Listen "Nigel Eccles Fan Duel co-founder"
Episode Synopsis
My guest on this episode is Nigel Eccles, co-founder of Fan Duel.[00:00] Introduction of Nigel Eccles, co-founder of FanDuel[00:48] Nigel’s background and first company [02:04] Nigel’s educational background and interest in gambling, selling variance[06:59] Joining Flutter and prediction markets, exchange models[10:04] Founding FanDuel, fantasy sports, sports betting[14:31] Sports betting in Nevada, over-regulation and limited innovation[18:47] Leaving FanDuel[20:08] Vertical businesses, pandemic spike and whipsaw[20:59] Bettor are getting dumber, banning winners, and the popularity of parlays[24:20] Sharps, betting patterns, cat and mouse games, and taking sharp action[27:24] BetHog online crypto casino, innovation, and payment processing fees[31:42] Managing crypto volatility[33:17] The future of online gaming and crypto [36:10] Final thoughtsX.com/nigelecclesBethog.comBetdex.comFanDuel.com
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