Gambling Under The Influence - Ep 1 - The Boardmen

Today, placing a sports bet is as easy as tapping a glass screen. But long before Wall Street algorithms and frictionless mobile apps took over, the sports betting industry was an entirely manual craft built on felt-tip markers, three-part carbon paper, and pure human instinct.In the series premiere of Gambling Under The Influence, Breezy and Juice take you back to the analog soul of Las Vegas to meet the legendary figures who laid the foundation for the multi-billion-dollar machine in your pocket. Featuring exclusive insights from Sports Gambling Hall of Famer Art Manteris and veteran casino executive Richard Schuetz, Episode 1 pulls back the curtain on the gritty, face-to-face era of 1980s bookmaking.In this episode, we explore:The sheer cognitive load of managing massive liability with mental math and grease boards.How the creation of the iconic Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook proved sports betting could anchor an entire casino empire.The golden era of the "sweat," where legacy bookmakers used sharp action from high-stakes players to sharpen their own lines instead of banning them.The exact moment computer tracking arrived on the casino floor, stripping away traditional hospitality and setting the stage for the modern digital era.Before the apps took over, the Boardmen ruled the desert. This is the story of how they built the empire, and how the spreadsheets eventually replaced them.A Good JuJu Bets Production.Support the showFollow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets.goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu