On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by legendary professional bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos.Hear them discuss:02:00 – The origins of Spanky’s nickname and early identity in the betting world03:00 – The story of Bet Bash: from rooftop meet-up to industry-defining event06:00 – Founding the American Bettor’s Voice and advocating for players07:30 – Balancing industry ventures with running a betting team09:00 – How the betting landscape has changed, from bookies to account limitations11:00 – Prediction markets: why Spanky hasn’t gone deep (yet)12:00 – Escaping the Wall Street “rat race” and building a career in betting16:30 – Lessons from gambling applied to parenting and life with a child with autism22:00 – Growing up in Jersey City: hustling, losses, and turning points26:00 – Spanky’s pro wrestling detour and the painful lessons learned in the ring32:00 – Reflections on Jersey pride, diversity, and raising kids in the suburbs   ⚡️ Follow BoB on Twitter/X ⚡️ Watch BoB on Youtube   ⚡️ Apply to be a guest here ---This podcast is presented by Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Since 2012, Optimove has served iGaming Operators from startups to industry leaders. Today, 4 out of the Top 5 US Operators Personalize Player Experiences with Optimove. iGaming operators know their growth journey begins and continues with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming industry. Get your first month free: https://optimove.com/businessofbetting