BAES 80: The Online Gambling Bubble is About to Burst (ft. David Hill)

Seems like everywhere you turn these days you're being told by a celebrity just how easy it is to gamble on sports through your phone. And honestly? They're right! It's so easy! This week we have writer David Hill on to discuss the rise of online gambling and its far-reaching effects in politics, culture, sports, and of course...the gambling industry itself. Check out Dave's comprehensive article in RollingStone here: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/sports-betting-law-draftkings-fanduel-1235158334/ Follow Dave on Twitter here: https://x.com/davehill77 This week's bonus is a real doozy. https://benandemilshow.com BOSTON! we are coming to you! https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/ben-and-emil/ NEW YORK! we are also coming to you! https://www.caveat.nyc/events/ben-and-emil-live-in-nyc-2-8-2025 LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g CHECK OUT OUR BONUS EPISODES: https://benandemilshow.com Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa Leave a comment to be featured as the comment of the week next week! And also, like this video, please! Thank you! __ ROCKET MONEY: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://rocketmoney.com/baes today! MASTERCLASS: MasterClass has great offers during the holidays, sometimes as much as 50% off! Head to https://masterclass.com/baes for the current offer! __ Latest MEATBALL SPECIAL HERE: https://youtu.be/Euyfzwmq8WY Last week's episode HERE: https://youtu.be/rXA-Tg-VS-M We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U This episode was shot and edited by Connor Rousseau / @ conrad_roussrad Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices