On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Adam Robinson, CEO of Hireology and board member of the American Bettor’s Voice. Hear them discuss: 02:00 – Adam’s background building Hireology and how he found his way into gaming policy 04:00 – Why he joined American Bettor’s Voice and how player limits inspired his advocacy 06:00 – The challenges of parenting in an era where gambling ads are everywhere 08:00 – Breaking down the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the real risks of the proposed gambling tax 12:00 – How tax policy could drive bettors offshore and reshape state revenues 14:00 – New data from Massachusetts proving sharp bettors get limited more often 16:00 – The sports betting business model vs. prediction markets — and where regulation may land 18:30 – The “grand bargain” path for prediction markets, following Uber and Airbnb’s playbook 21:00 – Parallels between sports betting, financial markets, and probabilistic thinking 23:00 – Predicting human fit at work vs. predicting outcomes in sports — and how both rely on data 27:00 – How thinking like a gambler can improve decision-making in business and life Check out Adam's paper here. ⚡️ Follow BoB on Twitter/X ⚡️ Watch BoB on Youtube ⚡️ Apply to be a guest here --- This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Get your first month free: https://optimove.com/businessofbetting

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