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COVID-19 has largely shut the sports-betting industry down. So, what has that meant? And what does it mean for the industry’s future? Donnovan and Richard are joined by two guests to investigate.
David Purdum writes for ESPN Chalk. He talks about what gamblers have been betting on during the pandemic, what neutral sites might mean for oddsmakers, how in-arena betting could be a tactic to get fans back in person, the state of futures betting, and what the lack of disposable income post-coronavirus might mean for the industry.
Jay Kornegay is the Executive VP of Race and Sport Operations at the SuperBook. He discusses how his outfit plans to adjust betting lines in the new reality, what has shown some promise over the past couple of weeks, how Las Vegas will reinvent itself post-pandemic and the long-term opportunities for sports betting.
COVID-19 Resources: (1) ESPN: The Last Dance (2) The Athletic: Media Circus (3) Bloomberg: The new normal for gyms
This episode is scripted, produced and sound designed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Donnovan Bennett and Richard Deitsch. Jon Levett assisted with audio editing.
Audio Credits: Jelle’s Marble Runs and Reuters.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Sports are no longer on pause because of COVID-19, but in recent days we’ve seen sports pause as athletes have used their power to protest systemic racism and police violence against Black people.
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Published 08/28/20
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In what we hope is the final episode of the podcast, Donnovan and Richard discuss why it’s...
Published 08/28/20