Episode 12

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24th Aug 2020

The Evolution of Sports Betting with David Payne Purdum

Over the last decade, many major media companies have been hesitant to devote much coverage to sports betting. Mark is joined by ESPN writer David Payne Purdum, one the most well-known and respected journalists in the sports betting world.

David talks about his transition from a traditional newspaper writer in various Southeastern states, to a journalist covering a booming industry. Hear his and Mark's thoughts on the evolution, as well as current sports topics such as the NBA Bubble and commissioner Adam Silver, and other sports that are also underway.

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About the Podcast

Betting Matters
The betting industry is booming. Betting products are being legalized and transformed faster than ever before, thanks to the changing attitudes around gaming and the demand from Millennials, Gen Y, and Gen Z to be able to spend their money how they see fit. In the Betting Matters podcast, ZenSports Co-Founder & CEO, Mark Thomas, talks with betting industry leaders and consumers about their vision for gaming and why betting matters for our future.

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Mark Thomas

Mark is the Co-Founder & CEO of ZenSports, which is a mobile peer-to-peer sports betting marketplace where anyone can create and accept sports bets with anyone else in the world, without the need for a centralized bookmaker. Previously, he was the Co-Founder & CEO of Reesio, a startup within real estate technology that was acquired by Realtor.com in 2015. Mark is a die-hard Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Jose Sharks fan.