Behind The Lines - Presented by inplayLIVE

In this week's episode, Shane and Pace chat with sports betting expert George “Riley” Panagakis, known as @grpwins on Twitter. Riley, a specialist in NFL futures bets, shares his journey from novice to seasoned bettor. They explore his contrarian futures bets, his transparency in posting bet slips, and the critical role of data and tracking in his success. Tune in for valuable insights and st...

In this episode of Behind the Lines, Shane and Pace dive into two critical aspects of the sports betting world. Mike McConnell, co-founder of Dark Horse Odds, joins to discuss how their platform helps users convert sportsbook promotions into guaranteed profits through automated match betting and extensive filtering options. They also discuss the motivations behind match fixing, prompted by Declan...

Ever seen a sports bettor in a speedo? In this episode Shane and Pace chat with legendary sports bettor Spanky about his journey from Wall Street to full-time sports betting. Spanky reveals his secrets to success, the importance of building a network, and the challenges of navigating the regulated betting environment. He also discusses the American Bettors Voice and the excitement of BetBash event...

Get ready for an eye-opening episode as Shane and Andrew sit down with Jacob Fortinsky, CEO and co-founder of NoVig, the first prediction market for sports. Jacob shares how NoVig is revolutionizing sports betting by creating a two-sided marketplace and cutting out the middleman. From its beginnings in Colorado to a nationwide sweepstakes model, NoVig offers better odds and lower fees. Discover th...

This week, Shane and Pace welcome the legendary sports bettor, Steven Diano, aka Fats, for an action-packed episode. Fats dives into his experience betting on baseball, revealing how he got into handicapping the first inning and sharing some jaw-dropping anecdotes. They explore the concept of middling, the pitfalls of 1980s bookmakers, and the evolving landscape of sports betting in Las Vegas. Fat...

Get ready for an exciting episode as Shane and Pace dive into the world of Hot Takes, a free-to-play sports betting app designed to make betting fun and educational. Hot Takes offers tutorials on reading odds, making parlays, and managing a bankroll, all without risking real money. The app fosters a social community where users can showcase their picks and hold each other accountable. They discuss...

This week, Shane and Pace dive deep into the top stories in the sports betting world. They kick off with hilarious tales of golf fans heckling players over their bets, then move to the hot topic of an MLB umpire caught in a betting scandal. They discuss Canada’s bold move to limit sports betting ads and the uphill battle of enforcing such rules. You'll also hear about the sneaky tactics sport...

In this episode, Shane and Pace chat with Paris Smith, former CEO of Pinnacle Sports. Paris shares her thrilling journey in sports betting, revealing secrets on balancing recreational and sharp bettors, navigating taxes and regulations, and the innovative potential of VIP experiences. She also discusses the role of technology, the importance of responsible gaming, and her passion for consulting on...

As summer approaches, Shane and Andrew tackle some hot topics in sports betting, discussing the impact of betting on the integrity of professional sports, rising betting taxes, and potential opportunities in baseball betting. They highlight the challenges sportsbooks face with high tax rates and government spending, and explore strategies for live betting and seasonal sports betting trends. From t...

This week, Shane and Pace dive into the game-changing world of AI in sports betting and tackle the sticky issues of government regulations and ethical dilemmas around tracking individual bets. Andrew gives an exciting peek into his 'rack a day' project and shares his live betting experiences during the playoffs. They discuss why consistent state regulations are crucial, the potential fal...

Ever get limited on a sportsbook? In this episode, Shane and Pace go through some highlights of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission meeting on May 21st, 2024. In the meeting, sportsbooks operators met with regulators for an insightful and enlightening discussion into why they limit commonly known practice of limiting players....or did they? If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHIN...

This week Shane and Pace dive into the escalating issue of gambling disorders in North America, exploring the severe consequences of irresponsible gambling. They uncover the crafty tactics sportsbooks use to attract and keep losing players, drawing fascinating parallels between gambling and smoking. The episode also reveals the shocking case of Shohei Otani's interpreter, who stole $17 millio...

