Episode 26

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10th Jun 2021

The Legal Side of Esports and the Future of Esports Leagues with Justin Jacobson

Mark is joined by Justin Jacobson, an entertainment and Esports attorney located in New York City. They discuss a wide array of topics within Esports, including athlete intellectual property, the integrity of betting in Esports, and how Esports leagues and tournaments can become more structured and mainstream.

They also discuss Justin's latest book, "The Essential Guide to the Business & Law of Esports & Professional Video Gaming", which he currently uses in his curriculum as an Adjunct Professor for Esports Leadership Development at University of North Carolina Wilmington.

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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.