Prime Suspects

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 48, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: The chaotic NFL Week 3 results and its impact on Prime Sports Responding to a controversial comparison on legalized sports betting and discussing proposed regulatory changes The MLB Players Association's lawsuits against major sportsbooks for unauthorized use of player likenesses   Watch the video version here.   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 47, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this episode, the guys take a deep dive on last week's MA Gaming Commission hearing on limiting, including: Their high-level impressions of the discourse in the hearing, which included Joe as a participant The positions taken by many of the other operators at the hearing, their characterization of "advantage play", the justifications for lack of communication to bettors that have been limited, and more The options that remain for bettors that have been limited, and what the guys expect to happen next in this discussion and process in MA   Watch the video version here.   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 46, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: Highlights from the opening games of the NFL season and how Prime fared Bet365 generates more revenue in Kentucky than BetMGM, Caesars, and ESPN BET combined A look at the delayed launch of Penn’s ESPN BET app   Watch the video version here.   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 45, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: New numbers from Arizona showing strong growth in handle, and why the guys are excited about expanding to the state later this year DraftKings’ acquisition of Simplebet, what it says about DraftKings' strategy, and what it means for the future of the "micro betting" category The imminent start of the 2024 NFL regular season, and what they expect to see both on the field of play and in the betting markets   Watch the video version here. More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 44, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: News that Kentucky surpassed revenue projections through the first 9 months since launch, and what the guys make of it given Prime Sports’ ambition to enter the state later this year  ⁠Colorado Division of Gaming taking a moral stance against 100+ betting markets for being too "negative” The sweepstakes model coming into the spotlight in recent weeks, and how things might play out for new entrants in that space   Link mentioned in the episode: What is Sweepstakes Betting by Unabated   Watch the video version here.   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 43, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: July’s mobile betting market share numbers in New Jersey, and what the guys make of Prime Sports cracking the top 10 list for the first time Notre Dame’s suspension of its mens swimming program for 2024-25 after it was revealed that athletes created an internal sportsbook - and why Joe and Adam have opposing takes on it MA Gaming Commission’s plans to hold another meeting on betting limits, and whether they drive a different outcome after being largely stood up by operators at May’s meeting   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 42, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: Their retrospective on the Olympics as a betting event now that it has concluded, including how the results fell for the sportsbook, and Prime Sports’ decision to pay out both sides of the gold medals market  ⁠The Bet Bash re-hash, with their personal reflections on last week’s conference in Las Vegas, and key takeaways for Prime Sports as headline sponsor of the event The home stretch of NFL pre-season, and their thoughts on how bettors can best utilize their time to prepare for the start of the regular season with less than 3 weeks remaining until kickoff   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

