On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by legendary professional bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos.
Hear them discuss:
02:00 – The origins of Spanky’s nickname and early identity in the betting world
03:00 – The story of Bet Bash: from rooftop meet-up to industry-defining event
06:00 – Founding the American Bettor’s Voice and advocating for players
07:30 – Balancing industry ventures with running a betting team
09:00 – How the betting landscape has changed, from bookies to account limitations
11:00 – Prediction markets: why Spanky hasn’t gone deep (yet)
12:00 – Escaping the Wall Street “rat race” and building a career in betting
16:30 – Lessons from gambling applied to parenting and life with a child with autism
22:00 – Growing up in Jersey City: hustling, losses, and turning points
26:00 – Spanky’s pro wrestling detour and the painful lessons learned in the ring
32:00 – Reflections on Jersey pride, diversity, and raising kids in the suburbs
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