Join us as we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of sports gambling in Canada with Amanda Brewer, a seasoned expert in corporate communications and PR with a rich history in the gaming industry. Amanda provides a comprehensive understanding of the legislative changes occurring in the gambling market and the potential impacts. She shares her insights on the recent legalization of sports gambling in Canada, and we discuss the potential implications of Shohei Otani joining the Toronto Blue Jays. Our conversation also highlights the complexities involved in changing legislation to allow single bets on sports and the role of social media in promoting gambling.
In this episode of The Press Row, Jonah talks with Amanda about:
(00:25 - 02:18) The Evolving World of Sports Gambling
(07:25 - 08:16) Career and Ontario Casino Market Overview
(14:27 - 15:43) Influencers and Betting in Streamcasts
(18:03 - 19:17) Closure of Cannabis and Sports Betting
(21:00 - 22:11) Ontario's Casino Market and Online Gambling
(26:58 - 28:07) The Evolution of Fan Engagement
(31:53 - 33:08) Sports Betting Legality in the US
(36:15 - 38:10) Rogers' Confusing Exit From the Industry
(41:20 - 42:28) Social Media's Negative Impact on Athletics
(49:55 - 51:21) Gaming Apps and Frustrations With Ads
For more, be sure to visit Yyzsportsmedia.com and follow @yyzsportsmedia
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.