:40 - DraftKings’ latest attempt to monetize through subscription fees and his perspective on the move
05:30 - Bet365’s impressive revenue growth and its controversial market practices
08:50 - Reflections on the U.S. election results and expectations for Trump’s new administration
14:30 - Jason's New Year’s resolutions, including healthier habits and reduced screen time
16:30 - Predictions for the sports betting industry in 2025
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Business of Betting with Jason TrostE233 - Adam Krejcik from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLCOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Adam Krejcik, co-founder and partner at Eilers & Krejcik Gaming.
Hear them discuss:
00:50 - How Adam's company name creates lasting impressions
03:20 - The services Eilers & Krejcik Gaming provides and their value to stakeholders
07:16 - Adam’s background and his path into the gaming industry
08:50 - The evolving culture of gaming and sports betting in California
12:10 - Challenges and opportunities in regulating gaming in California
15:00 - The proposition system in California and wh...2024-12-2031 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE232 - Nigel Eccles from BetHogOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Nigel Eccles, founder of BetHog and co-founder of FanDuel.
Hear them discuss:
3:11 - Why the UK startup scene struggles to compete with the US.
8:23 - Founding FanDuel and the challenges of building a billion-dollar company.
14:27 - Why Nigel stayed in the US and the entrepreneurial energy it offers.
21:00 - Raising massive funding rounds at FanDuel and what it taught him.
38:50 - The FanDuel sale to Flutter and why it wasn’t a win fo...2024-12-131h 00
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE231 - Jeff Ifrah from Ifrah LawOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jeff Ifrah, Founding & Managing Partner at Ifrah Law.
Hear them discuss:
01:30 - Jeff’s reaction to U.S. midterm results and their impact on sports betting.
02:13 - Insights into New Jersey legislation and the issue of "skins."
04:00 - Balancing political realities with free-market ideals in regulation.
07:00 - Legal takes on sweepstakes models and their viability.
09:20 - Why regulators are slow to act on sweepstakes issues.
15:18 - Challenges for small operators in ma...2024-12-0635 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE230 - Rob Davies from PowerPlayOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Rob Davies, COO of PowerPlay.
Hear them discuss:
01:00 - Rob’s unique background in philosophy and his PhD on religious toleration
02:15 - Why Rob will always be a Bolton Wanderers fan, no matter what!
03:00 - The importance of accepting fallibility in business and decision-making
06:10 - How Rob transitioned from academia to the betting industry through William Hill
08:40 - Rob and Jason laugh about always being surprised by the “butler” in mystery plots
...2024-11-2933 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE229 - David HillOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by writer, David Hill to discuss his Rolling Stone feature - "Is the $11 Billion Online Sportsbook Bubble About to Burst?"
Hear them discuss:
00:51 - David's transition from a union organizer to becoming a writer and how it shaped his immersive storytelling approach.
07:30 - David's upbringing in Hot Springs, Arkansas, a historic gambling hub, and its influence on his interest in gambling.
09:00 - The morality of gambling, societal parallels with alcohol, and reflections on how gambling's perception has evolved.2024-11-2243 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE228 - Jeff Benson from Circa SportsOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jeff Benson, Director of Operations at Circa Sports.
Hear them discuss:
02:10 - How Jeff got started in the sports betting industry
03:30 - What brought Jeff to Circa Sports and his early impressions of the company
06:40 - The growth strategy for Circa Sports and its approach to expansion
08:05 - The unique aspects of Circa’s sportsbook operation model
10:50 - How Circa approaches customer service and client relations
12:35 - Circa’s philosophy on offe...2024-11-1529 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE227 - Liam Forde from The ZoneOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by his coach, Liam Forde, Founder and CEO of The Zone.
Hear them discuss:
03:00 - How Jason first met Liam and began coaching with him
05:20 - Liam’s views on when strict coaching models may or may not work
06:30 - How to motivate employees without anger, and why clarity and responsibility matter
09:20 - How Jason’s coaching helped him shift from an “angry coach” approach
11:00 - The concept of “flow” and why rest is crucial to r...2024-11-0839 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE226 - Sue Schneider from Defy the OddsOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Sue Schneider, Co-Founder at Defy the Odds.
