Business of Betting with Jason Trost

Mar 07 2025 242 ep. 45 mins 275
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A podcast about the business side of the betting, wagering and investing world. Hosted by Jason Trost, and presented by Optimove.
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E240 - Travis Geiger from WagerWire

Mar 07 2025 26 mins  
On 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 moment05:33 - What WagerWire does and how it creates a secondary market for sports bets06:32 - The process of selling a bet through WagerWire07:51 - How WagerWire ensures bet validation

E239 - Greg Wolfe from The Wolfline

Feb 28 2025 37 mins  
On 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 old02:42 - His journey f

E238 - Manuel Stan from Catena Media

Feb 14 2025 23 mins  
On 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 home03:07 - An overview of what Catena Media does and its role in the sports betting ecosystem04:03 - How shifts in the U.S. market are impacting Catena Media’s business07:21 - H

E237 - Mark Phillip from MetaBet

Jan 31 2025 27 mins  
On 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 habits08:20 - Will younger generations maintain the same level of passion for sports?09:56 - Ho

E236 - Captain Jack Andrews from Unabated

Jan 24 2025 45 mins  
On 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 gambling06:10 - His advocacy for fairness in sports betting inspired by personal experiences with limitations07:40 - Why he believes sports betting offers more edges than card

E235 - Steven Salz from Rivalry

Jan 17 2025 37 mins  
On 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 housing02:10 - The cost o

E234 - Office Hours with Jason

Jan 10 2025 19 mins  
On 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 move05:30 - Bet365’s impressive revenue growth and its controversial market practices08:50 - Reflections on the U.S. election results and expectations for Tru

E233 - Adam Krejcik from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC

Dec 20 2024 31 mins  
On 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 impressions03:20 - The services Eilers & Krejcik Gaming provides and their value to stakeholders07:16 - Adam’s background and his path into the gaming industr

E232 - Nigel Eccles from BetHog

Dec 13 2024 60 mins  
On 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

E231 - Jeff Ifrah from Ifrah Law

Dec 06 2024 35 mins  
On 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 -