Business Of Betting Podcast

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Rob Davies, COO of PowerPlay. Hear them discuss: 01:00 - Rob’s unique background in philosophy and his PhD on religious toleration 02:15 - Why Rob will always be a Bolton Wanderers fan, no matter what! 03:00 - The importance of accepting fallibility in business and decision-making 06:10 - How Rob transitioned from academia to the betting industry through William Hill 08:40 - Rob and Jason laugh about always being surprised by the “butler” in mystery plots 10:00 - How Rob’s perspective on the morality of gambling has changed over time 13:47 - What is “palpable error,” and how PowerPlay handles it transparently 15:22 - Jason tests Rob’s philosophy background with a counter-case on bet repricing ethics 20:47 - Why not build PowerPlay on top of an exchange model? Rob shares his insights 24:20 - Rob’s advice for startups: the importance of customer service and query resolution 28:10 - The rise of offshore and crypto casinos and their impact o