Hear them discuss:
03:15 - How Sue got started in the betting industry
07:42 - The early days of online gaming and betting
12:33 - Challenges Sue faced in building an industry presence
16:50 - The evolution of regulatory frameworks in online gambling
21:17 - Key milestones in the global expansion of sports betting
27:20 - Sue’s role and experiences working at SBC...2024-11-0429 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE225 - Adam Small from Third Planet AffiliatesOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Adam Small, founder of Third Planet Affiliates.
Hear them discuss:
02:01 - Adam’s background and entry into the betting industry
02:40 - Election mania and its impact on business sentiment
03:24 - The role of affiliates in the betting industry
04:23 - Industry insights and trends impacting affiliates
13:44 - Reflecting on the affiliate sector's recent challenges
14:31 - Examining examples of affiliate revenue "baskets"
16:22 - Shifts in...2024-11-0139 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE224 - Office Hours with JasonOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason answers listener-submitted questions and shares his insights on the latest developments in the industry, including the proposed UK gambling tax, sweepstakes models, and NCAA player prop markets.
Hear him discuss:
01:26 - His recent trip to Vegas and G2E conference highlights
03:30 - Impact of proposed UK gambling tax increase
08:00 - Sweepstake models and their rise in the United States
10:45 - Industry optimism from recent G2E and SBC conferences
2024-10-1829 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE223 - Stuart Simms from FairPlay Sports MediaOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Stuart Simms, the CEO of FairPlay Sports Media, recorded live at G2E in Las Vegas.
Hear them discuss:
01:10 - The strategic shift from OddsChecker to Fairplay Sports Media
04:10 - Stuart’s personal health journey and diagnosis with cancer
08:20 - The impact of diet on health and cancer treatment
12:00 - Key takeaways from G2E and networking insights
13:30 - The changes in OddsChecker’s business model
16:40 - Acquisition of Quarter4 and...2024-10-1134 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE222 - Dean Sisun from ProphetXOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Dean Sisun from ProphetX.
Hear them discuss:
02:04 - The overview of ProphetX and the sweepstakes model
04:12 - Postmortem on why ProphetX moved away from the betting exchange model
08:40 - Challenges with regulatory models in the betting industry
10:00 - Exploring the novelty factor and customer acquisition
11:25 - Predictions for the future viability of betting exchanges in the U.S.
13:32 - Understanding how sweepstakes stacks up to traditional sports betting
14:00...2024-10-0430 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE221 - Bill Pascrell IIIOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Bill Pascrell, III (BP3) at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Portugal.
Hear them discuss:
01:20 Pascrell’s Journey and Industry Insights shared
02:32 Debating the morality of gambling practices
04:09 Personal reflections and upcoming ethics debate preview
11:32 The Intersection of politics and gambling industry
15:00 Advice on how to engage in political advocacy
18:04 Challenges in legalizing sports betting across states
27:24 Discussing state dynamics and tribal sovereignty issues
29:54 The New Jersey co...2024-09-2748 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE220 - Office Hours with JasonOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason returns after a summer break with his first solo "Office hours" episode, where he tackles questions surrounding regulation, prediction markets, bettor limits, the US presidential election, and the latest from within Smarkets.
Hear them discuss:
01:00 - Jason’s summer break and family reflections
02:30 - Differences in French vs. American culture
05:00 - Kalshi's prediction markets and CFTC regulation
09:15 - Massachusetts Gaming Commission on limiting bettors
15:00 - The US presidential election race, and what the Smarkets markets ar...2024-09-2127 min
Paranormal PortalExploring Cryptovania - Tommy Cooper and Jason TrostThe Ancient world is full of mystery and intrigue. There seems to be ample evidence that are ancient forebearers were far more advanced and capable than our conventional thinking gives them credit for. Additionally, our ancestors seemed to be well aware that they shared the world they lived in with other beings and presences. Sometimes in peace and other times in a fight for survival. Tommy Cooper and Jason Trost of Cryptovania join me on this episode to discuss a lot of these ancient wonders and intrigue from Giants to Bigfoot and even the advanced nature and ability of our...2024-09-1652 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE219 - Roundtable discussion on DraftKings new surchargeOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Dustin Gouker, Founder of Closing Line Consulting, and Joe Brennan Jr., Executive Chairman from Prime Sports.
Hear them discuss:
01:35 - DraftKings' new winning surcharge announcement
02:45 - The states affected by the surcharge
03:20 - The stock market's reaction to the announcement
04:05 - Comparison of U.S. and international tax rates
06:30 - The potential impact on DraftKings' profitability
07:55 - The price sensitivity of American bettors
09:00 - Historical context of high...2024-08-0528 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE218 - Jamie Hart from Conquer TechnologyOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jamie Hart from Conquer Technology.
