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Ep. 153: Converting sports fans into sports bettors w/ Tyler Amirault & James White from HotTakes

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Ep. 153 features Tyler Amirault and James White from HotTakes, which is the ultimate free-to-play sports betting simulator.

 

Hear them discuss:

  • How their time at Western University led to HotTakes, starting as a passion project before becoming a full-time venture
  • The idea behind HotTakes—letting sports fans try betting for free, win real cash prizes, and learn without risk
  • Their business model, which monetizes user attention and shares value with players through an affiliate-driven rewards system
  • Why they've been so successful as affiliates at a time when so many other affiliates are struggling
  • The recent launch of their redesigned app as their entry point into the US market
  • Why they believe betting growth comes from new players, not competing for existing high-value bettors
  • How having top industry advisors such as John Gordon, Paris Smith, and Benjie Cherniak has unlocked new opportunities for HotTakes
  • Plans to raise $3M in Series A for user acquisition, key hires, and brand-building

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    Catch the video version of this episode here.

     

    Learn more 👇

    ➡️ HotTakes website 

    ➡️ Tyler Amirault on Linkedin 

    ➡️ James White on Linkedin 

     

     

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