Episode 122

The Only Sports Betting Conference for Gamblers: "But it's honestly the only sports betting conference out there focused on the gambler, on the sports bettor. So, there's really nobody, on our heels trying to offer something of this magnitude."
— Spanky [00:03:50 → 00:04:02]

The Value of BetBash: "If you can't get that $700 worth of value out of BetBash, you probably shouldn't be betting sports at some point."
— Spanky [00:05:22 → 00:05:30]

Unexpected Value in NFL Betting Seminars: "As someone who doesn't bet pregame, I learned a lot that helped me with my live betting, and I think that that seminar in the NFL was a really good, like, preseason primer with really good information."
— Andrew Pace [00:08:12 → 00:08:22]

Turning Insights Into Profits: "We ended up doing 12% ROI on our college football live bets last year, and that session got me mentally sharp and ready for week one."
— Andrew Pace [00:08:34 → 00:09:23]

The Value of BetBash: "$700 is not cheap. But if you can't get $700 worth of value in BetBash, you you can't figure out value at all. So, yeah, it was awesome."
— Andrew Pace [00:09:23 → 00:09:32]

Mixed Reviews on Seminar Scheduling: "I would call it mixed reviews for for the seminars and and how you came up with them and who's on them and when, where, and the timing of them all."
— Shane Mercer [00:13:23 → 00:14:00]

Why Sports Betting 101 Still Matters: "Last year at BetBash, we had over 90 people. I think it was 90 something, 93 people sign up for sports betting one zero one. So there are a lot of newcomers that come to BetBash. So we have to be able to cater to those new bettors that are coming into the space."
— Spanky [00:14:56 → 00:15:11]

The Struggle of Gamblers With Banks: "I've been kicked out of so many banks in my lifetime because once they hear that you're a gambler, they're like, gambler? What kind of shit is this? We don't wanna and then you just get kicked out."
— Spanky [00:16:39 → 00:16:45]

The Roots of Gambling: "I think all of us kinda got introduced to gambling, whether it be playing poker or betting horses. So I always have a soft spot a soft spot in my heart for, for for power mutual betting and the horse racing, and I think that's something that we'll we'll offer we offer to our, to our attendees."
— Spanky [00:17:34 → 00:17:51]

Live Podcast Experiences: "I think it'll be cool to have something like that live and be able to to grab a grab a beer with him while while he's doing his show."
— Shane Mercer [00:21:44 → 00:21:50]

Balancing Life and Sports Betting: "It's up to you. Like, you know, like, it's not You're not there's no mandatory attendance. You know, it's a one tick one price gets it all and all is whatever you want it to be. You know, what I would advise is you try to take advantage as much as possible, but, you know, have fun, enjoy yourself."
— Spanky [00:23:03 → 00:23:20]

Welcoming Newcomers in Sports Betting: "If you were a newcomer and you think this is so overwhelming, there's so much shit going on, don't worry. We you know what I mean? We'll hold your hand. You find me, some one of my staff, and I'm sure even you guys."
— Spanky [00:23:27 → 00:23:37]

Networking with Your CPA in a Changing Regulatory Climate: "Actually, Gary Condler is my CPA. So I have not met Gary in person. So looking forward to meeting him in person, this time around, which is hilarious."
— John Wilson [00:24:45 → 00:24:56]

The Betfair Act and Gambler Tax Write-Offs: "Are you, hopeful that, we'll be able to avoid this, this particular piece of legislation taking effect in January, that would reduce, your write offs from a 100% of losses to 90%?"
— Shane Mercer [00:25:33 → 00:25:49]

Borderline Tyranny: "When you pay tax on income that's not even income, I think that's when you've crossed the line."
— Spanky [00:27:24 → 00:27:30]

Idaho and Sports Betting Legislation: "It's crazy how some of these bills and laws try to come into play from, people that don't really understand the impact."
— Spanky [00:27:47 → 00:27:56]

Viral Fandom for Politicians: "You don't have to pay a crowd or pump a crowd in to, you know, some of these politicians. They have to pay for crowds or they have to, you know, kinda, you know, manufacture fandom."
— Spanky [00:30:15 → 00:30:27]

Event Organization Done Right: "You do the surveys, and then as a sponsor, pretty detailed call on all the feedback associated with the sponsorship package, of BetBash. And, we can see that that feedback has been integrated into this year's event."
— Andrew Pace [00:34:05 → 00:34:19]

First Timer Excitement: "I'm really excited as a first timer to to be coming out of that. Can't wait to meet you in person, Spanky, and just shake your hand. Looking forward to it."
— Shane Mercer [00:37:35 → 00:37:43]

Viral Betting Strategy: "You could literally join inplayLIVE for those picks in August and get those and not even worry about our live shit, and there's tremendous value in it."
— Andrew Pace [00:39:24 → 00:40:11]

Viral Shifts in CFL Team Rankings: "So, the Montreal Alouettes at the start of the season were the favorite to win it all. BC was the second favorite."
— Andrew Pace [00:41:37 → 00:41:43]

Sports Betting Secrets: "There's just an insane amount of ROI, betting those pregame middles. They just don't exist in the NFL. I wouldn't do it in the CFL, so the scores aren't as consistent."
— John Wilson [00:46:29 → 00:46:39]

Quarterbacks Returning from Injury: "So anytime I get these quarterbacks that are coming back, I'm just gonna kinda wait in a little bit slowly and just make sure my I'm calibrating everything correctly."
— John Wilson [00:47:12 → 00:47:20]

Viral Sports Betting Strategy: "I think people just tend to blindly bet, like, home favorites in this league, and while we see the line move, you know, like, the day before and the day of a lot of the time."
— John Wilson [00:47:59 → 00:48:07]