In this episode, Pierre, Lloyd and Benjie explore the rise of prediction markets in the U.S., the regulatory grey area between investing and gambling, and the disruptive potential of new betting models. They also discuss the evolution of competitive socialization venues like Topgolf, the tech behind real-money gaming integrations, and key lessons for investors and founders in iGaming.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:31 - Sponsors

02:01 - The explosion of prediction markets & the role of CFTC regulations

05:10 - Are futures contracts just sports betting in disguise?

09:14 - The impact of Robinhood & crypto platforms on the betting ecosystem

17:12 - The rise of competitive socialization: Topgolf, darts, bowling & beyond

21:40 - How real-money gaming is integrating into entertainment venues

30:12 - The state of iGaming investment: What makes a successful exit?

37:15 - Lessons from bootstrapped vs. VC-backed gaming ventures

45:38 - Closing marks

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