In this episode, we go over our recent Quarterly Texas Gaming Update Newsletter and discuss fantasy sports and sports wagering regulation updates in Texas and nationwide.

Laws of the Game E4: International Eligibility

Mar 27th, 2023 22m 50s

In this episode, we discuss FIFA regulations on international eligibility, including how FIFA determines which country a player is able to represent in international competitions like the World Cup, how players can effectively switch their nati

Vig & Juice Ep.7: The General Landscape

Nov 2nd, 2022 27m 54s

In this episode, we discuss shifts in the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) landscape, including DFS leaders moving into sports betting, how regulators are approaching non-traditional fantasy games, and our predictions for the political battles that l

Vig & Juice Ep.6: HB 2070 & HB 1121

Jul 20th, 2021 20m 4s

In this episode, we discuss the two sports betting bills proposed in this year's legislative session, HB 2070 and HB 1121, which sought to legalize sports betting in Texas, and we share our predictions for when sports betting could realisticall

Vig & Juice Ep.5: PASPA

Oct 22nd, 2019 22m 31s

In this episode, we discuss PASPA, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, including its carveouts and nationalization issues as well sports leagues' role as enforcers of PASPA.

Vig & Juice Ep.4: The Travel Act

Jun 26th, 2019 19m 10s

In this episode, we discuss the Travel Act of 1961, including Robert Kennedy taking down the mob, gambling's association with other nefarious activities, and the role of federalizing state laws.

Vig & Juice Ep.3: The Wire Act

May 20th, 2019 25m 17s

In this episode, we cover arguably the most monumental piece of legislation regarding sports betting - the Wire Act of 1961 - which prohibited using wire communication for betting and wagering across state lines. We discuss what the Wire Act me

Vig & Juice Ep.2: First U.S. Sports Betting

Apr 3rd, 2019 16m 24s

In this episode, we discuss the first sports betting in the U.S. up to the Wire Act of 1961, including horse racing, the spectator sport known as pedestrianism, and using state lotteries to fund the Revolutionary War.

Vig & Juice Ep.1: Three Elements of Gambling

Mar 25th, 2019 22m 50s

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.

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