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Episode 184: Matt Metcalf Joins for a Discussion

Dec 12, 2024
Joining the conversation is Matt Metcalf, former Sportsbook Director of Circa Sports and current Chief Risk Officer at Mojo, who has significantly shaped the sports betting landscape. He shares his early betting experiences and the mentors who guided his career. The discussion highlights his aggressive approach to bookmaking, insights into setting betting lines, and strategies for navigating prop betting markets. Listeners also enjoy amusing anecdotes about market manipulation and betting trends, particularly with unpredictable teams like the New York Jets.
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Early Gambling Experiences

  • Matt Metcalf's early exposure to gambling included a dice game on a field trip and betting through a friend's mom's bookie.
  • He and his friends developed a complex system of running debts and even bet on Super Mario Kart races.
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Path to Bookmaking

  • Matt's interest in bookmaking sparked after losing 13 baseball bets and realizing he could profit from others' losses.
  • Reading a Sports Illustrated article on campus gambling further solidified his interest and provided a primer on bookmaking.
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Mentorship and Inspiration

  • Inspired by Imperial Palace's prop bets, Matt wrote letters to prominent figures in sports betting seeking a job.
  • Jay Cornegay at Imperial Palace offered him a position, leading to mentorship from industry veterans like Ed Sammons.
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