In this special bonus episode of Prime Suspects, host Matt Landes joins Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn for an in-person episode recorded live at Bet Bash on August 7, 2024.     The guys give their takes on a few current topics, including: The NFL Hall of Fame game being called after 3 quarters, and reaction to how it was graded across regulated sportsbooks The DraftKings forthcoming surcharge in high-tax states, which the guys explore from several perspectives Recent comments from PENN suggesting that forcing operators to publicly post limits would decrease competition   In addition, the guys answer questions from the live audience about the potential of betting exchanges, Plannatech's new license in Arizona, what they think the industry is doing well, and more!     More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 41, featuring Joe Brennan Jr. flying solo for this week's episode, with special guest Jesse Learmonth from the Betting Startups Podcast. In this one, the guys do a deep dive on the topic of innovation within the betting industry, and discuss: How operators are able to differentiate, and some examples of new approaches to both product and the player experience The growing ecosystem of betting tools, and why that category is where Joe would build if he started a new company tomorrow The nuanced dynamics of the relationship between affiliates and operators - especially for those affiliates that are looking for direct data feeds The challenges for B2B companies trying to integrate their products with sportsbooks Joe’s top piece of advice for any entrepreneurs building within the space   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 40, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: How Prime Sports manages risk on markets with overwhelming favorites, and how it views players that seek to capitalize on those disparities  News that DraftKings has sold VSiN back to its original owners, and what it says about the hopes of convergence between media and sports betting Next week's BetBash conference in Las Vegas (sponsored by Prime Sports), and their tips on how attendees can maximize their BetBash experience    More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 39, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: A preview of Olympics betting offerings at Prime Sports Recent struggles at other operators, with layoffs at ESPN Bet, Betfred exiting OH, and SuperBook shuttering outside NV The launch of the American Bettors' Voice by Billy Walters and Spanky, and the impact they expect it to have   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 38, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: Betting market manipulation, head fakes, and how those influence Prime Sports' risk management  DraftKings' $100k fine by NJDGE for reporting inaccuracies, whether the fine fits the crime New data from Illinois that prop, parlay, and in-play bets officially surpass 50% of handle, and what that means for the future of traditional betting markets   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 37, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: Last week’s story of OddsJam co-founder Alex Monahan winning $60k with Betr as an example of finding positive expected value in the market Their selections of “must read” books on sports betting for people to further their education and understanding of key concepts ⁠The challenges of betting while traveling, and their perspective on getting down when you’re on the road   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 36, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn. In this one, the guys discuss: Low limits across sportsbooks for the NBA draft market, and why Joe and Adam have divergent views on it The unfolding saga of a lawsuit against Spanky, the role of beards, and where responsible gaming fits into the story Examples of some sportsbooks applying odds changes automatically, and in what cases the guys think that is an acceptable practice   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 35, hosted by Matt Landes, and features Joe Brennan Jr. flying solo for this week's episode. In this one, the guys discuss: Prime Sports' learnings from the first full NBA and NHL seasons, and how those learnings will be applied going into the new seasons next fall The difficulty of getting an edge as a professional sports bettor, and what it takes to be profitable long-term Recent news that the Tipico brand will be leaving the US market, and what that might portend for other Tier 2 operators currently trying to carve out market share in the US   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 34, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.   In this episode, the guys explore the new tax regime in Illinois as an overarching theme to discuss: News that ESPN market share dropped below 5% in MD despite its established brand, and how Prime Sports is thinking about brand building as a newer entrant Their reaction to Monday's news that the Supreme Court will not be hearing West Flagler and Associate’s legal challenge to the compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state The launch of the American Bettors' Voice, and their assessment on future prospects of legislators and regulators properly accounting for the bettor's voice   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

In this special bonus episode, Joe and Adam join host Matt Landes for an extended discussion on a recent episode of Matt's podcast, Props & Hops.   The guys have a wide-ranging conversation covering their legendary backgrounds in betting, the inside scoop on the historic PASPA repeal, and Prime Sports' unique value proposition to bettors. They also discuss the US gambling industry's biggest threats and opportunities, the virtues of whiskey and local beer on draft, and the balance between creativity and productivity.     More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 33, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.   In this episode, the guys explore the new tax regime in Illinois as an overarching theme to discuss: The possibility of NJ (where Prime Sports operates) introducing a tiered tax rate similar to Illinois, and how they're thinking about potential impacts  Opposition to the new tax by Illinois operators within the Sports Betting Alliance, and the likelihood they make good on threats to leave the state How new tax structures like the one in Illinois is likely to impact the end consumer, including likely changes to bonuses and inducements    More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 32, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.   The guys discuss: Kickoff of cricket's T20 World Cup, and what opportunities this presents for bettors at Prime Sports Their takes on the Matt Buchalter v. Caesars case in Ontario, and what people should make of the regulator's ruling Michigan sending a cease and desist letter to Bovada, and whether this could be a catalyst for other action against offshore operators     More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.

Prime Suspects is back with Ep. 31, hosted by Matt Landes, and featuring Joe Brennan Jr. and Adam Bjorn.   The guys discuss: Why "the summer's just packed" with sporting events that other operators are not prioritizing The Massachusetts Gaming Commission's efforts to peel back the curtain on books limiting bettors, and what they make of sportsbooks deciding not to participate The current state of the tout industry, and what makes a pick service worth paying for   More:  Register at PrimeSports.com Download the Prime Sports app Follow Prime Sports on Twitter/X Follow Joe Brennan on Twitter/X Follow Adam Bjorn on Twitter/X     You must be 21 or over to play on Prime Sports. Always bet responsibly and within your limits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1 800 GAMBLER.