Hear them discuss:
1:10 - The recent UK elections and environmental concerns
2:22 - Climate change and the role of government in solving big issues
4:16 - Jamie's background in horse racing and initial experiences with betting
7:10 - Early internet betting and its evolution at William Hill
8:28 - The challenges of manual betting systems and early online betting
10:05 - The impact of regulatory changes on sports betting innovation2024-07-1246 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE217 - Sam Sadi from LiveScore Group
On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Sam Sadi from LiveScore Group.
Hear them discuss:
1:52 - Sam's life after leaving Turkey, and then returning to start a sportsbook in 1998
2:36 - Understanding inflation in Turkey and historical economic comparisons
3:53 - The history of how the LiveScore Group came together
8:26 - How LiveScore Group is differentiate itself from other UK sportsbooks
10:11 - Developing an in-house sportsbook platform, and current efforts to migrate to it
11:35 - Sam's...2024-07-0543 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE216 - Joe ”Tall” Bunevith from GLIOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Joe "Tall" Bunevith from GLI.
Hear them discuss:
01:25 - What GLI (Gaming Laboratories International) does and their global reach.
02:31 - The presidential debate and the relevance of political debates in modern media.
03:29 - Joe's take on the impact of political debates and the change in political dynamics over the years.
10:11 - Poker, Joe's career shift, and his experience in the poker industry.
13:16 - Joe's journey from Massachusetts to Southern California and launching...2024-06-2937 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE215 - Jake WilliamsOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jake Williams.
Hear them discuss:
02:00 -Jake’s experience in fatherhood and raising daughters as Jason shares his family dynamics.
04:15 - Jason's focus on health, exercise, and therapy; benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
11:15 - Jason’s reasons for not drinking alcohol and its positive impact on his life.
14:10 - Jake's thoughts on drinking culture and its role in social and professional settings.
16:55 - The current state of the sports betting industry and significant even...2024-06-2135 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE214 - Scott Sadin from US IntegrityOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Scott Sadin from US Integrity.
Hear them discuss:
01:00 - The recent conviction of former President Donald Trump, and how that will affect his current candidacy
05:27 - What it means to have 'integrity' in professional and collegiate sports, and how US Integrity is ensuring it
08:37 - How insider information can be used for nefarious purposes
10:32 - The role that sports properties play in ensuring integrity of their events and...2024-06-0937 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE213 - Adam Bjorn from PlannatechOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Adam Bjorn from Plannatech.
Hear them discuss:
01:11 - Adam's recent travels throughout the US
03:37 - Adam's past experience in the offshore betting industry, and how it's similar/different to regulated markets
06:30 - The difficulty for regulators and prosecutors to enforce action against offshore operators
11:15 - What made Adam want to push for moving the unregulated to the regulated
14:03 - The jurisdictions that Adam sees as...2024-05-3132 min
Cynic Critique: A Cult Film PodcastJason Trost: The FP Tetralogy
This week we delve into Jason Trost's The FP tetralogy: The FP (2011), The FP 2: Beats Of Rage (2018), The FP3: Escape From Bako (2021), and FP 4EVZ (2023)
00:00 Start
01:15 The FP
12:44 The FP2: Beats Of Rage
23:10 The FP3: Escape From Bako
29:34 FP 4EVZ
The FP 2007 Short Film
Jason Trost's YouTube
Purchase The FP Collection from Umbrella EntertainmentJTRO Linktree
Jason Trost's XPurchase Jason Trost Films Region Free
X/(FKA Twitter)
Instagram
Facebook
Letterb...2024-05-2538 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE212 - Joe Asher from IGTOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Joe Asher from IGT.
Hear them discuss:
01:35 - The background of IGT, Joe's role at the company, and where sports betting fits within the IGT business
07:12 - Nevada's head start with legal mobile betting, and how its model is different from other states
10:45 - The dynamic between brick-and-mortar and online operators, and the threat of cannibalization
14:36 - The state of horse racing, and whether track owners should benefit from legislative protections
18:20...2024-05-2435 min
Cynic Critique: A Cult Film PodcastJason Trost: The Underrated King Of CultThis week we delve into the underrated works of Jason Trost, with his films: All Superheroes Must Die (2011), All Superheroes Die 2: The Last Superhero (2016), Wet And Reckless (2013), and How To Save Us (2014)
00:00 Start
01:18 The Trost Family Works
09:53 All Superheroes Must Die
21:07 All Superheroes Must Die 2: The Last Superhero
31:33 Wet And Reckless
42:50 How To Save Us
52:08 AdTro
Jason Trost's YouTube
Jason Trost's X
Purchase Jason Trost Films Region Free
Purchase The FP Collection from Umbrella Entertainment
JT...2024-05-1854 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE211 - Joe Dunnigan from ALT Sports DataOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Joe Dunnigan from ALT Sports Data.
