Episode 125: The Tax Man Is Coming For Prediction Markets

Host Brad Allen is joined by DraftKings Predictions GM Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto to discuss: The launch and first week of trading for DraftKings' proprietary exchange DKeX DraftKings market-making plans Whether non-sports markets will ever match sports

Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG policy director Becca Giden to discuss: Why states could have success in taxing prediction markets The new CFTC rules on prediction markets Whether sportsbooks will continue to avoid tax increases  

Host Brad Allen is joined by FanDuel's head of sportsbook product Jon Sadow to discuss World Cup fever and record-breaking handle days How customers are using FanDuel's AI chat-bot builder Whether prediction markets have changed OSB customer behavior

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