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by Dustin Gouker

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Opinions and analysis from consultant and writer Dustin Gouker about the gambling industry in the US, from sports betting to online casinos and lottery. closingline.substack.com

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  1. Episode 60: The State Of Play In Gaming With Attorney Peter Hammon

    I am not a lawyer, but I like to talk to lawyers to get smarter and so they can say stuff that I don’t want to. So with me this week on the podcast is Peter Hammon, who is Senior Of Counsel at Vela Wood, and is uniquely positioned in today’s world of gambling and prediction markets. (Our...

  2. Episode 59: ‘Lucky Devils,’ A New Book About Gambling, With Kit Chellel

    Bloomberg Reporter Kit Chellel joined the podcast to discuss his recent book, Lucky Devils: The True Story of Three Rebel Gamblers Who Beat the Odds and Changed the Game. Plus my thoughts on recent news in gambling in The Wrap. Get full access to The Closing Line at...

  3. Episode 58: The Gambling Landscape With Former NCLGS President Shawn Fluharty

    The former head of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States has no shortage of opinions on prediction markets and online gambling. I sat down with West Virginia Delegate Shawn Fluharty to hear them! I also talk about the big issues in gambling right now at the end of this week’s...

  4. Episode 57: Prediction Markets And Gambling With Holland & Knight Attorney Joshua Kirschner

    Joshua Kirschner — a partner at Holland & Knight — stops by The Closing Line podcast to talk about legal issues in prediction markets, including how it intersects with the gaming industry. Plus a rundown of recent news and trends in the US gambling industry from Dustin Gouker. Get full access to...

  5. Episode 56: Loserball, A New Spin On Fantasy Football, With Founder Jonathan Gruber

    What if you rooted for fumbles and bad defense instead of touchdowns and yards? Loserball is fantasy football reimagined; I talked with founder Jonathan Gruber about his startup on this week’s Closing Line podcast. You can find the company on social media as @PlayLoserball, including on Twitter....

  6. Episode 55: Talking World Cup Betting With Sportradar VP Of The Americas Brian Josephs

    The World Cup is underway, and it is a huge opportunity for sports betting in the United States, which is one of the hosts of the event. How big is that opportunity and what should we watch over the next month? I spoke with Brian Josephs, who is vice president of the Americas for sports data and...

  7. Episode 54: EDGE Markets Raises $29.2M Series A, With CEO Seni Thomas

    Press release to accompany this week's podcast: NEW YORK – June 8, 2026 – EDGE Markets, a financial services company that creates products for alternative financial markets in the gaming, crypto and prediction markets’ space, announced today that it closed a $29.2 million Series A round. CoinFund...

  8. Episode 53: BetHog Just Raised A $10M Series A, With CEO Nigel Eccles

    BetHog — a company started by FanDuel founder Nigel Eccles — announced a $10 million Series A financing round. As part of the raise, BetHog also launched Sentient Studios, which is “a new B2B provider that enables casino operators to deploy AI-powered dealers across their live online casino...

  9. Episode 52: Responsible Online Gaming With ROGA Director Jennifer Shatley

    ROGA: https://www.responsibleonlinegaming.org Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

  10. Episode 51: Gambling Addiction With Former NBA Player Randy Livingston And Sports Agent Anita Ondine Smith

    Anita's book came out this week, not on March 3, which you can check out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068480645 More about Randy's issues with gambling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMFC5z4oPoc And the post I referenced in the open:...

  11. Episode 50: The Future Of Gambling With Sports Betting Alliance President Joe Maloney

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  12. Episode 49: Next.io's Pierre Lindh Talks About The Upcoming NYC Summit

    Want to come to Next.io New York City? Some notes on the first part of the podcast: • Yesterday’s Closing Line. Some polls that have addressed Americans’ concerns about integrity • Yahoo • Ipsos • Quinnipiac • The NFL’s video about the season being...

  13. Episode 48: Sports Prediction Markets With Sporttrade CEO Alex Kane

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  14. Episode 47: Super Bowl Betting Projections And Prediction Markets Cannibalization With LSR's Eric Ramsey

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  15. Episode 46: What You Should Care About In Prediction Markets Litigation With Attorney Andrew Kim

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  16. Episode 45: Talking ESPN Bet And Barstool Sportsbook With Former TheScore CEO John Levy

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  17. Episode 44: Fixing The Sports Betting Picks Ecosystem With Juice Reel CEO

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  18. Episode 43: The Five Biggest Stories In US Gambling For 2025

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  19. Episode 42: The Anniversary Of Sports Betting Via Prediction Markets

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  20. Episode 41: The Vibes On Legal Sports Betting Vs. Prediction Markets

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  21. Episode 40: Prediction Markets Are Going To Be... Everywhere?

