E280 - Isaac Rose Berman

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Isaac Rose Berman, gambling policy fellow, writer, and bettor, for an in-depth conversation on youth exposure to gambling, social media algorithms, prediction markets, and what effective responsible gambling policy should actually look like. Hear them discuss: 00:00 – Introductions, Isaac’s background, and navigating credibility as a young voice in gambling research 02:30 – Isaac’s path from poker and sports betting to journalism, research, and policy work 06:30 – Underage gambling exposure, loot boxes, fantasy sports, and why kids are seeing gambling content without seeking it out 10:30 – The “gamified” nature of modern life, social media algorithms, and how gambling content spreads organically 14:30 – Why social media may pose a greater risk to young people than gambling itself 18:30 – Practical regulatory ideas: opt-out limits, schedulable cool-off periods, and separating sportsbook and casino apps 22:00 – Micro-betting vs. live betting, addiction risk, and why banning micro-bets may make sense 26:00 – Same-game parlays as entertainment products vs. high-frequency betting behavior 30:00 – Prediction markets, regulatory arbitrage, and whether sportsbooks will remain the dominant betting product 34:30 – Advertising, athlete endorsements, and why gambling ads generate universal fatigue 38:30 – Gambling education, parental conversations, and what modern gambling literacy should actually teach young people ⚡️ Follow BoB on Twitter/X ⚡️ Watch BoB on Youtube ⚡️ Apply to be a guest here

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This episode is 42:10 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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