From Sportsbook To Prediction Market: ProphetX with Jake Benzaquen

From Sportsbook To Prediction Market: ProphetX with Jake Benzaquen

Thomas Viola is joined by ProphetX Co-Founder Jake Benzaquen to discuss the journey from an exchange operating on the sports betting model, to a gray market sweepstakes, and now to a CFTC regulated prediction market. * 00:00 – Intro * 05:20 – How Sports Betting Has Changed Over the Years * 11:15 – Building Models and Finding an Edge * 18:40 – The Challenges of Betting in Today’s Market * 26:10 – Favorite Stories and Memorable Experiences * 34:00 – The Future of Sports Betting and Prediction Markets * 48:45 – Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks Follow Jake on X at: https://x.com/jakebenzaq Download ProphetX today: https://linktr.ee/ProphetX Follow Thomas on X/Twitter at: https://x.com/TVatWork Follow Thomas on Substack: https://substack.com/@tvatwork? Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating and review!

Betting the FIFA World Cup with Nick Hennion

Expert soccer bettor and BetMGM writer Nick Hennion joins Thomas Viola this week for a deep dive into the World Cup! From Nick's approach to betting soccer, to the differences and quirks of international vs club soccer betting, and Nick's thoughts on betting the 2026 World Cup itself, it's a jam packed episode perfect to get you ready for the biggest sporting event on the planet! * 00:00 – Welcome In + World Cup Fever Hits the USA * 04:15 – Betting International Soccer vs. Club Soccer * 09:00 – What Makes a Team Built for a World Cup Run? * 13:00 – How the New 48-Team Format Changes Everything * 20:30 – Dark Horse Teams That Could Surprise the Field * 25:00 – The Biggest Mismatches and Potential Blowouts * 30:00 – Breaking Down the World Cup Favorites * 38:30 – Golden Boot Predictions & Best Betting Angles Follow Thomas on X/Twitter at: https://x.com/TVatWork Follow Thomas on Substack: https://substack.com/@tvatwork? Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating and review!

Life Running A Major Syndicate with Tom Peabody

Thomas Viola sits down with Tom Peabody for a discussion of his life, his journey into joining his brother Rufus's syndicate, what life is like as the admin of a major betting group, music, and more! * 00:00 – Intro + Tom Peabody joins the podcast * 03:30 – How Tom got started in professional sports betting * 07:40 – What day-to-day life looks like in a betting operation * 10:00 – Prediction markets & how they’re changing the betting landscape * 14:00 – Managing risk, golf betting swings & bankroll strategy * 21:30 – Challenges of modern sports betting after legalization * 26:30 – The future of prediction markets & AI in betting * 32:20 – Tom’s music career, creativity & balancing life outside betting Follow Thomas on X/Twitter at: https://x.com/TVatWork Follow Thomas on Substack: https://substack.com/@tvatwork? Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating and review!

Beating Basketball with John Raudebaugh

Unabated's NBA and WNBA news and projections expert John Raudebaugh joins Thomas Viola for a deep dive conversation into building projections for the NBA and WNBA, the importance of news to beating the market, differences between the two leagues, and more! * 00:00 – Intro + John joins the podcast * 01:30 – NBA projections, tanking teams & injury chaos * 06:20 – Why NBA betting is driven by news speed * 08:00 – How WNBA betting differs from NBA betting * 12:00 – WNBA expansion, roster changes & projection challenges * 18:40 – Early season betting strategy & trusting projections * 24:00 – WNBA growth, pace changes & rising scoring trends * 28:00 – Why the WNBA talent level is rapidly improving Follow Thomas on X/Twitter at: https://x.com/TVatWork Follow Thomas on Substack: https://substack.com/@tvatwork? Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating and review!

Living The Bettor Life with Tim Lawson

Thomas Viola is joined by Tim Lawson, host of The Bettor Life Podcast and a bevy of other ventures in the world of gambling content, to talk about the art of interviewing in betting, mental health, their mutual love of Major League Soccer, and so much more! * 00:00 – Intro + Timothy Lawson joins * 02:00 – Double Chance & MLS betting success * 04:00 – Why The Bettor Life ended * 08:00 – Podcasting evolution & interview strategy * 16:00 – Mental health in gambling * 23:00 – Favorite guests & industry insights * 28:30 – Niche content & future podcast ideas * 34:00 – World Cup & soccer betting strategy Follow Thomas on X/Twitter at: https://x.com/TVatWork Follow Thomas on Substack: https://substack.com/@tvatwork? Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating and review!