Hear them discuss:
01:22 - The genesis of ALT Sports Data, and the problem they set out to solve in the market
05:25 - Why alternative sports don't historically have a culture of betting despite their popularity
07:21 - The target customer persona for betting on alternative sports
09:12 - How alternative sports are segmented, and which are the most popular ones
13:15 - Why ALT Sports Data is securing official...2024-05-0132 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE210 - Matthew TrenhaileOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Matthew Trenhaile. In a bit of a twist on the standard format, the guest is the one asking the questions to our host!
Hear them discuss:
02:14 - The Smarkets origin story, and why Jason thought an exchange was needed
08:32 - How Smarkets almost became a social betting platform, and the role that social features play in the exchange experience
13:03 - The Betafir API, developer ecosystems, and why Smarkets currently operates as a "closed garden" platform
2024-04-221h 03
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE209 - Dillon Borgida from BetonuOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Dillon Borgida from Betonu.
Hear them discuss:
01:42 - NCAA basketball talk
03:20 - Breakdown of sportsbook VIP programs and how they work
08:26 - The role of VIP hosts
10:35 - Why Smarkets doesn't have a VIP program (so far)
15:00 - Why VIP players aren't necessarily price sensitive
16:04 - The different tiers of VIPs, and what perks each tier can expect
20:23 - The role of credit and offshore sportsbooks with VIP...2024-04-1236 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE208 - Greg Kajewski from BettorEdgeOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Greg Kajewski from BettorEdge.
Hear them discuss:
01:00 - March Madness check-in
02:30 - Jason's collegiate wrestling career
05:38 - Introduction to BettorEdge
09:18 - Mechanics of transactions on BettorEdge, and how they are structured to ensure compliance
14:08 - BettorEdge's peer-to-peer betting model
16:32 - The different ways that BettorEdge monetizes its platform
20:21 - Attracting liquidity to the exchange
23:45 - Greg's opinion of Smarkets' strategy in the US market
25:34...2024-03-2930 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE207 - Chris Grove from Acies InvestmentsOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Chris Grove from Acies Investments
Hear them discuss:
01:43 - How Chris became so good at doing PR
03:31 - What Chris sees as his "north star" for his work in the betting and gaming industry
09:29 - Chris' thesis on why the future is "not so much gamifying sports betting as building games that are powered by sports outcomes"
15:33 - Where Chris sees opportunity for startups and challenger brands in a duopolistic US operator market
2024-03-2247 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE206 - James McLoughlin from Stirling MacOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by James McLoughlin from Stirling Mac.
Hear them discuss:
01:53 - Are US sportsbook product companies or marketing companies?
05:44 - The importance of price as part of the betting product experience
09:30 - Lean marketing tactics for operators without billion dollar marketing budgets
12:00 - How to successfully market betting apps using app store optimization
15:17 - Acquiring users and customers organically
20:27 - James' experience working at Betfair, and why exchanges are on the retreat...2024-03-1532 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE205 - Antonino De RosaOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Antonino De Rosa.
Hear them discuss:
01:50 - Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and chess
06:06 - How Antonino found his way to the Pinnacle trading floor
07:44 - Why the low vig sportsbook model isn't more popular
12:09 - The reason that sportsbooks screwed up the 2020 US presidential election markets
15:10 - Antonino's thoughts on exchanges, and why he doesn't use them
17:57 - Running a basketball betting syndicate, and how it...2024-03-0838 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE204 - Matt Restivo from OddsJamOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Matt Restivo from OddsJam.
Hear them discuss:
01:00 - Life in Boulder, CO
02:46 - The recent ruling on the 14th Amendment in CO
04:45 - Introduction to OddsJam
07:07 - Overview of arbitrage and value betting
10:48 - Preserving betting account longevity
13:30 - 10-year vision for OddsJam
14:52 - Sourcing pricing data to power OddsJam's tools
17:06 - OddsJam founding story
18:55 - Company size...2024-03-0120 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE203 - Will Martin from LiveDuelOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Will Martin from LiveDuel.
