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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?


⚡️ 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.



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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?


⚡️ 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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