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Prime Suspects episodes

September 03, 2024Ep. 45: Prime Suspects - September 3, 2024
Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 45, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.

In this one, the guys discuss:
New numbers from Arizona showing strong growth in handle, and why the guys are excited about expanding to the state later this year
DraftKings’ acquisition of Simplebet, what it says about DraftKings' strategy, and what it means for the future of the "micro betting" category
The imminent start of the 2024 NFL regular season, and what they expect to see both on the field of play and in the betting markets

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22 min
August 29, 2024Ep. 44: Prime Suspects - August 28, 2024
Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 44, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.

In this one, the guys discuss:
News that Kentucky surpassed revenue projections through the first 9 months since launch, and what the guys make of it given Prime Sports’ ambition to enter the state later this year
⁠Colorado Division of Gaming taking a moral stance against 100+ betting markets for being too "negative”
The sweepstakes model coming into the spotlight in recent weeks, and how things might play out for new entrants in that space

Link mentioned in the episode:
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31 min
August 20, 2024Ep. 43: Prime Suspects - August 20, 2024
Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 43, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.

In this one, the guys discuss:
July’s mobile betting market share numbers in New Jersey, and what the guys make of Prime Sports cracking the top 10 list for the first time
Notre Dame’s suspension of its mens swimming program for 2024-25 after it was revealed that athletes created an internal sportsbook - and why Joe and Adam have opposing takes on it
MA Gaming Commission’s plans to hold another meeting on betting limits, and whether they drive a different outcome after being largely stood up by operators at May’s meeting

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29 min
August 15, 2024Ep. 42: Prime Suspects - August 14, 2024
Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 42, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.

In this one, the guys discuss:
Their retrospective on the Olympics as a betting event now that it has concluded, including how the results fell for the sportsbook, and Prime Sports’ decision to pay out both sides of the gold medals market
⁠The Bet Bash re-hash, with their personal reflections on last week’s conference in Las Vegas, and key takeaways for Prime Sports as headline sponsor of the event
The home stretch of NFL pre-season, and their thoughts on how bettors can best utilize their time to prepare for the start of the regular season with less than 3 weeks remaining until kickoff

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25 min
August 09, 2024Bonus Episode: Prime Suspects live at Bet Bash
In this special bonus episode of Prime Suspects, host Matt Landes joins Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn for an in-person episode recorded live at Bet Bash on August 7, 2024.

The guys give their takes on a few current topics, including:
The NFL Hall of Fame game being called after 3 quarters, and reaction to how it was graded across regulated sportsbooks
The DraftKings forthcoming surcharge in high-tax states, which the guys explore from several perspectives
Recent comments from PENN suggesting that forcing operators to publicly post limits would decrease competition

In addition, the guys answer questions from the live audience about the potential of betting exchanges, Plannatech's new license in Arizona, what they think the industry is doing well, and more!

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54 min
August 06, 2024Ep. 41: Prime Suspects - August 6, 2024
Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 41, featuring Joe Brennan Jr. flying solo for this week's episode, with special guest Jesse Learmonth from the Betting Startups Podcast.

In this one, the guys do a deep dive on the topic of innovation within the betting industry, and discuss:
How operators are able to differentiate, and some examples of new approaches to both product and the player experience
The growing ecosystem of betting tools, and why that category is where Joe would build if he started a new company tomorrow
The nuanced dynamics of the relationship between affiliates and operators - especially for those affiliates that are looking for direct data feeds
The challenges for B2B companies trying to integrate their products with sportsbooks
Joe’s top piece of advice for any entrepreneurs building within the space

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1 hr 20 min
July 30, 2024Ep. 40: Prime Suspects - July 30, 2024
Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 40, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.

In this one, the guys discuss:
How Prime Sports manages risk on markets with overwhelming favorites, and how it views players that seek to capitalize on those disparities
News that DraftKings has sold VSiN back to its original owners, and what it says about the hopes of convergence between media and sports betting
Next week's BetBash conference in Las Vegas (sponsored by Prime Sports), and their tips on how attendees can maximize their BetBash experience

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32 min
July 23, 2024Ep. 39: Prime Suspects - July 23, 2024
Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 39, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.

In this one, the guys discuss:
A preview of Olympics betting offerings at Prime Sports
Recent struggles at other operators, with layoffs at ESPN Bet, Betfred exiting OH, and SuperBook shuttering outside NV
The launch of the American Bettors' Voice by Billy Walters and Spanky, and the impact they expect it to have

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28 min
July 16, 2024Ep. 38: Prime Suspects - July 16, 2024
Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 38, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.

In this one, the guys discuss:
Betting market manipulation, head fakes, and how those influence Prime Sports' risk management
DraftKings' $100k fine by NJDGE for reporting inaccuracies, whether the fine fits the crime
New data from Illinois that prop, parlay, and in-play bets officially surpass 50% of handle, and what that means for the future of traditional betting markets

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You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.
31 min
July 09, 2024Ep. 37: Prime Suspects - July 9, 2024
Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 37, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.

In this one, the guys discuss:
Last week’s story of OddsJam co-founder Alex Monahan winning $60k with Betr as an example of finding positive expected value in the market
Their selections of “must read” books on sports betting for people to further their education and understanding of key concepts
⁠The challenges of betting while traveling, and their perspective on getting down when you’re on the road

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29 min