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I'm joined by the “face of legalized sports betting,” Sara Slane, founder of Slane Advisory and former senior vice president of public affairs at the American Gaming Association. We talk about the future of legalized sports gambling, whether the NCAA should push to ban prop bets on college athletes, and what types of bets the sports books want you to make. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .
On this episode of Power the Journey, join various executives in the sports wagering industry as they lead an interactive conversation focused on industry growth, future challenges, and career opportunities. In May 2022, Benjie Levy was named Head of Penn Interactive (PI), in addition to continuing to serve as President & Chief Operating Officer of theScore. As Head of PI, he oversees the company's Interactive segment, including operations for Barstool Sportsbook and mychoicecasino.com. He reports to Todd George, Penn's Executive Vice President of Operations. At theScore, Benjie leads all day-to-day operations as well as strategy and corporate development across its integrated media and gaming businesses. A respected sports business industry veteran, he has been integral in leading the evolution of theScore into a technology driven, mobile-first company that uniquely integrates media and betting. Most recently, he spearheaded theScore Bet's launch in its home province of Ontario in April 2022 and the milestone completion of its proprietary technology stack in July 2022. Previously, he played a key role in building theScore's television business and oversaw its sale to Rogers Media in 2012. A graduate of the University of Toronto with a B.Com specializing in Finance. Sara Slane has over 15 years of experience working in the casino gaming industry. Most recently, she launched her own practice focused on strategizing with media companies, teams and leagues about the sports betting opportunity. Prior, she was the senior vice president of public affairs at the American Gaming Association. In this role, Sara played an instrumental part in leading advocacy efforts to build favorable perceptions of the gaming industry and overturn the ban lifting the federal ban on sports wagering in America. Sara has consummated over a billion dollars in deals between stakeholders in the sports and gaming industries. She currently serves on numerous boards and advisory positions throughout the industry. Jeremy Kudon is a partner attorney at the law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Jeremy began his legal career working in commercial litigation, servicing large corporate clients with a national presence. Through this work, Jeremy developed a niche for building and operating state legislative campaigns, which led to his founding of Orrick's public policy group. Jeremy's involvement in the gaming world began in 2014 when his group led campaigns across the country for daily fantasy sports legislation. Leading up to the repeal of the federal ban on sports wagering, Jeremy represented some of the largest prospective sports wagering operators and several professional sports leagues, such as the NBA, MLB, and PGA Tour, to prepare advocacy campaigns for legalization of sports wagering. Today, Jeremy remains a prominent figure in sports wagering legalization, coordinating and leading lobbying efforts for sports wagering legislation on behalf of his clients across the country. This conversation is moderated by Dan Sabreen, Vice President of Communications at Penn Interactive.
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the court ruling that the Wire Act only applies to interstate sports betting, new bills filed in Texas and Georgia, and the NJ DGE cracking down on withdrawal delays, plus they talk to Sara Slane of Slane Advisory about how attitudes toward sports betting have evolved, what's preventing online casino legislation from catching on, and when one of the "big four" states will have mobile wagering. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more.
Sports Betting Hall of Famer Sara Slane joins host Wayne Kimmel on the SeventySix Capital Leadership Series to discuss how she became one of the foremost leaders in sports betting and what she envisions for the future of the industry. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: bit.ly/LSSlane
Offshore sportsbook and casino 5Dimes paid almost $50 million to US authorities in a settlement that avoided criminal prosecution. But questions still abound. We also break down the huge Caesars and William Hill deal as well as talk to gaming industry advisor Sara Slane. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Jared and Ariel open the final hour of the show saying there's a big difference in LeBron James from when he plays in the playoffs, to when he is in the Finals. Sara Slane joins the show to look at the latest news and updates from the legal gambling world. Diane Knox joins the show to preview the weekend in PGA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Offshore sportsbook and casino 5Dimes paid almost $50 million to US authorities in a settlement that avoided criminal prosecution. But questions still abound. We also break down the huge Caesars and William Hill deal as well as talk to gaming industry advisor Sara Slane.
On a special edition of Gamble On, USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan share highlights of some of the top guest appearances from the past two years, featuring James Holzhauer, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Morten Andersen, Doug Kezirian, Kip Levin, Don Van Natta, Raymond Lesniak, Sara Slane, Dr. David J. Chao, Anthony Curtis, William Pascrell III, Captain Jack Andrews, Rufus Peabody, Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Dan Back, and Brad Feinberg. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more.
