<description>&lt;p&gt;As a resident of California, Michael Lewis cannot place bets on any of the online sports books at the center of this season. They’re not allowed to operate in the state. But why? We hear from pastors, Native Americans and short-sellers about why a handful of states are still holding out, and why those efforts are most likely doomed.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;For further reading: Steve Ruddock’s gaming newsletter &lt;a href="https://straighttothepoint.substack.com/"&gt;Straight to the Point&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11/03/prop-26-27-california-sports-betting/"&gt;Inside the $400 million fight to control California sports betting&lt;/a&gt; by Gus Garcia-Roberts, Washington Post.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This episode has been corrected to reflect the accurate title of Victor Rocha. He is Conference Chair of the Indian Gaming Association, not the Chair.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

Pushkin Industries

Episode 7: Little Big Short

DEC 3, 202443 MIN
Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

Episode 7: Little Big Short

DEC 3, 202443 MIN

Description

As a resident of California, Michael Lewis cannot place bets on any of the online sports books at the center of this season. They’re not allowed to operate in the state. But why? We hear from pastors, Native Americans and short-sellers about why a handful of states are still holding out, and why those efforts are most likely doomed.

For further reading: Steve Ruddock’s gaming newsletter Straight to the Point

Inside the $400 million fight to control California sports betting by Gus Garcia-Roberts, Washington Post.

This episode has been corrected to reflect the accurate title of Victor Rocha. He is Conference Chair of the Indian Gaming Association, not the Chair.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.