The Closing Line Podcast

Opinions and analysis of the gambling industry in the US, from sports betting to online casinos and lottery. closingline.substack.com

The Closing Line Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Dustin Gouker, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dustin Gouker hosts The Closing Line Podcast, a news show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #53

  Episode 53: BetHog Just Raised A $10M Series A, With CEO Nigel Eccles

  Apr 22, 202623 minS0

  <p>BetHog — a company started by FanDuel founder Nigel Eccles — announced a $10 million Series A financing round. As part of the raise, BetHog also launched Sentient Studios, which is “a new B2B provider that enables casino operators to deploy AI-powered dealers across their live online casino offerings.”</p><p>I had Eccles on the podcast to talk about the raise and where the cryptocurrency casino, sportsbook, and new studio are headed.</p><p>Eccles and I also talked about what he learned from his time at FanDuel, disruption in online gambling in the United States, and, of course, everyone’s favorite...

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  Episode #52

  Episode 52: Responsible Online Gaming With ROGA Director Jennifer Shatley

  Mar 26, 202625 minS0

  <p>ROGA: https://www.responsibleonlinegaming.org</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

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  Episode #51

  Episode 51: Gambling Addiction With Former NBA Player Randy Livingston And Sports Agent Anita Ondine Smith

  Mar 20, 202632 minS0

  <p>Anita's book came out this week, not on March 3, which you can check out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068480645</p><p>More about Randy's issues with gambling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMFC5z4oPoc</p><p>And the post I referenced in the open: https://howgamblingworks.substack.com/p/who-wants-to-bet-on-the-oscars</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

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  Episode #50

  Episode 50: The Future Of Gambling With Sports Betting Alliance President Joe Maloney

  Mar 6, 202630 minS0

  <p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

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  Episode #49

  Episode 49: Next.io's Pierre Lindh Talks About The Upcoming NYC Summit

  Feb 25, 202621 minS0

  <p>Want to come to Next.io New York City? Get your tickets here, and use code TCL0L10FU3V for a 10% discount.</p><p>Some notes on the first part of the podcast:</p><p>• Yesterday’s Closing Line.</p><p>Some polls that have addressed Americans’ concerns about integrity</p><p>• Yahoo</p><p>• Ipsos</p><p>• Quinnipiac</p><p>• The NFL’s video about the season being scripted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlNDNrfwZr0</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

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