Hear them discuss:
01:22 - The Irish political landscape
04:20 - Origin story of LiveDuel, and why Will felt a new exchange was needed in the market
08:15 - How LiveDuel is differentiating itself from the incumbent exchanges
09:54 - Will's opinion of what Smarkets could have done differently with its exchange
13:02 - How LiveDuel is utilizing blockchain technology, and why it is the right technology for sports betting
18:19...2024-02-2337 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE202 - Manu Gambhir from XpointOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Manu Gambhir from Xpoint.
Hear them discuss:
02:24 - Introduction to Xpoint
03:45 - The geolocation provider landscape in the US market
05:20 - Primer on geolocation regulatory requirements
07:50 - Competitive dynamic of geolocation providers in the US
11:26 - The technical complexity of building geolocation solutions
18:04 - Lawsuits and legal challenges around IP rights
20:27 - The regulatory complexities of operators building their own geolocation solutions internally
23:38 - Xpoint's commercial...2024-02-1634 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE201 - Paul King from OddsMonkeyOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Paul King from OddsMonkey.
Hear them discuss:
01:45 - a primer on matched betting & Paul's background with it
05:30 - the background and origins of OddsMonkey
07:50 - Paul's view of the sports betting industry
10:30 - bookmakers' attitudes towards matched betting
12:30 - the change over time in the value of bonus offers, and Paul's outlook for the future of bonusing
16:20 - the role that exchanges play in matched betting
19:55 - the...2024-02-0928 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE200 - Joe Brennan Jr. from Prime SportsOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Joe Brennan Jr. from Prime Sports.
Hear them discuss:
02:51 - using restaurant metaphors to explain Prime Sports' position in the market
10:52 - the parallels between the Costco shopping experience and sports betting
14:40 - why cricket is an underappreciated sport for betting
22:04 - the shift in how audiences are consuming live sports, and why that doesn't bode well for microbetting
24:37 - operating Prime Sports as "a reduced juice shop"
27:57 - where...2024-02-0243 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE199 - David Frohardt-Lane from DL TradingOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by David Frohardt-Lane from DL Trading.
Hear them discuss:
01:09 - David's background in high frequency market making
03:22 - Why David invested in Sporttrade's Series A funding round
05:20 - The price sensitivity of American bettors
07:54 - Comparing financial trading to trading sports betting markets
10:15 - Deep dive on DL Trading's role as Sporttrade's principal market maker
14:22 - The challenges of trading sports at scale
16:39 - Attracting liquidity to betting exchanges2024-01-3031 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE198 - Brad Allen from Eilers & KrejcikOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Brad Allen from Eilers & Krejcik.
Hear them discuss:
01:34 - The origin of Brad’s weekly podcast, Zero Latency
03:05 - Brad takes control of the host chair and asks Jason questions
03:48 - Smarkets’ initial plans to enter the US market, and how that’s changed over time
06:46 - How Smarkets is localizing its core product to the US market
09:27 - Smarkets’ future prospects and opportunities in the US
11:31 - The allure of high...2024-01-2027 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE197 - Jacob Fortinsky from NovigOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jacob Fortinsky, co-founder & CEO of Novig.
Hear them discuss:
02:43 - The current controversy at Harvard, Jacob's alma mater
06:40 - Companies taking political stances, and how Jason and Jacob think about that within their companies
09:31 - Jacob's experience meeting Paul Graham, the founder of Y Combinator
12:04 - High concept overview of Novig
13:35 - Raising $7 million from investors to build Novig
15:30 - What Jacob thinks Jason should have done differently building Smarkets2024-01-1634 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE196 - Paris SmithOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Paris Smith, the former CEO of Pinnacle.
Hear them discuss:
00:47 - Thoughts on the US
02:45 - When Paris beat Jason in a poker tournament
06:42 - The low margin sportsbook model
10:37 - Her tenure at Pinnacle
13:53 - Comparing Pinnacle to bet365
16:31 - Her take on the exchange model
20:40 - Departing Pinnacle after 17 years as CEO
23:07 - The importance of getting peer support
26:14 - Life living...2023-12-1529 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE195 - Jesse Learmonth from The Betting Startups PodcastOn this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Jesse Learmonth, host of The Betting Startups Podcast.
