And we’re off! Following last week’s short preview clip, Dave Sharapan (@SportsbkConsig) and Sports Handle Editor-in-Chief Brett Smiley (@brettsmiley) are excited to get the show started (@sports_handle).
Topics covered include: The NFL’s new “tri-exclusive” deal tapping Caesars, DraftKings, and FanDuel Sportsbook as official sportsbook partners; the prevalence of sports betting ads; Arizona’s legalization and more. (Time codes below and go to Spreaker to find/subscribe to the pod on your preferred podcast platform.)
0:00 – 7:29: Some introductions and wardrobe check.
7:30 – 8:49: Let’s get into it.
850 – 15:39: NFL and NFL betting is king. How about the league’s new ‘tri-exclusive’ deal with Caesars, DraftKings, and FanDuel
15:40 – 17:04: Who is the target audience?
17:05 – 23:43: Are all the betting advertisements too much?
23:45 – 26:39: Jake Paul v. Ben Askren boxing debacle
26:40 – 34:04: Integrity in sports betting
34:05 – 39:40: Smiley cross examines Dave in a surprise Lightning Round
39:41 – 42:00: Background and impact of Arizona’s legalization of sports betting, DFS.
42:01 – 47:41: Does a sportsbook really need a physical location?
48:58 – 50:19: Favorite casino game
50:15 – 52:46: We’ll see you next week!
