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August 13, 2025 144 mins

Find an amazing edge yet still poor? If so - this episode aims to help you correct that. Along with advice on scaling an edge (including SP's vertical v. horizontal scaling lesson) - we break down a big week of industry news and field some questions regarding Kalshi, working with a group and GPs return to twitter.


00:00 Live from Las Vegas – First Impressions
02:15 Scaling an Edge: The Most Valuable Skill in Betting
04:33 Vertical vs. Horizontal Scaling – Two Paths to Growth
08:45 Operational Efficiency & The Big Spot Decision
17:09 Applying Skills Across Sports & Markets
29:05 Industry News – Ohio Micro-Bet Ban & Pinnacle API Shutdown 
1:17:49 Venmo “Gambling” Scandal & Rule vs. Integrity Violations
1:22:50 Illinois Surcharge Tax, No-Vig Launch & Exchange Betting
1:32:20 Listener Q&A & Book Recommendations
2:04:15 Closing Thoughts – Staying Ahead of the Next Edge

Welcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - please share and subscribe if you like it.

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