Danny Funt

Like when we're talking about the appeal of same game parlays, you know, why turning sports betting into more of a lottery type bet a little for the chance at winning a lot is so appealing, just like crypto, you know, investing in crypto or other types of retail investing where you're

Like when we're talking about the appeal of same game parlays, you know, why turning sports betting into more of a lottery type bet a little for the chance at winning a lot is so appealing, just like crypto, you know, investing in crypto or other types of retail investing where you're

you're sort of saying, I know I'm probably going to lose money, but if this is a way that I could win a ton of money, I'm so desperate, I'll take that shot. And it's the easiest way to spise up a night when you're sitting at home and watching mid-season basketball or week seven NFL football.

you're sort of saying, I know I'm probably going to lose money, but if this is a way that I could win a ton of money, I'm so desperate, I'll take that shot. And it's the easiest way to spise up a night when you're sitting at home and watching mid-season basketball or week seven NFL football.

you're sort of saying, I know I'm probably going to lose money, but if this is a way that I could win a ton of money, I'm so desperate, I'll take that shot. And it's the easiest way to spise up a night when you're sitting at home and watching mid-season basketball or week seven NFL football.

And the ability to just swipe your finger and it's suddenly the most intense game you've ever watched because you've got a lot of money on the line is irresistible to a lot of people. It's

And the ability to just swipe your finger and it's suddenly the most intense game you've ever watched because you've got a lot of money on the line is irresistible to a lot of people. It's

And the ability to just swipe your finger and it's suddenly the most intense game you've ever watched because you've got a lot of money on the line is irresistible to a lot of people. It's

Yeah, I mean, the cynics say it's made sports more transactional, where you used to, in an ideal world, have a very sentimental bond with your home team or your favorite player. And there are ideals that draw you to sports of determination, discipline, teamwork. It sounds sappy, but honestly, we waste a lot of time watching sports. It's usually for those sorts of aspirational reasons. But

Yeah, I mean, the cynics say it's made sports more transactional, where you used to, in an ideal world, have a very sentimental bond with your home team or your favorite player. And there are ideals that draw you to sports of determination, discipline, teamwork. It sounds sappy, but honestly, we waste a lot of time watching sports. It's usually for those sorts of aspirational reasons. But

Yeah, I mean, the cynics say it's made sports more transactional, where you used to, in an ideal world, have a very sentimental bond with your home team or your favorite player. And there are ideals that draw you to sports of determination, discipline, teamwork. It sounds sappy, but honestly, we waste a lot of time watching sports. It's usually for those sorts of aspirational reasons. But

Honestly, the way people talk about sports sometimes is the way that like owners of teams are criticized of these guys are just chips on a board for them. And it's, you know, who's making me money? What have you done for me lately? I don't have that emotional bond to this game. It's just numbers on a page as I'm trying to, you know, get wealthy. So that to me is honestly depressing.

Honestly, the way people talk about sports sometimes is the way that like owners of teams are criticized of these guys are just chips on a board for them. And it's, you know, who's making me money? What have you done for me lately? I don't have that emotional bond to this game. It's just numbers on a page as I'm trying to, you know, get wealthy. So that to me is honestly depressing.

Honestly, the way people talk about sports sometimes is the way that like owners of teams are criticized of these guys are just chips on a board for them. And it's, you know, who's making me money? What have you done for me lately? I don't have that emotional bond to this game. It's just numbers on a page as I'm trying to, you know, get wealthy. So that to me is honestly depressing.

You mentioned the WNBA, and when I got into it a while back, it felt like it wasn't quite as toxic. Of course, these are world-class athletes playing at the highest level, but it felt a little less toxic than some of the male professional sports, which I love too, but it just was something refreshing, like going to the games or watching the games. It felt different. Yeah.

You mentioned the WNBA, and when I got into it a while back, it felt like it wasn't quite as toxic. Of course, these are world-class athletes playing at the highest level, but it felt a little less toxic than some of the male professional sports, which I love too, but it just was something refreshing, like going to the games or watching the games. It felt different. Yeah.

You mentioned the WNBA, and when I got into it a while back, it felt like it wasn't quite as toxic. Of course, these are world-class athletes playing at the highest level, but it felt a little less toxic than some of the male professional sports, which I love too, but it just was something refreshing, like going to the games or watching the games. It felt different. Yeah.

in this past year, there are a lot of reasons, you know, the polarization of, you know, the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, some new rivalries in the league. Like there were a lot of reasons why it was just a little bit more intense than in past years. But I do think,

in this past year, there are a lot of reasons, you know, the polarization of, you know, the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, some new rivalries in the league. Like there were a lot of reasons why it was just a little bit more intense than in past years. But I do think,

in this past year, there are a lot of reasons, you know, the polarization of, you know, the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, some new rivalries in the league. Like there were a lot of reasons why it was just a little bit more intense than in past years. But I do think,