Susquehanna's Market-Making Threatens Kalshi, Polymarket via Robinhood
I have said this a few times but think this is going to pose a very interesting threat to Kalshi and Polymarket. Susquehanna does a lot of market-making on the prediction market platforms, and a lot of Kalshi's order flow has come through Robinhood. How this all plays out will be fascinating.
Aaron Gleeman Quits The Athletic, Gains 1k Paid Subs
6:00 AM CT - @AaronGleeman announced he has left The Athletic rather than be reassigned off Twins beat 10:00 AM CT - he tells @FOS he already has nearly 1k paid subs 🤯 https://t.co/DIoLQc92X1
ScoreBet Pushes Risky Low Limits; States Should Intervene
ScoreBet really taking some risks out here lmao. States really shouldn’t let sportsbooks have THIS low of limits https://t.co/IuVSx471JS
Amazon Nails NFL, NBA Streams but Mismanages Crowd Noise
Amazon has overall done a great job with NFL and NBA. But I don’t think they’ve gotten the crowd noise levels right for either yet.
Yemeni Coffee Blooms After Decades of Being Overlooked
Didn’t think about Yemeni coffee one time for the first 39 years of my life but now these shops are popping up like dandelions
Padres Thrive on Weeknight Crowds Before School Ends
What is the secret sauce for Padres attendance? They are packed to the gills on weeknights before school is out.
Florida’s Sole Hard Rock Sportsbook Spikes Betting Totals
Wonder how much higher it gets when you count Florida where only Hard Rock is legal sportsbook
Local Businesses Blocked by Reseller Misrepresentation in Sports Advertising
Yes, the big companies and ad agencies mostly know the score. The issue is like local car dealers or HVAC companies that want to reach sports fans but are having the ability/cost to do so misrepresented by third-party resellers https://t.co/dPEZBOGlUX
Live Sports Streaming Ads Plagued by Fraud, Victims Identified
Over the last few months, several advertising experts have told @FOS that the live sports streaming ad market is rife with fraud. This is what is happening and who it hurts the most: https://t.co/dPEZBOGlUX
Seeking a Fresh Term for Multi‑Platform Engagement
We need a new word for clicks here but multiplatform engagement doesn't exactly roll off the tongue
Teams Should Fund Workers Amid Sky‑High Concession Prices
This is a fair point and one I’ve thought a lot about @TBob53. If baseball teams slash other sports and entertainment venues are charging this much for concessions, THEY should pay for their workers.
Top Stars Locked In, Fans Hope for Wembley Showdown
They have the data on quarter hour ratings, social and YouTube views, merch/autograph/collectibles demand. They’re not letting the needle movers out of their deal. Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Oba Femi, Cody Rhodes etc aren’t going anywhere. This isn’t disrespect to the New...
ESPN and WBD Sports See 70% NHL Playoff Surge
ESPN/ABC and WBD Sports were both up nearly 70% in first round vs last year in NHL playoffs. Monster growth that goes well above and beyond the Nielsen changes. Story coming shortly at @FOS https://t.co/nHX4HPyzBd
WWE Stock Turned $1K Into $5K Plus Dividends
$1,000 invested in WWE stock on Aug. 5, 2020, the day Nick Khan left CAA for WWE, is worth over $5,000 today + the dividend is like 7% per year on the initial investment basis.
New Storylines and Parity Fuel NHL Playoff Surge
Hockey people - WHY has NHL playoffs been so hot this year in terms of audience interest? What has changed?