Business of Betting Podcast

On this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by John Aristotle Phillips, founder of PredictIt and CEO of Aristotle.  Hear them discuss: How PredictIt was founded and why prediction markets emerged as an alternative to traditional polling Why prediction markets could fundamentally change the way people think about risk, probability, and decision-making The future of...

On this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with ESPN sports betting reporter David Purdum to discuss the evolution of the betting industry, the rise of prediction markets, AI's impact on journalism, responsible gambling, and the integrity challenges shaping the future of sports wagering. Hear them discuss: David Purdum's journey from newspaper journalism to becomi...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Peter Hammon, gaming attorney and consultant at Vela Wood, to discuss prediction markets, exchange wagering, regulatory risk, and the legal battles that could shape the future of sports betting in America.    Hear them discuss: Why prediction markets have created a modern-day gold rush for operators, market makers, a...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Chris Dierkes, Head of Trading at Novig, to discuss exchange-based betting, prediction markets, bankroll management, and the future of the sports betting industry.    Hear them discuss: Why Chris believes betting exchanges provide better value for consumers through tighter pricing, lower fees, and increased flexibili...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with David Woodley, sports betting entrepreneur, investor, and advisor to companies including Edge Markets and Speed Labs, to share his perspective on prediction markets, gambling’s place in society, and the startups building the next generation of betting products.   Hear them discuss: Why gambling should be viewed more...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Alfonso Straffon to discuss his journey from Costa Rica’s offshore sportsbook boom to Wall Street bond trading and back into sports betting through the rise of prediction markets.   Hear them discuss: Alfonso’s unique career path through offshore sportsbooks, finance, equity research, and prediction markets The evolu...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Matt Kalish, co-founder of DraftKings and founder of Hardscope, to discuss his public criticism of Kalshi, the risks of exchange-style betting products, and why he believes prediction markets are being marketed incorrectly to everyday consumers.   Hear them discuss: Why Matt’s first experience betting on Kalshi trigg...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Dan Zimmermann, co-founder and Chief Intelligence Officer of Betting Intelligence, to discuss the explosive growth of prediction markets and the weaponization of market data.   Hear them discuss: How Dan transitioned from launching a consumer-facing app to founding a private firm focused on the underlying intelligenc...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Megan Lanham, co-founder and CEO of Rithmm, to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and sports betting, the transition from elite coaching to tech entrepreneurship, and how predictive modeling is becoming accessible to the everyday bettor.      Hear them discuss: Megan’s unconventional career path, mov...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Kevin Roth, meteorologist and founder of a leading weather analytics platform, to discuss the growing role of weather data in sports betting, the rise of AI-driven models, and how niche expertise can still stand out in an increasingly crowded market.   Hear them discuss: How Kevin built a 13+ year career turning weat...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Nigel Eccles, CEO and Co-founder of BetHog, to discuss AI-powered casino innovation, prediction markets, crypto payments, and the future of gambling product design.   Hear them discuss: Why Nigel believes AI dealers could make up the majority of live dealer gaming within five years How BetHog is using AI avatars and...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Scott Savin, COO of World Jai Alai League, to discuss the revival of one of the fastest and most dangerous sports in the world through modern betting and media.   Hear them discuss: The strategy behind reviving Jai Alai as a modern betting product, shifting from pari-mutuel wagering to fixed-odds formats on platforms...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Jonathan Gruber, Founder of Loserball, to discuss a unique twist on fantasy sports where success comes from predicting failure.    Hear them discuss: 00:00 – Introduction to Jonathan's background and the concept behind Loserball 01:00 – The “contrarian” fantasy sports model: rooting for everything to go wrong 02:00 –...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Adam Rosenberg and CJ Buskey of Handigraphs for a deep dive into building a smarter, AI-driven sports betting analytics platform.   Hear them discuss: How Handigraphs was born from the need to replace juggling multiple tools like FanGraphs and Baseball Savant Turning complex stats into simple, actionable insights for e...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Jordan Bender, Senior Equity Research Analyst at Citizens, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving sports betting and prediction markets landscape. Hear them discuss: How the repeal of PASPA created a fast-moving, unpredictable market where long-term forecasting has become increasingly difficult Why prediction market...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Patrick Mostboeck, SVP of Fan Engagement at Sportradar, for a conversation on how sports data powers the global betting ecosystem, the evolution of fan engagement tools, and how technology is shaping the future of the sports experience.   Hear them discuss: Introduction to Patrick Mostboeck and an overview of Sportrada...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Chris Christie, former Governor of New Jersey, for a wide-ranging conversation on the legalization of sports betting in the United States, the landmark Supreme Court decision that changed the industry, and the ongoing evolution of regulation, competition, and responsible gambling.   Hear them discuss: 00:00 – Governor...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Joe Maloney, President of the Sports Betting Alliance to discuss the policy battles shaping the future of regulated sports betting in the United States. Hear them discuss: 00:00 – Joe discuss the role of the Sports Betting Alliance and the current state of U.S. sports betting policy. 02:00 – An overview of the organiza...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Peter Overzet, fantasy sports personality, content creator, and entrepreneur, for a candid conversation on creativity, monetization, best ball growth, and the realities of building a media career in betting and fantasy sports. Hear them discuss: 00:00 – Peter’s background in fantasy, DFS, and content creation, and ho...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Isaac Rose Berman, gambling policy fellow, writer, and bettor, for an in-depth conversation on youth exposure to gambling, social media algorithms, prediction markets, and what effective responsible gambling policy should actually look like. Hear them discuss: 00:00 – Introductions, Isaac’s background, and navigating c...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Seth Young, CEO of High Roller, for a wide-ranging conversation on prediction markets, public company dynamics, regulation, responsible gambling, and why the next wave of gaming may look very different from the last.   Hear them discuss: 01:00 – Seth’s background in gaming, law, and poker, and why prediction markets ca...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Mando, Co-founder of Yeet and longtime crypto entrepreneur, for a wide-ranging conversation on crypto casinos, sportsbook innovation, prediction markets, regulation, and how AI is reshaping gambling, media, and business more broadly. Hear them discuss: 01:00 – Mando’s background on Wall Street, his move into crypto, an...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Danny Funt, journalist and author of Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling, for an in-depth conversation on the legalization of sports betting, industry incentives, responsible gambling, and how betting is reshaping sports culture.   Hear them discuss: 00:00 – Danny’s background covering spor...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Adam Chernoff, sports betting analyst and founder of  adamchernoff.com , for a wide-ranging conversation on betting markets, media, content, and where value still exists in an increasingly efficient ecosystem.   Hear them discuss: 00:00 – Adam’s unconventional career path across betting, media, casino operations, and c...

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by John Gordon, Founder & CEO of Incentive Games, for a deep dive into free-to-play gaming, behavioral science, and why engagement—not acquisition—is becoming the most valuable currency in modern iGaming.    Hear them discuss: 00:00 – John’s background in chemical engineering and how an analytical mindset shaped his a...