Episode 59: Why 'Historically Bad' Q4 Hold Is Good For Sportsbooks

Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG analyst Alun Bowden and former Fanatics SVP of trading Andy Wright to discuss: Whether customers flush from winning parlays will recycle in 1Q25 How operators tweak bonusing in response to hold How firms can insulate themselves from NFL results in future

Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG analyst Alun Bowden and trading consultant Matthew Trenhaile to discuss: Whether Robin Hood could make an impact on U.S. sports betting How sportsbooks can improve the live SGP experience Other ways to spark more bet ideation

Host Brad Allen is joined by Radar CEO Nick Patrick to discuss: How operators have changed their geolocation strategies What shrinking competition means for suppliers How geolocation can support RG practices

Host Brad Allen is joined by former VP of product at Fanatics Casino Rich Criado to discuss: The reasons U.S. casino products are so homogeneous  Why operators should consider M&A in online casino What pro wrestling taught Rich about business  

Host Brad Allen is joined by Third Planet Affiliates co-founder Adam Small to discuss how U.S. affiliates can reverse their recent tailspin.

Host Brad Allen is joined by DL Trading CEO David Frohardt-Lane to discuss: Why golf is a growth sport Whether DL Trading would ever sell up to an operator Why trading on Betfair is still worthwhile  

Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG's product testing dyanmos Jimmy Neilly and Danny McCarthy to discuss the the new 2H24 U.S. Sportsbook App Testing report, including: A change at the very top between DraftKings and FanDuel A surprise new name on the podium How Prime Sports fared in its debut testing round    

Host Brad Allen is joined by Sporttrade CEO Alex Kane to discuss: Whether other prediction platforms like Polymarket and Robin Hood could pivot to sports betting Why Sporttrade is overhauling its UX to appeal to "happy losers" Whether its market-makers are turning a profit

Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG analysts Alun Bowden and Danny McCarthy to discuss the firm's 2H24 UK Casino App Rankings, including: What makes a good casino app What US operators can learn from their UK counterparts   A surprising finish for Sky Vegas

Host Brad Allen is joined by Sean Ryan, the CEO and co-founder of sweepstakes gaming site Zoot, to discuss: Whether the influx of new sweeps compeititon is a good or bad thing The best marketing channels for the key 18-30 demographic Why Zoot is flash/video games rather than traditional slots