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Gambling on ‘Game of Thrones’ (Ep. 333)
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jul 22, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh sits down with Pat Morrow, head oddsmaker for Bovada, to talk about the phenomenon of betting on HBO’s 'Game of Thrones' (2:10), reading fan theories as part of research (7:00), and how having a professional stake in the show affects consumption (21:45). Lindbergh’s article on the subject—“Growing Strong: Inside the Burgeoning ‘Game of Thrones’ Gambling Business”—can be found on The Ringer.
Released:
Jul 22, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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