    Prediction markets – and sports betting – are going to be in every app with a wallet at the current rate. Fake news or the coming reality? I take a look at recent events and the future for prediction market integrations. Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

  22. Episode 39: Five Hot Takes On The NBA Betting Scandal

    THE EFFECTS OF THE HYPER-GLOBALIZATION OF LEGALIZED SPORTS BETTING ON MATCH-FIXING AND COMPETITION MANIPULATION IN THE OLYMPICS https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?params=/context/glj/article/1228/&path_info=Helgren_The_Effects_of_the_Hyper_Globalization....pdfA brief timeline of US...

  23. Episode 38: The State Of Prediction Markets After All The Chaos

    For backstory: Here’s my story on Kalshi/Polymarket + NHL. Here’s the full NHL press release. And here is my post on DraftKings acquiring Railbird. Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

  24. Episode 37: The Mental Gymnastics Behind Calling Things ‘Not Gambling’

    Some posts I reference in the pod: https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/more-times-kalshi-said-you-could-bet https://closingline.substack.com/p/the-takeaway-nothing-is-gambling Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

  25. Episode 36: Everyone Should Operate A Prediction Market Tomorrow

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  26. Episode 35: What Would Happen In Online Gambling If I Were In Charge

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  27. Episode 34: Talking The Challenger Series With GeoComply's David Briggs

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  28. Episode 33: I Don't Really Hate Prediction Markets

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  29. Episode 32: A Sad State Of Affairs For Gambling, And For Me

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  30. Episode 31: Everyone Knows The NFL Profited From Sports Betting Before The ESPN Deal, Right?

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  31. Episode 30: The Imaginary Line On Where Prediction Markets Will Stop

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  32. Episode 29: Sportsbooks Eyeing Prediction Markets Are Damned If They Do, Damned If They Don't

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  33. Episode 28: Why Is The 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline In Jeopardy?

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  34. Episode 27: Why MLB Moving Toward Robot Umpires Is Good For Sports Betting

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  35. Episode 26: If You Like Chaos, You'll Love The Current State Of US Gambling

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  36. Episode 25: No, FanDuel Didn't Change Its Terms To Screw Bettors

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  37. Episode 24: Why 34 States Are United Against Kalshi

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  38. Episode 23: Five Things We Learned About The Future Of Sports Betting Under The CFTC

    More background for today's pod: https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/everything-cftc-pick-quintenz-said Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

  39. Episode 22: The Economic Value Of Sports Prediction Markets(?)

    More background for today's pod: https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/think-tank-to-cftc-on-prediction-markets Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

  40. Episode 21: What Are The Guardrails For Election Betting?

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  41. Episode 20: Kalshi Is A Source Of Truth, Except When It Isn't

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  42. Episode 19: Prepare For The Future Of Gambling, Or Get Left Behind

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  43. Episode 18: Nationwide Legal Sports Betting Would Be Great, But...

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  44. Episode 17: I Swear I Am Not Crying Wolf On Sports Betting Via Prediction Markets

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  45. Episode 16: Do Gambling Laws Even Matter Anymore?

    Background reading: https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/si-predict-new-global-prediction-market Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

  46. Episode 15: Are You On Defcon 1 Yet For Nationwide Sports Betting?

    Reports: New Orleans hoops suspensions over gambling probe Fresno State holds out players; sources confirm betting inquiry Reports: Temple’s connection to a probe into unusual gambling activity may be part of wider ring Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

  47. Episode 14: Why College Betting Investigations Are Bad For Business

    Reports: New Orleans hoops suspensions over gambling probe Fresno State holds out players; sources confirm betting inquiry Reports: Temple’s connection to a probe into unusual gambling activity may be part of wider ring Get full access to The Closing Line at closingline.substack.com/subscribe

  48. Episode 13: New AGA Numbers Show How Online Gambling Is Growing The Pie

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  49. Episode 12: Kalshi Is A Sportsbook, And I'm Waiting For The Media To Be Mad About It

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  50. Episode 11: Four Things To Know About US Sports Betting Heading Into Super Bowl

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About this show

Opinions and analysis from consultant and writer Dustin Gouker about the gambling industry in the US, from sports betting to online casinos and lottery.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Closing Line Podcast have?

The Closing Line Podcast has 61 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 27, 2026.

What is The Closing Line Podcast about?

Opinions and analysis from consultant and writer Dustin Gouker about the gambling industry in the US, from sports betting to online casinos and lottery. closingline.substack.com

How often does The Closing Line Podcast release new episodes?

The Closing Line Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 61 episodes since October 2023.

Who hosts The Closing Line Podcast?

The Closing Line Podcast is created and hosted by Dustin Gouker.
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