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USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the latest incremental advances in New York iCasino legalization hopes, the growing opposition to the California sports betting initiative, and FanDuel sequel-izing Rob Gronkowski’s Kick of Destiny, plus they talk to RotoGrinders’ Will Priester ahead of the start of the NFL playoffs about Chiefs-Dolphins, Bucs-Eagles,...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the reveal of the seven operators that applied for licenses in North Carolina and how Underdog Sportsbook fits in, a misstep from DraftKings with regard to its pick’em game, and an online poker cheating scandal at a non-U.S. site, plus they talk to Sports Handle’s Matt Rybaltowski about the major 2024 stories he’s tra...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze sports betting and online casino revenue and handle records falling in state after state in November, a new market report giving positive indicators for spending on online gambling, and the 2024 election odds barely budging in the wake of the Colorado Supreme Court ruling, plus they talk to ESPN’s David Payne Purdum a...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the “encouraging” first partial-month numbers for ESPN BET, Vermont’s sports betting launch date and list of available books, and the Jaguars employee who stole millions of dollars to fund a DFS addiction, plus they talk to World Poker Tour President & CEO about the record $40 million guarantee the WPT is putting...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the Seminole Tribe in Florida catching everyone off guard with a full relaunch of the Hard Rock Bet app, Fanatics becoming Connecticut’s third mobile betting app, and both the Max series Bookie and Maverick Carter’s use of an illegal bookie, plus they talk to VegasInsider.com Senior Reporter Patrick Everson about NFL...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Sheldon Adelson’s family buying a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks and what it means for Texas gambling legalization, the California AG preparing an opinion on fantasy sports, and the quiet closure of a sportsbook inside a Pennsylvania restaurant, plus they talk to veteran gambling journalist Steve Ruddock about...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the latest on the California sports betting initiative and the tribes’ reaction to it, legal rulings in Florida, and the debut of Fanatics Casino (in West Virginia only), plus personal tales of sports betting triumph and woe and one co-host’s unfortunate encounter with COVID. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBet...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the much-hyped launch of ESPN BET (and the related employee guidelines), the latest moves from pick’em operators, massive bets with Florida’s lone operator, the first $2 billion handle month, and news on casino employee strikes in Vegas and Detroit, plus they talk to Unabated’s Captain Jack Andrews about his brief Twi...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Hard Rock Bet’s unexpected relaunch in Florida, plotlines surrounding next week’s ESPN BET debut, and Steve Cohen plan for a Queens casino, plus they talk to SportsHandle’s Jill Dorson about the latest goings-on in Florida and California as well as existential thoughts on the future of covering gambling expansion. Fin...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze ESPN BET’s launch date and the renaming of Daily Wager, athlete gambling suspensions from the NHL and PGA, and wagering launch timing in Florida and Maine, plus they talk to RunTheSims’ Justin Freeman about the sims explosion in DFS, where he finds value in player prop betting, and more. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze record national iCasino revenue and how it relates to New York iCasino legalization hopes, DraftKings inching ahead of FanDuel in the operator share competition, and the similarities between BroThrow’s logo and ESPN BET’s, plus they welcome Caesars Sports baseball team lead Eric Biggio to talk World Series liability,...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze additional information about ESPN BET (including the mint green logo!), strikes at Detroit and Las Vegas casinos, and a patent infringement suit against Sportradar and Genius Sports, plus they welcome SiriusXM NBA Radio’s Brian Geltzeiler ahead of NBA tipoff to talk live-betting basketball, his “zag” on the Sixers’ ou...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the rumors about another California sports betting initiative in the works, MGM finally publicly addressing the September cyber hack, and New York setting a new state record for revenue, plus they welcome colleague Mike Seely to report direct from G2E on the panels, the buzz, the dive bars, and the new Yahoo! sportsbo...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the NFL’s updates to its sports gambling policies, New York approving Fanatics and disapproving of pick’em games, and PENN dribbling out information about what ESPN BET will look like, plus they welcome Establish the Run’s Drew Dinkmeyer to talk Welly Maker 7.0, the evolution of DFS strategy, and who’s a better NBA ti...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze legal maneuverings with both sports betting and fantasy in Florida, a Barstool Sportsbook glitch that ultimately led to voided bets, and Genius Sports and the NFL’s new BetVision product, plus they welcome ESPN Daily Wager’s Joe Fortenbaugh to talk Bills-Dolphins, responsible gambling messaging, and whether Taylor Swi...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze cyberattacks, ransoms, and more at MGM and Caesars, ever-growing iCasino numbers in a non-growing number of states, and Phil Mickelson making a statement about his problem gambling, plus they welcome Prime Sportsbook Executive Chairman Joe Brennan, Jr. to talk about the operator’s early experience in Ohio, what states...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze huge betting activity numbers for NFL Week 1, DraftKings’ misstep with a 9/11-themed parlay, and the possible impending return of mobile sports betting in Florida, plus they welcome Fanatics Betting & Gaming Chief Business Officer Ari Borod to talk about the operator’s short-term and long-term goals, its potential...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the launch of retail sports betting in Kentucky, Nevada setting its all-time gambling revenue record in the sweltering month of July, and a creative new product from Mojo Fantasy, plus they welcome RotoGrinders analyst and DFS millionaire Bobby Gomes to talk about gambling killing his fandom, what NFL teams are underv...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze injury reporting coming (way too late) to the NCAA, bet365’s atypical path to sportsbook success, and FanDuel’s launch of pickleball betting, plus they welcome The Action Network college football betting expert Collin Wilson to talk national title bets, Heisman longshots, and the early Academy Awards betting markets....

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the misdirected media coverage of PGA Tour spectators betting on the golfers, BetMGM agreeing to pay a Women’s World Cup bettor his full winnings, and unexpected licensing drama for a Massachusetts dog track, plus they welcome the Forefather of Fantasy, Matthew Berry of FantasyLife.com, to give his hot takes for the f...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze WynnBET’s stunning exit from eight states (and possibly more to come), an Iowa State football player betting against his own team, and Billy Walters dishing on Phil Mickelson’s betting habits, plus they welcome the great Dave Dameshek to talk Steelers optimism, getting kicked out of a fantasy league by Don Draper, Fru...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and guest co-host Bennett Conlin analyze the massive news about PENN replacing Barstool Sportsbook with ESPN BET, DraftKings finally climbing into the black, and pick’em sites in the crosshairs, plus the show welcomes professional bettor and Action Network podcaster Simon Hunter to talk NFL team futures, MVP odds, and how much bankroll to devote to preseason...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and guest co-host Adam Small analyze the details of the numerous Iowa and Iowa State sports betting controversies, Flutter shutting down FOX Bet, and bettors beating the house in Nevada and Colorado, plus the show welcomes Dave Sharapan, “The Sportsbook Consigliere,” to talk about Bet Bash, mobile operator consolidation, the parlay craze, and more. Find us on...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze the NFL’s 10th gambling-related suspension of 2023, the NJ DGE shutting down PlayUp sportsbook, and DraftKings voiding a best ball draft due to blatant collusion, plus they talk to responsible gambling consultant Brianne Doura-Schawohl about allowing betting on the Special Olympics, the NFL’s gambling policies, and wh...

USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst Jeff Edelstein analyze Daniel Weinman’s $12.1 million victory in the World Series of Poker Main Event, Bally’s agreeing to cover lottery shortfall in order to operate iCasino in Rhode Island, and the NCAA’s “transparency” about gambling infractions, plus they talk to 138th-place WSOP Main Event finisher and Spike Week Head of Media and Mark...