Business of Betting Podcast

🚨 New episode alert! E254 features @a_kane47, Founder & CEO of @sporttrade_app, stepping in as guest host to chat with @davidhuffman24, COO at Sporttrade. Hear them unpack why prediction markets are booming and how exchanges challenge sportsbooks on pricing and margins.…

🚨 New episode alert! E247 features @jesselearmonth, host of the @BettingStartups Podcast, flipping the mic to interview @JasonTrost about his company @Smarkets and their current Series C raise. Presented by @Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry.…

This episode was very enlightening - didn't expect to learn as much about the business of horse racing as I did in this episode.

🚨 New episode alert! E246 features @katiebolillis, CNN reporter and author of Death of a Racehorse: An American Story, joining @JasonTrost to pull back the curtain on the business, ethics, and economics of horse racing—from breeding deals to doping scandals and why the sport…

🚨 New episode alert! E242 features @infoarbitrage of @ebergcapital joining @JasonTrost to explore the future of sports investing. They unpack why sports is the ultimate convergence of entertainment, community, and betting—and how visionary founders are shaping it. Presented by…

Alex Kane is the smartest guy in this industry. Period. This discussion is worth your time to see what sports betting could become if it was run by people who want what’s best for everyone. ⤵️

🚨New episode alert! E241 features @a_kane47, CEO & Founder of @sporttrade_app, joining @JasonTrost to discuss how prediction markets are reshaping the future of sports betting. They dive into how betting exchanges function like stock markets, the role of CFTC vs. SEC…

🚨 New episode alert! E253 features @DCat7, Managing Partner at @DiscerningCapVC, joining @JasonTrost to unpack why challenger brands like Picklebet and Midnite are thriving, why raising capital for sweeps is an uphill battle, and how the “Big Beautiful Bill” could shake up the…

🚨 New episode alert! E252 is a special crossover with the Zero Latency Podcast by @EilersKrejcik, featuring @JasonTrost joining @BradAllenNFL to unpack the future of prediction markets, Smarkets’ $2M CFTC bet, and why the real power may shift from sportsbooks to exchanges.…

🚨 New episode alert! E251 features angel investor and founder @tonytrzeciak joining @JasonTrost to share one of the most powerful personal stories ever told on the show — from rock bottom to rebuilding, investing, and uplifting others through startups and service. Presented by…

🚨 New episode alert! E250 is a solo Office Hours session with @JasonTrost, covering Illinois’ new betting tax, the rise of prediction markets, how he’d handle a $50M raise differently, and why Elon’s political fallout matters. Presented by @Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing…

🚨 New episode alert! E249 features @WALLACHLEGAL, sports law expert and founder of Wallach Legal, joining @JasonTrost to dive deep into the legal firestorm surrounding Kalshi, prediction markets, and the CFTC’s hands-off approach—touching on federal vs. state power, gambling…

🚨 New episode alert! E248 features @tomwaterhouse of @WaterhouseVC joining @JasonTrost live at @SBCGAMINGNEWS Summit Americas. A fourth-generation bookmaker turned VC, Tom shares lessons from a lifetime in betting—and his thesis on where the industry is headed next. Presented…

🚨 Re-release episode alert! E245 features a fan-favorite conversation with Matthew Trenhaile—one of the sharpest minds in betting—joining @JasonTrost to dive into betting exchanges, the origin story of @smarkets, and the evolution of market making. Presented by @Optimove, the…

Who is Greg from @QuantWolfLine? Y'all may have seen him on here always tweeting about how sports betting falls under the definition of a security... and has done so to the point several of you have tuned him out... And Greg won't disagree with that perception: He's always…

🚨 New episode alert! E244 features Thomas McGrath, CRO of @TXODDSOfficial , joining @JasonTrost to dive into the live odds ecosystem. They unpack how odds are made in real time, the rise of in-stadium scouting, and what’s next for betting data innovation. Presented by…

🚨 New episode alert! Ep. 243 is a solo office hours session with @JasonTrost, diving into lessons from building @smarkets , the ethics of limiting sharp bettors, U.S. regulatory pathways, and how his leadership style has evolved. Presented by @Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing…

If you could ask @jasontrost any question, what would it be? Jason will be answering follower questions in an upcoming Office Hours episode of Business of Betting. Ask him questions about the betting industry, business, company building, finance, investing, technology, health,…

🚨 New episode alert! E240 features Travis Geiger, co-founder of @WagerWire, joining @JasonTrost to discuss how WagerWire is creating a new market for sports bets, allowing bettors to sell their wagers like assets instead of cashing out. They dive into how this secondary market…