In this episode, Shane and Pace invite Adam Bjorn, CEO of Plannatech onto the podcast. He delves into his three-decade journey in sports betting, from a horse race gambler to a sports book trader and beyond. He shares insights on leveraging slow-moving information across global markets, the rise of live betting in the U.S., and effective strategies to avoid quick limits by sportsbooks. Adam unders...

It's time to celebrate! In this episode, Shane shares his remarkable journey to achieving over $100,000 in profit from sports betting. He reflects on his experiences, from early challenges to key strategies that helped him succeed, emphasizing the importance of time investment, learning from experienced bettors, and finding a niche in the industry. Shane discusses how he consciously chose to...

In this episode, Shane and Pace invite the co-founder and head of marketing of SX Bet, Andrew Young and Kay Carson on to the show to dive deep into all things cryptocurrency betting exchanges, why the SX network is doing things differently and how they might just be the future of the industry.  Shane learns a thing or two, and Pace is very, very impressed at how it all works. Highly recommend watc...

In this episode, Shane, Pace and Taw examine the Massachusetts gaming commission's scrutiny of betting limits and debate the Responsible Online Gaming Association's approach to promoting responsible gambling. Is it evil? Is it not?  Shane shows the group a very questionable Conor McDavid ad from BetMGM, and Taw gives a masterclass on UFC betting. If you're wondering who might win th...

In this episode, Shane and Pace discuss the bracket-busting madness of March, before the main segment talking to Jesse Learmonth - entrepreneur, podcast host, and overall legend in the sports betting space. They talk about his journey in the industry and his experience working with Pinnacle as well as his take on the betting industry as a whole.  If you want to join our community - use coupon code...

In this week's episode, Shane and Pace invite inplayLIVE's resident March Madness expert, Matt Guerten on to the podcast to do a deep dive into all things March Madness. They talk brackets, the trapezoid of excellence,  opportunities for sports bettors and more. Listen in to find out who Matt's favourite team is and more! If you want to join our community - use coupon code BEHINDTHE...

In this week's episode, Shane and Pace invite Rob Pizzola - Founder & CEO of 'The Hammer' and host of the Circles Off podcast to a deep dive his journey from poker to pregame betting - emphasizing the need for quality educational content and responsible habits in the industry. They talk about whether or not parlays are actually a good idea, the podcast, and sports betting educat...

In this week's episode, Pace and Shane discuss expected value as it relates to the world of sports betting - what it means, how the books intentionally don't tell you about it, the fact that most bets you see in advertisements have a negative expected value, and more. You'll also hear about Apple Sports, and Kenny's Vision Pro experience.  If you want to join our community - us...

In this week's episode, Pace and Shane chat with Ryan Hammer, 'bracketologist' - an expert in college basketball analytics,  Ryan discusses his work and expertise in analyzing NCAA hoops. The process of putting together power rankings, and the esteemed 'trapezoid of excellence'. Dive in for an exciting episode! Follow Ryan here: https://twitter.com/ryanhammer09 If you want...

In this week's episode, Shane explores the world of sports betting with Brian Beachkofsky, CTO of Rithmm. They dive into Rithmm's mission to democratize sports modeling and data analysis, discussing its user-friendly AI models for personalized betting predictions and plans to expand into live betting. Brian emphasizes Rithmm's unique AI approach, focusing on personalization and the...

In this week's episode (and episode 50 of the podcast!), Shane and Pace take a deep dive into all things Superbowl - from the stunning lack of awareness of overtime rules on the 49ers to the somewhat misleading BetMGM ads featuring the greatest football quarterback of all time, this episode is a great debrief on all things Superbowl LVIII! If you want to join our community - use coupon code B...

In this week's episode, Shane invites Shawn Schroeder, Taw Goodman and John Wilson on to talk all things Super Bowl LVIII -  They reflect on the season's highlights, dissect pregame betting performances, and explore line movements and player prop bets. Delving into live betting strategies, they also speculate on more unconventional bets, like the color scheme of the game and celebrity pr...

In this week's episode, with Pace calling in from Maui, Shane interviews Justin Deutsch, CEO of STX (it's pronounced Stacks!), exploring how this betting exchange revolutionizes sports betting by letting players set their lines and bet against each other. Justin details Stacks' growth plans, its unique profit model, and the potential for parlay betting among other lines, offering a...