This week, GP and SP go deep on what's arguably the most pivotal week for the gambling world in years. From legislative crackdowns and lawsuits to tax chaos and rigging scandals, the crew delivers a comprehensive State of the Union for sports betting and its gray-market cousins. If you care about betting—legally, professionally, or recreationally—this is a must-listen.
0:00 – Opening Thoughts & Why This Episode Exists
5:30 – New Jersey Proxy Betting Bill
20:30 – The Sweeps Crackdown
29:30 – Prediction Markets: The New Gray Market Darling
38:30 – Underdog vs. California?
55:30 – The Federal Tax Bomb That Could Kill Sports Betting
1:08:30 – Malik Beasley’s Sketchy Rebounds Line Movement
1:15:30 – Fanatics Passes on Illinois Tax Hike (to You)
1:18:30 – SP’s “Bug” Speech
1:20:30 – Listener Q&A
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