Art Manteris: Sports Gaming Hall of Fame and Author of "The Bookie" The Gametime Guru

Art Manteris is one of the most respected names in sports betting, an industry veteran with a four-decade career that includes time at the Fremont Hotel & Casino and running the sportsbook at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He was also inducted into the Sports Gaming Hall of Fame for his impact on the world of sports gaming. In this convo, I sit down with Art to talk about his new book, "The Bookie: How I Bet it all on Sports Gambling and Watched an Industry Explode" , and the current headlines surrounding sports gambling. With betting scandals and integrity concerns dominating the conversation, Art shares an insider perspective on what's real, what's misunderstood, and what leagues, sportsbooks, and bettors can do to protect the integrity of the game while keeping sports betting legalized and responsibly regulated. If you're a sports fan, a bettor, or just curious about how this industry actually works behind the scenes, this is a must-listen. Get the book: Amazon: Barnes & Noble: ... Enjoy the episode? Follow the show and share it with a friend who loves sports, betting, or behind-the-scenes stories.

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Art Manteris: Sports Gaming Hall of Fame and Author of "The Bookie" The Gametime Guru is an episode from The Gametime Guru by Shane Larson.

This episode is 36:40 long.

This episode was published on Dec 26, 2025.

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