Business of Betting with Jason Trost

Jan 31 2025 239 ep. 46 mins 274
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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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E237 - Is Must-See TV in Sports Dying?

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 - The State of Sports Betting, Explained by Captain Jack Andrews

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 - Jason’s Unfiltered Take on Betting, Politics, and 2025 Goals

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 -

E230 - Rob Davies from PowerPlay

Nov 29 2024 33 mins  
On 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 toleration02:15 - Why Rob will always be a Bolton Wanderers fan, no matter what!03:00 - The importance of accepting fallibility in business and decision-making06:10 - How Rob transitioned from

E229 - David Hill

Nov 22 2024 43 mins  
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 - Da

E228 - Jeff Benson from Circa Sports

Nov 15 2024 29 mins  
On 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 industry03:30 - What brought Jeff to Circa Sports and his early impressions of the company06:40 - The growth strategy for Circa Sports and its approach to expansion08:05 - The unique aspects o