Jesse has interviewed almost 100 industry startup founders, and has a unique lens on the industry's early-stage ecosystem. He has been in the industry for 14 years as a founder, an executive at Pinnacle Sports, and advisor to several industry startups.
Timecodes:
00:54 - Launching The Betting Startups Podcast
04:01 - Choosing a podcast format
06:42 - Authenticity in interview-based podcasts
09:31 - Areas of pushback on startup founders
2023-12-1131 min
The Betting Startups PodcastThe Gamble & The Glory: Ep. 2 - Jason Trost, SmarketsWe're back with Ep. 2 of The Gamble & The Glory, where we meet founders that have built their companies to become stalwarts of the sports betting, fantasy, and iGaming industry.
In this one, we speak with Jason Trost, founder & CEO of Smarkets.
Hear him discuss:
His 16+ year journey starting and growing Smarkets, which has grown to become a £20m per year business
How his background in financial trading gave him the idea to launch Smarkets in 2007 to compete with Betfair in the UK
Taking 7 years before Smarkets "turned the corner" as a business, which required "t...2023-11-0241 minThe Betting Startups PodcastThe Gamble & The Glory: Ep. 2 - Jason Trost, SmarketsWe're back with Ep. 2 of The Gamble & The Glory, where we meet founders that have built their companies to become stalwarts of the sports betting, fantasy, and iGaming industry.
In this one, we speak with Jason Trost, founder & CEO of Smarkets.
Hear him discuss:
His 16+ year journey starting and growing Smarkets, which has grown to become a £20m per year business
How his background in financial trading gave him the idea to launch Smarkets in 2007 to compete with Betfair in the UK
Taking 7 years before Smarkets "turned the corner" as a business, which required "t...2023-11-0241 min
The Smart Betting Club PodcastJason Trost Smarkets & SBK CEOJason Trost is the founder and CEO of both the Betting Exchange, Smarkets and the up-and-coming bookmaker, SBK and he joined me in Episode 62 to talk about his time running both companies and the many challenges in the industry right now.Jason talks candidly throughout about his work first of all in setting up Smarkets, including taking on Betfair, the challenges of attracting customers and their goal to be different in terms of simplifying and improving the exchange experience.He also explains their approach to commission rates and liquidity, including the setup and...2023-09-1844 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE194 - Joey Levy from BetrOn this weeks edition of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Joey Levy from Betr.
With the backing of social media personality and boxer, Jake Paul, Joey is the Founder and CEO of Betr which is the first direct-to-consumer micro-betting focused sports betting company. Betr has also launched a new media venture for the next generation of sports fans. Betr is setting out to disrupt legacy gambling and legacy media, with a mission of making sports and betting Betr.
Timecodes:
00:46 - Who is Joey Levy and what is...2023-09-0136 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE193 - Vinit Bharara from MojoOn this weeks edition of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Vinit Bharara, Co-Founder & CEO of Mojo.
After just over two years working as an attorney in New York in the late 1990's, Vinit decided to change career paths and become an entrepreneur.
Vinit is now onto his fifth start-up with Mojo which is the first ever licensed sports betting stock market.
Timecodes:
00:20 - Introduction
02:05 - Vinit's background story
03:55 - Vinit's early days as an entrepreneur
05:30 - What kind...2023-08-1838 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE192 - Evan Kirkham from OutlierOn this edition of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Evan Kirkham, Co-Founder & CEO of Outlier.
Having previously worked as an attorney for over 10 years, in October 2020 Evan launched Outlier as a startup CEO and hasn't looked back since almost three years down the line.
Outlier is a first-of-its-kind sports betting platform where sports fans can browse, analyze, and execute bets with confidence.
Timecodes:
00:35 - A message to fans of the podcast
02:38 - Getting to know Evan Kirkham
07:18...2023-07-2534 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE191 - Chris Bevilacqua from SimpleBetOn this edition of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Chris Bevilacqua, Founder & CEO of SimpleBet.
With a passion for sport held from an early age, Chris started his career as part of the video production team at NBC, making promos for NBA & NFL games.
After a successful period in the TV industry in which Chris won awards, he decided to launch SimpleBet in 2018. SimpleBet is a B2B product development company using machine learning and automation to make every moment of every sporting event a betting opportunity.2023-05-2442 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE190 - Soo Kim from Bally’sOn this edition of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally's Corporation.
