Darren Ravel's Controversial 'Teach Kids Betting' Tweet

This episode dives into the growing push to “educate” children about sports betting and why that approach may be doing more harm than good. The panel breaks down where the line actually is between responsible gaming and normalization, how problem gaming is often misidentified or exaggerated, and why some well-intentioned messaging completely misses the mark. The conversation also explores how poker strategy and player behavior may be shifting heading into 2026, what’s driving those changes, and what today’s players need to understand about the evolving landscape.

Circle Back is hosted by Jacob Gramegna and features Mike (Mr. PeanutBettor), Joey Knish, and responsible gaming advocate Isaac Rose-Berman. Together, they bring sharp opinions, industry experience, and real debate to the biggest topics shaping betting, poker, and gaming culture.

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SHOW INDEX

0:00 - Circle Back Friday with Jacob Gramegna, Mike aka Mr. PeanutBettor, Joey Knish and Isaac Rose-Berman

1:38 - The king returns with another GOAT caliber tweet

11:19 - Another update on the gambling tax

15:15 - Changing the perceptions of poker

23:18 - Getting a job as a trader

31:28 - Reading your comments

41:44 - Not actually signs of problem gaming

49:14 - Is this actually problematic

57:26 - Locking in a 0% hedge

1:03:54 - Would you call this good process?

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