Episode 116: Why VCs Are Betting Big On Online Casino

Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG analyst Alun Bowden to discuss a grab-bag of recent industry news, including: Bet365's new bet-slip slot More changes in the FanDuel SLT The potential for perpetual futures on sports teams and players

Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG product testing gurus Jimmy Neilly and Danny McCarthy to discuss their latest round of OSB app testing, including: A slip for bet365 What Sporttrade's results tell us about prediction markets A tight contest between FanDuel and DraftKings

Host Brad Allen is joined by Formula 1 head of betting Mark Wrigley to discuss: Why F1 has historically underperformed as a betting product What new markets will be rolled out this season Why F1 partnered with Alt Sports over bigger data providers

Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG analyst Alun Bowden and Optimove VP of revenue Motti Coleman to discuss the upcoming soccer World Cup, including: Are the customers actually valuable? How can US sportsbooks keep customers after the tournament The competition with prediction markets

Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG analyst Alun Bowden and Betr head of gaming Alex Ursa to discuss: The departure of FanDuel CEO Amy Howe FanDuel's predictions market strategy How the operator can restore its sportsbook market lead

Host Brad Allen is joined by Betlabs CEO Johnny Coetzer to discuss dynamic/flex parlays, including: Why the current parlay model needs a change Who currently leads the US market leader on flex parlays Why operators should consider giving margin back to players

Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG analyst Alun Bowden for a news round-up episode, including: FanDuel's new player prop insurance Intralot's potential bid for Evoke

Host Brad Allen is joined by Aaron Miller, principal at early-stage VC fund Will Ventures, to discuss: Why VCs have historically ignored online casino and why that's set to change How he would invest $100m across OSB, online casino and prediction markets How AI Live Dealer could change the sector  

Host Brad Allen is joined by Gambling.com Group CEO Charles Gillespie to discuss: Why Charles and his exec team have been buying back stock in GDCG Why affiliate isn't a dirty word Trying to establish the value of a prediction markets customer  

Host Brad Allen is joined by Alun Bowden and former Flutter/Evoke exec Vaughan Lewis to discuss: The implementation of 40% Remote Gaming Duty Whether there's any hope of a rollback Why talent is already leaving the market