Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett

The Rise of Sports Betting Across North America

Episode Summary

Donnovan brings on New York Times writer Eric Lipton to discuss his piece on the rise of sports betting and gambling in North America, and what led to its ever-present nature in every major sport (2:24). How did this happen so quickly, and could gambling still be on the rise? Afterwards, Donnovan and Sho react to the news that the Phoenix Suns will be under new management, and chat about the continually rising valuations of sports franchises in every major sport on Earth (28:38). NYT Piece: https://nyti.ms/3jhb1iM The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Episode Notes

Donnovan brings on New York Times writer Eric Lipton to discuss his piece on the rise of sports betting and gambling in North America, and what led to its ever-present nature in every major sport (2:24). How did this happen so quickly, and could gambling still be on the rise? Afterwards, Donnovan and Sho react to the news that the Phoenix Suns will be under new management, and chat about the continually rising valuations of sports franchises in every major sport on Earth (28:38).

 

NYT Piece: https://nyti.ms/3jhb1iM

 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.