Business of Betting: E188 Joel Simkins
On this edition of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Joel Simkins. Joel began his career as a leading equity analyst before successfully transitioning to investment banking where he has gained a wealth of experience in the gaming industry. Jason and Joel cover a range of topics such as regulation in the industry, discussion on some of the leading sports betting companies, Joel’s advice to young entrepreneurs and much more!
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Timecodes:
00:37 – Joel’s early life & background in the industry
08:00 – Which betting apps does Joel enjoy using?
12:36 – How does Mojo work?
15:53 – Will FanDuel & Draft Kings maintain their duopoly in the near future?
21:12 – PointsBet
27:41 – Joel’s advice to aspiring start-ups trying to get into the industry
30:45 – Regulation in the industry
37:00 – Why isn’t offshore betting being investigated by the Government?
42:18 – What does Joel want to be when he grows up?