by Jason Trost
A podcast about the business side of the betting, wagering and investing world. Hosted by Jason Trost, and presented by <a href="https://www.optimove.com/businessofbetting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 11, 2025
<p>On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Thomas McGrath, Chief Revenue Officer at TXODDS.</p><br><p>Hear them discuss:</p><p>01:29 - The founding story of TXODDS and its early product evolution</p><p>02:57 - Jason’s experience using TXODDS as a customer</p><p>04:06 - The role of TXODDS in data origination and live scouting</p><p>05:16 - Addressing historical issues with soft pricing and long-tail market coverage</p><p>06:10 - How TXODDS approaches market coverage and their Fusion feed upgrade</p><p>08:51 - Improvements in user interface and the shift away from Java-based tools</p><p>12:00 - Ethical data collection practices and how TXODDS handles scraping</p><p>12:52 - Thomas’s vision for TXODDS over the next decade</p><p>14:11 - Why TXODDS chose to originate college sports data</p><p>15:30 - Details of their live scouting operations and staff scale-up</p><p>17:39 - Future plans for expanding into other sports</p><p>19:48 - How legacy systems impact the evolution of data services</p><p>21:01 - Thomas’s hopes for the near-term future of the industry</p><p>22:26 - Jason and Thomas on the future of horse racing</p><br><p><br></p><p>⚡️ Follow BoB <a href="https://twitter.com/bettingpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Twitter/X</a></p><p>⚡️ Watch BoB <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@businessofbetting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Youtube</a></p><p>⚡️ Follow Jason <a href="https://twitter.com/jasontrost" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Twitter/X</a></p><br><p>⚡️ Apply to be a guest <a href="https://www.businessofbetting.com/guest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p><br></p><br><p>---</p><p>This podcast is presented by <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a> has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 4, 2025
<p>On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason returns for another Office Hours session, answering listener questions and reflecting on Smarkets’ journey, product-market fit, and the future of U.S. regulation.</p><br><p>Hear him discuss:</p><br><p>03:00 – Lessons from building a global trading platform</p><p>04:50 – What Jason would’ve done differently with Smarkets</p><p>08:40 – Why sports betting should be separate from casino</p><p>10:40 – Ethics of limiting sharp bettors</p><p>13:00 – How his leadership style has evolved over time</p><p>16:30 – Why Smarkets won’t pursue the sweepstakes model in the U.S.</p><br><p><br></p><p>⚡️ Follow BoB <a href="https://twitter.com/bettingpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Twitter/X</a></p><p>⚡️ Watch BoB <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@businessofbetting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Youtube</a></p><p>⚡️ Follow Jason <a href="https://twitter.com/jasontrost" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Twitter/X</a></p><br><p>⚡️ Apply to be a guest <a href="https://www.businessofbetting.com/guest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p><br></p><br><p>---</p><p>This podcast is presented by <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a> has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 21, 2025
<p>On this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jason is joined by Roger Ehrenberg, founder of Eberg Capital and a seasoned investor with a background in Wall Street and venture capital.</p><br><p>Hear them discuss:</p><br><p>05:43 - From Wall Street to sports: Jason’s trading roots and the power of price in investing</p><p>07:06 - Roger’s seed investing strategy: founders, pricing, and the long game in sports</p><p>09:58 - Luck, skill, or timing? Unpacking Roger’s unicorn wins in sports and beyond</p><p>12:32 - High stakes, big rewards: Roger’s concentrated approach to sports investing</p><p>15:00 - Gritty founders in sports: lessons from Jason’s Deliveroo misstep</p><p>17:05 - Spotting sports founders with passion and proven excellence</p><p>21:39 - The psychology of sports founders: predicting resilience in high-pressure moments</p><p>24:09 - Sports as social glue: Roger’s vision for fandom in a fragmented world</p><p>26:22 - Live sports vs. short attention spans: the battle for fan engagement</p><p>29:36 - Emerging sports and gaming: where fandom meets the future</p><p>31:14 - MLB’s turnaround: rule changes and the quest for younger fans</p><p>32:32 - Inside Roger’s sports portfolio: Marlins, Real Salt Lake, and Alpine F1</p><p>37:38 - Sports betting as social currency: tying fans together through wagers</p><p>41:18 - Fixing sports betting’s financial game: why it lags and how to catch up</p><p>43:01 - Navigating chaos: Roger’s advice for sports founders in uncertain times</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>⚡️ Follow BoB <a href="https://twitter.com/bettingpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Twitter/X</a></p><p>⚡️ Watch BoB <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@businessofbetting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Youtube</a></p><p>⚡️ Follow Jason <a href="https://twitter.com/jasontrost" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Twitter/X</a></p><br><p>⚡️ Apply to be a guest <a href="https://www.businessofbetting.com/guest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p><br></p><br><p>---</p><p>This podcast is presented by <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a> has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with <a href="https://hubs.la/Q02gLC6c0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Optimove</a>, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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