David Hill
Author and journalist who has written about sports betting for outlets like Rolling Stone, hosted a podcast about professional gamblers, and is the featured guest discussing the expansion of sports wagering and prediction markets.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 11min
Is the Online Gambling Bubble about to Bust? with David Hill
David Hill, a freelance journalist and author of "The Vapors," dives deep into the world of online gambling. He discusses his roots in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and the troubling tactics of big companies like Draftkings and FanDuel to profit off gamblers. The conversation highlights the industry's current state, perceived as a bubble, and addresses the hefty taxes and competition that hinder profitability. Hill also critiques the intrusive advertising saturating sports, raising ethical concerns about gambling's impact on society.
Mar 10, 2026 • 0sec
The explosion of sports betting in America
David Hill, author and journalist who covers sports betting and prediction markets, traces how wagering blew up after 2018 and moved from Nevada to every state. He talks about mobile apps and new in-play bet types, leagues embracing betting, the math behind wagers, sportsbook business models, integrity risks from player props, and the tangled regulatory landscape.
