No bloody Fintan. I know, right?
In this episode, Caleb Silverman discusses his app Betttr, designed to support gambling recovery through self-exclusion and community support, and shares insights on the gambling industry, prediction markets, and responsible gaming. Betttr allows players to utilise a one-stop self-exclusion, which is pretty damn nifty, among other things. It’s good, and you can hear more about the fledgling recovery assistant app in this lovely episode.
Things we talk about, but with bullets next to them because it’s a list:
- Betttr app’s features for gambling recovery
- Self-exclusion and community support in gambling
- Prediction markets and their regulation
- Industry funding and its influence on gambling harm research
- Challenges in gambling regulation across US states
- The role of data and transparency in responsible gaming
- Personal story of gambling addiction and recovery
- Market forces and ethical considerations in gambling industry
Choice quotes:
- “The app is much more than just self-exclusion.”
- “My uncle’s relapse was a turning point for me.”
- “Prediction markets are exploding in the US.”
Chapters, but add maybe 40 seconds because of the beautiful intro music, used with kind permission of the artist, Mara Carlyle:
- 00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest Caleb Silverman
- 05:11 Overview of sponsors and industry events
- 07:06 Introduction to Betttr app and its unique features
- 11:49 Caleb shares his personal story and motivation for creating Betttr
- 20:07 Discussion on predatory aspects of the gambling industry
- 29:59 Prediction markets, regulation, and the US landscape
- 40:10 The role of data, transparency, and industry funding in gambling research
- 49:58 Marketing strategies and reaching at-risk populations
- 56:51 Future plans for Betttr and expanding user base
- 01:04:02 Closing thoughts and industry insights
Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-silverman-1a7115194/
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