Ariel Epstein and Jared Smith discuss the NHL 24-Team Playoff Bracket, the NBA, the UFC's new location, and more. Also, Sara Slane joins the show to discuss the current state of sports gambling and where she expects sports gambling to be in the next few years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff and Richard host. Transfermarkt’s Manuel Veth on the looming return of the German Bundesliga, and what it means for other major leagues (21:11). The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s Scott Crawford on what’s been going on at the museum during the pandemic while readying to re-open its doors (40:17). Slane Advisory’s Sara Slane on […]
Bill King is joined by sports betting consultant Sara Slane and they discuss impact COVID-19 is having on the sports betting landscape.
The 2020 NFL Draft is shaping up to be the most watched in history. Bill King is joined by Sara Slane, Sports Betting Consultant and former Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the American Gaming Association. They discuss the downturn in sports betting during the coronavirus pandemic and the expected increase from this year's NFL Draft.
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze PointsBet's plans to operate in Illinois, the billion-dollar deal in the works between the APT and IMG, and the debate over Chris Moneymaker's Poker Hall of Fame worthiness as the WSOP Main Event begins, plus they talk to former AGA VP Sara Slane as she strikes out on her own with the launch of Slane Advisory. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more.
Mason Champion, the Sports & Entertainment Director for Morgan Stanley, joins us to outline his expertise in managing, advising, & budgeting NFL player's earnings. Plus, Russell Wilson is the latest benefactor of a prospering NFL revenue stream. Sara Slane from the American Gaming Association joins us to break down where Sports Betting is across the USA, & how teams and leagues are already benefiting from it.
Sara Slane, the Senior Vice President of the American Gaming Association talks about the state of gambling in the U.S.
Gambling.com's Thom Cunningham, a tireless college basketball observer, joins Brant James and Ryan Butler to poke and prod their NCAA Tournament brackets before they go into the metaphorical (or perhaps literal?) shredder. Knowledge flows forth. There's also American Gaming Association president Bill Miller and senior vice president of public affairs Sara Slane via national teleconference on the state of sports betting before the traditional largest wagering market of the year in the United States. Time Stamps: 7:09 - Cunningham: "Belmont passes the eye test." 7:30 - But no one knows where it is. 8:18 - Is Thom a bot? 15:08 - AGA's Sara Slane on her organization not being the "fun police." 16:04 - Slane on the "hypocricy" of the NCAA. 16:58 - Thom fills out your bracket. 25:50 - Thom says Tennessee is vulnerable. 28:50 - Thom on tourney upset watch. 35:32 - Thom on Virginia Tech and Florida State. 55:45 - After obligatory Zion Williamson talk, Brant, Ryan and Thom discuss the most interesting player you're not talking about - who very well may play Zion in the second round - as well as other teams/players and story lines you need to know 61:40 - Ryan unveils his surprise Final Four pick(s) - and Brant learns the difference between Billikens and Slender Man 66:45 - Brant and Ryan have a special March Madness edition of the #OddBet and Thom gives us way more information that we could have ever imagined about North Carolina Central. Now we're rooting NCC. Links you need: James: American Gaming Associations says $8.4 billion we be bet on NCAA Tourney Cummings: How and where to watch the NCC Tournament Cunningham: Biggest Tourney Spread Upsets Since 2000 Come see us ... ... at our new Bookies.com page. ... on Instagram. ... on Twitter. Additional musicians: Renee - shredder. Thank you, Spain.
USBets.com Managing Editor Eric Raskin and Senior Analyst John Brennan analyze the November revenue numbers in New Jersey, PointsBet's potential appeal and impact, and the end of the bizarre bathroom prop bet, plus they talk to American Gaming Association VP of Public Affairs Sara Slane about the challenges she faces and her personal gambling predilections. Find us on Twitter @US_Bets or go to USBets.com for more.
In the first episode of The Over/Under, Bloomberg Tax’s Ryan Prete explains the history of outlawed sports betting in America and the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent reversal of the ban. Prete sits down with Richard Auxier of the Tax Policy Center to discuss early tax revenue figures from legalized sports betting, and whether sports betting could serve as an “end all” to state fiscal woes. Prete also talks with Sara Slane of the American Gaming Association about the possibility of a federal sports betting framework. Host: Ryan Prete. Producer: RJ Jewell and Nicholas Anzalotta-Kynoch.