Soo is the founding partner of investment firm Standard General L.P. & is the firm's Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer. Soo has a wealth of experience in the investment space, but has also been involved in the evolution of the gaming industry.
Timecodes:
00:57 - Soo's background
03:30 - What kind of entity is Standard General?
05:09 - The structure of a Hedge Fund
07:55 - Types of...2023-05-0934 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE189 - Dustin GoukerOn this edition of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Dustin Gouker, Consultant at Catena Media.
Dustin's story began in the newspaper industry where he worked as a journalist for a number of years before venturing into marketing. In 2015, Dustin began to report on the sports betting and online poker industry for Legal Sports Report. His latest role was as a Vice President at Catena Media in charge of content. He is now acting as a consultant for Catena Media, while deciding what he would like to do next in his career.
2023-05-0544 min
Pod 366: A Weird Movies PodcastEpisode 15: Jason Trost 4EVZOn this episode Greg and Giles talk to Jason Trost of the "FP" series fame. New releases discussed include this week's upcoming Panic Film Festival, the new anime-style French film "Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman," the upcoming Portuguese/Angolan genre-hopper "Tommy Guns," "Infinity Pool" on Blu-ray, "The Fisher King" on 4K UHD, a massive "House of 1000 Corpses" 20th anniversary box set, the experimental "Leda," and Cult Epics' psychological thriller "AmnesiA." Jason then discusses the FP universe, the latest installment "FP 4EVZ," previews his newest non-FP project, and discusses the death of satire and why he prefers B-movies to Oscar winners...2023-04-1335 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE188 - Joel Simkins from Houlihan LokeyOn this edition of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Joel Simkins, Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey's Technology Group.
Joel began his career as a leading equity analyst before successfully transitioning to investment banking where he has gained a wealth of experience in the gaming industry. Jason and Joel cover a range of topics such as regulation in the industry, discussion on some of the leading sports betting companies, Joel's advice to young entrepreneurs and much more!
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2023-03-3142 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE187 - Dean Sisun from Prophet ExchangeOn this edition of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Dean Sisun, CEO & co-founder of Prophet Exchange. They discuss why and how Prophet was set up, how Prophet compares to its competitors & much more before there is a twist to the second half of the podcast!
Timecodes:
00:27 - The founding story of the Prophet Exchange
03:43 - What is Prophet doing that its competitors aren't?
05:00 - Why move back to the US to launch?
07:25 - When did Prophet launch & how is it going?
09:40...2023-03-1744 min
The TV Dudes PodcastJason Trost, "FP4EVZ" - The TV Dudes InterviewThis week, Les gets to break all this shit down, beat-beat style, with JTRO himself, Jason Trost. Trost created, directed, and stars in The FP franchise of films, which tells of a world where all disputes are settled by playing a video game called Beat-Beat Revelation. We love the FP films, the fourth of which, FP4EVZ, is about to be released. It's a brainmelting thrillride full of passion and slang that shouldn't be missed As with all FP films, this interview requires a three drink minimum. FOR THE DUCKS, YO!2023-02-2328 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE184 - Varun Sudhakar from BetDEXJason is joined by Varun Sudhakar, CEO & Founder of BetDEX in the latest episode of the Business of betting Pod. Varun shares his story, the inner workings of BetDEX, and his ambitions for the future of the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1746 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE183 - Alex Kane from SporttradeJason is joined by Alex Kane, CEO and Founder of Sporttrade Inc. in the latest episode of the Business of betting Pod. Alex shares his startup story, as well as his views on the growth of the American sportsbook industry, and his vision for the future of the industry and exchanges.
04:01 Sporttrade: The humble beginnings
06:25 Alex’s Startup and Investment Round journey
08:18 Techstars to launch
12:31 Building the Sporttrade matching engine
16:00 Pre & Post trade challenges
19:33 Sporttrade vs the competition
24:09 The role of market makers
...2023-01-2747 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE182 - Lloyd Danzig from Sharp Alpha AdvisorsIn this episode of the Business of betting Pod, Jason is joined by Lloyd Danzig, Managing Partner at Sharp Alpha Advisors. In this episode Lloyd shares his views on the future of the sports betting and competitive gaming industry, the adaptation of the exchange model in the US, and his hopes for a next gen ‘smart’ world.
02:40 The many hats of Lloyd Danzig: Venture Capitalist investing in the next generation of sports betting and real money gaming platforms.
