Gambling State of the Union (Be like bugs and SURVIVE) | Ep 110

 This week, GP and SP go deep on what's arguably the most pivotal week for the gambling world in years. From legislative crackdowns and lawsuits to tax chaos and rigging scandals, the crew delivers a comprehensive State of the Union for sports betting and its gray-market cousins. If you care about betting—legally, professionally, or recreationally—this is a must-listen. 0:00 – Opening Thoughts & Why This Episode Exists5:30 – New Jersey Proxy Betting Bill20:30 – The Sweeps Crackdown29:30 – Prediction Markets: The New Gray Market Darling38:30 – Underdog vs. California?55:30 – The Federal Tax Bomb That Could Kill Sports Betting1:08:30 – Malik Beasley’s Sketchy Rebounds Line Movement1:15:30 – Fanatics Passes on Illinois Tax Hike (to You)1:18:30 – SP’s “Bug” Speech1:20:30 – Listener Q&AWelcome to The Risk Takers Podcast, hosted by professional sports bettor John Shilling (GoldenPants13) and SportsProjections. This podcast is the best betting education available - PERIOD. And it's free - please share and subscribe if you like it.Follow SportsProjections on Twitter: https://x.com/Sports__ProjFollow GP on Twitter: https://x.com/goldenpants013