NEXT.io Podcast16 Des 2024

Vested Interest #18: How Robinhood (& others) could disrupt sportsbetting - NEXT.io Podcast

🎙NEXT.io Podcast #18 of Vested Interest, with Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig & Benjie Cherniak.

In this episode, we dive into Robinhood’s surprising potential entry into the sports betting industry, the rise of federally regulated prediction markets, and how non-gaming giants like Amazon and X (Twitter) could disrupt the iGaming space. We also review the biggest M&A moves of 2024 and uncover the secrets behind successful exits.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and sponsors.

02:21 - Robinhood’s potential move into the U.S. sports betting sector.

05:10 - How Robinhood could disrupt the industry and potential strategies.

09:55 - The evolution of prediction markets and regulatory considerations.

17:07 - Exploring disruptive forces from outside the iGaming industry.

24:48 - Could companies like Amazon or X (Twitter) enter the gaming space?

30:12 - A year-end review of M&A activity in 2024 and standout deals.

37:15 - Lessons from successful exits: Bootstrapped vs. VC-backed ventures.

45:38 - Closing remarks and predictions for 2025.

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