Business Of Betting Podcast

On this episode of the Business of Betting podcast, Jason is joined by Alex Kane, CEO and founder of Sportrade. Hear them discuss: 03:13 - Alex’s balanced take on Trump’s policies, including the Department of Government Efficiency 07:43 - The evolving world of betting exchanges 08:33 - Alex on the potential of a CFTC-regulated betting exchange ecosystem 10:53 - Comparing the U.S. stock market’s competitive venues to betting exchanges 12:15 - Whether Sportrade is pursuing a DCM/DCO application 14:33 - How sports betting could mirror the stock market’s infrastructure (ECNs, ATSs, etc.) 17:54 - Alex envisions two forms of sports betting: exchange-listed and state-regulated 20:37 - Jason’s skepticism about the CFTC sanctioning sports contracts 22:41 - Alex argues states have failed to regulate prediction markets fairly 25:11 - The philosophical difference between gaming and prediction markets 27:38 - Jason on the political realities blocking fair regulation 29:19 - Could sports betting fit under the SEC instead