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E229 - David Hill
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On 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.
12:15 - The intertwining history of gambling and sports, including how gambling shaped early sports in America.
15:10 - The industry's current technological challenges, perceived stagnation, and its pricing inefficiencies.
20:30 - The debate around sports betting’s sustainability, public perception, and parallels with other industries.
30:20 - The societal costs of gambling addiction and the industry's responsibility in addressing problem gambling.
37:40 - Broader societal issues, including the impact of social media, and Jason's reflections on the parallels with sports betting.
41:10 - What’s next for David Hill after this in-depth exploration of the gambling industry.
Read David's Rolling Stone feature here - Is the $11 Billion Online Sportsbook Bubble About to Burst?
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This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.
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235 episoade
Manage episode 451524317 series 2844887
On 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.
12:15 - The intertwining history of gambling and sports, including how gambling shaped early sports in America.
15:10 - The industry's current technological challenges, perceived stagnation, and its pricing inefficiencies.
20:30 - The debate around sports betting’s sustainability, public perception, and parallels with other industries.
30:20 - The societal costs of gambling addiction and the industry's responsibility in addressing problem gambling.
37:40 - Broader societal issues, including the impact of social media, and Jason's reflections on the parallels with sports betting.
41:10 - What’s next for David Hill after this in-depth exploration of the gambling industry.
Read David's Rolling Stone feature here - Is the $11 Billion Online Sportsbook Bubble About to Burst?
⚡️ Follow BoB on Twitter/X
⚡️ Watch BoB on Youtube
⚡️ Follow Jason on Twitter/X
⚡️ Apply to be a guest here
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This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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