Lab Podcast: Episode 17
Legalizing Sports Betting & Its Media Implications
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1 min readMay 31, 2018
Overview:
Welcome Floor 9! This week we discuss the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to repeal the 1992 ban on sports betting. Our very own Ben Hone picks up the mic to discuss the potential impact this decision has on sports viewership, interactive TV and esports, as well as distills what this all means for brands. Place your bets and take a listen now!
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What We Covered:
- Impact on sports viewership
- Potential threat of corruption
- Digital payments
- Esports wants in on betting
Related Links:
- Supreme Court Ruling Favors Sports Betting [NY Times]
- FanDuel Gets Acquired [Variety]
- Potential $65B Sporting Betting industry for the US [The Conversation]
