E255 - Keith Whyte from Safer Gambling Strategies

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Keith Whyte, Founder & President at Safer Gambling Strategies LLC.

Hear them discuss: 01:24 - How Keith got into the space of problem gambling and responsible betting 02:16 - The definition of problem gambling vs. responsible gambling 05:35 - How gambling addiction compares to substance addictions like drugs or alcohol 07:25 - The gender breakdown of gambling addiction and who is most at risk 08:42 - Whether the form of gambling (sports betting, slots, etc.) changes addiction pathology 10:15 - Why gambling addiction is considered a “hidden addiction” 12:46 - What Keith wants betting executives to understand about addiction 17:28 - Keith’s view on operator responsibility and the need for regulatory clarity 20:50 - The challenges of affordability checks and drawing the line on responsible gambling 22:50 - The cost of regulation and its unintended consequences, especially for startups 27:00 - Jason and Keith dive into Kalshi and the convergence of trading and betting 30:50 - Empowering consumers with limit-setting tools and self-awareness 32:12 - Jason on why unfair pricing, not betting itself, is the real issue

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