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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 episode is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
242 episodes
Manage episode 451523889 series 1418604
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
This episode is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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