04:55 The rise of ‘Competitive Entertainment’: The future of winning or outcome based betting products...2022-12-2044 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE181 - David Purdum from ESPNIn this episode of the Business of betting Pod, Jason is joined by David Purdum, Gambling reporter for ESPN. In this episode, Purdum who’s been writing on the industry since 2008 goes back on his career, and shares his opinion with Jason on legalization, Sportsbooks in the US and other aspects of the industry.
01:30 How did he get in the Industry: Starting in Atlanta, writing stories about the business, landing at ESPN
06:24 The road towards the federal legislation: The PASPA journey from 2008, David’s opinionThe wire act and federalisation of Sports betting, the...2022-09-2346 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE180 - Jed Corenthal from Phenix RTSIn this episode of the Business of betting, Jason is joined by Jed Corenthal, Chief Marketing Officer at Phenix Real Time Solution. Phenix is a B2B real-time video streaming solutions provider.
The pair discussed the space Phenix operates in and how it's impacting the evolution of Sportsbooks.
01:35 Introduction - Started in sports, went through entrepreneurship and ended up in OTT at Phenix. What is phenix, what does real time streaming mean
04:08 The Secret Sauce: Using content owners, streaming, data providers, Sportsbook integration, distribution system etc. …
08:28 Competitive landscape: Growth in th...2022-09-1626 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE177 - News roundup with Brad Allen
In this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Brad Allen from Legal Sports Report (LSR) joins Jason Trost to cover and share opinions about the latest industry news.
00:53 Amy Howe talks offshore betting: Making a better product, taxes, offshores books and limits of the market
10:10 Matchbook brokerage service
20:00 Openbet retraded price: stocks down 33%, B2B suppliers, change of control clauses
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2022-07-1528 min
Business of Betting with Jason TrostE175 - News roundup with Brad AllenEP 175: Doesn’t every sports betting company in the US lose money?
In this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jason Trost welcomes journalist Brad Allen from Legal Sports Report (LSR) to cover and share opinions about the industry news.
01:42 Wynn is closing down UK social Betting app BetBull: Wynn losing money on sports betting; Wynn getting out of sports betting?; casinos
11:28 The place of social in sports betting: Draftkings / bet groups; SBK; Skybet; Stock trading and Sports betting
19:08 Susquehanna SIG’s $65.5m investment in PointsBet: Nell...2022-06-2435 min
Searching for Mana with Lloyd WahedBetting on true leadership as an entrepreneur | Jason Trost, SmarketsOn this week’s Searching for Mana podcast, Jason Trost CEO of Smarkets and Lloyd Wahed discussed the evolution of Smarkets and how it is disrupting an old fashioned market in betting, and Jason’s own journey to create and lead this London based business from his early years growing up in the US.Smarkets is on a mission to make betting online easier and less expensive “to get out of the way” of the consumer, and simplify what has become over-complicated, and to many inaccessible. Sport dominates online betting but he is a “politics junky” and his passion...2021-11-0959 min
America the Beautiful GameMatchday 4 - Jason Trost, founder of SmarketsWe talk to founder and CEO of sports betting company Smarkets Jason Trost. He talks about the betting landscape in the UK, why companies are being put under pressure by regulators, and the failure of the industry to offer fair prices. And he gives his views on the US betting scene, what's legal, what's coming and where soccer sits in all of that.Jason talks about the link between participation and betting volumes, how soccer has some natural benefits that will help it grow in the US and we compare how odds are presented in the US and...2021-03-3132 min
Avory - Markets and InvestingOnline Betting Market w/ Smarkets Founder Jason TrostThe global online gambling market size was valued at $54 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11.5% from 2020 to 2027. We brought Jason Trost, the founder and CEO of Smarkets to get his thoughts on the shift to digital betting. Smarkets is a global betting exchange with the UK being its core market. According to Jason, his company Smarkets is looking to disrupt the market through proprietary tech and lower pricing. *** This is not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. 2020-07-2727 min
FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington StarrThe Families of FinTech Podcast | Jason Trost, Founder and CEO at SmarketsIn the latest episode of this groundbreaking new short series, Nadia is joined by Jason Trost, Founder and CEO of Smarkets to talk about the Maternity/Paternity journey today.Having founded the company, Jason has seen them go from an environment with no parents, to now 15+ children amongst his 100+ staff and what that has meant for him personally, (having two under three!) and from a company perspective, as well as what he would like to see from an industry-wide approach with regards to support for parents.If you like what you hear, please do subscribe...2020-07-0215 min