Vig & Juice is a podcast discussing the history and legality of gambling and sports betting in the US hosted by three attorneys who practice Fantasy Sports & Gaming Law at Vela Wood.

In this episode, we explain the meaning of Vig & Juice, discuss gambling’s roots in Greek mythology, and lay out the three elements that define gambling.

Time Stamps

• 1:25 – Podcast Name Explanation


• 3:45 – Greek Mythology


• 4:45 – Definition of Gambling


• 8:20 – Outlawing Gambling


• 12:20 – History of Sports Betting


• 14:55 – Rad’s First Sports Bet


• 17:45 – History of Casinos


• 19:05 – Podcast Forecast


• 19:45 – Lottery & 13 Original Colonies Bet

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