Behind The Vig

Behind The Vig

Dive into the heart of the sports betting industry with "Behind the Vig," a podcast mini-series that takes you beyond the bets and strategies & more into the business of the sports betting industry. Co-hosts Sean Brace (Program Director for Fox Sports The Gambler in Philadelphia) & Evan Davis (Gaming and Sports Practice Lead at Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC) will offer unique insights into the sports wagering world. Hear captivating stories and insights from industry insiders that will help you gain a deeper understanding of what goes on behind the scenes in all things sports gambling. Learn about the companies that are helping to grow the industry and meet the investors who are putting their money behind these efforts. If you’re interested in perspectives on the sports betting industry that you’ve never heard before, brought to you by two bald Philly guys whose passion and knowledge runs deep, tune in as Sean and Evan highlight the companies that are making the magic happen today and those that will be household names in the near future.

Episodes

August 30, 2024 48 mins
Sean Brace and Evan Davis sit down with Paris Smith, former CEO of Pinnacle and currently an independent consultant in the sports gambling industry. Paris' unparalleled expertise in the online gaming industry has made her a sought-after advisor. Now with Rithmm as an investor & advisor, Paris has plenty of action on her plate. A tremendous guest for our final Behind The Vig! -SB

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Sean Brace and Evan Davis sit down with Bryan Bennett, an industry expert in sports gambling. With years of experience as the former COO of Betfred US, Bryan now serves as a consultant and independent strategic advisor.

Key Topics discussed: 
  • Bringing a legacy brand to the US
  • World of micro betting
  • current projects in the space 
  • Advice for Marketing and Business Strategies (Fail Fast) 
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Sean Brace & Evan Davis sit down with Allan Stone from Acquire.Bet

With over a decade of experience driving growth for some of the largest RMG companies, Allan now leads the charge for Acquire.Bet & Intelitics.

Key Topics Discussed: 
  • How does a player acquisition agency work
  • Affliates in the world of Sports Betting 
  • Analytics & Marketing working together
  • Ideas for content creators strategy 
  • Players the operators want 
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Sean Brace & Evan Davis sit down with Davis Catlin from Discerning Capital.
With over 15+ years as a private investor in growth companies, Davis now leads the charge with Discerning Capital, an investment firm focused on gambling-related technologies. 

Key Topics Discussed:
  • Proper ways to pitch your business
  • Working & building with investors
  • Why the sports gambling space
  • Previous & current investments 
  • Global vs Domestic...
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Sean Brace & Evan Davis sit down with Brian Wyman, Executive VP from The Innovation Group.
A perfect guest for BTV as Brian & his team are professionals who have helped bring many of the world’s largest entertainment and hospitality developments to life. 

Key Topics Discussed: 
  • Keys to being a successful sports gambler
  • Future Projects and past history with different states & regulators 
  • Sharps vs Sportsbooks 
  • Are Casinos ...
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Sean Brace & Evan Davis sit down with Megan Lanham, Founder & CEO of Rithmm.
A company that specializes in predictive models for sports gambling. 

Key Topics discussed:
  • Early Career and Inspiration
  • Motivation behind creating Rithmm
  • Industry Insights
  • Advice for Entrepreneurs
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Sean Brace & Evan Davis sit down with Alex Kane, Founder & CEO of Sporttrade for episode 2. Press play & hear all things discussion on Alex's background, his career trajectory, and what inspired the creation of Sporttrade. 

Key Topics Discussed: 
  • Concept and Vision 
  • Insights into the tech and data supporting Sporttrade
  • How to move in the Regulatory landscape
  • Expansion plans in the near future 
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Sean Brace & Evan Davis sit down with John Ewing from Bet MGM (Data & PR) for guest number one on "Behind The Vig." A leading expert in the sports gambling content & information space, John has made a real name for himself on all things socials. 

Key Topics Discussed: 
  • How are live wagering numbers made.
  • Trading team requrements.
  • How engaging content attracts and retains bettors.
  • Personal experiences and insights from ca...
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