Betting Fortunes on Twitter Spaces: Oregon Graduates Stake Everything on Social Audio Platform
Young Sports Betting Entrepreneur Launches First Exclusive Twitter Spaces Network
Nic Robinson, now 23, began assisting his father with fantasy sports when he was barely a teenager. This role as a dream-team consultant not only provided an avenue for Robinson to earn a spot at the University of Oregon, but also contributed to his college fund. With a degree in sports business and journalism, Robinson has returned to his roots, launching the Live Betting Show – the first sports betting network to be hosted exclusively on Twitter Spaces.
The network, spearheaded by Robinson, Dan Zucker – an industry veteran who co-founded Sports Handle – and Sam Dietrich, has amassed a diverse roster of on-air talent. The focus is on in-game betting angles, capitalizing on the growing popularity of microbetting.
"We're passionate about the in-game aspect of betting because microbetting is on the rise," said Robinson. " Everything revolves around game script, and by having in-game halftime shows, we can have our analysts interpret the game script. Predicting a game script before it starts can be challenging, but when analyzed mid-game, it becomes more manageable."
The Live Betting Show boasts solid content and is gradually developing a dedicated listener base. However, its reliance on Twitter Spaces prompts questions about its long-term sustainability, considering the unpredictable nature of the social media platform following Elon Musk's acquisition.
Last week, Twitter Spaces, now part of the rebranded platform X, faced temporary shutdown due to Musk's ownership. Despite this, Daniel Sallerson, a sports analyst, remains optimistic about the platform's future. "There's a trust issue with the platform, but people are still using it," Sallerson told Sports Handle. "I believe it's here to stay, hoping it improves as trust increases."
Robinson shares this sentiment, expressing confidence in Twitter's commitment to modernizing Spaces, potentially introducing paid-per-view and monetization options. "Our company is wholly dependent on Twitter," Robinson said. "We're banking on Twitter's past performance to continue modernizing Spaces."
Meanwhile, the sports world grapples with other controversies involving Twitter. In a separate incident, a Twitter account tracking Elon Musk's private jet was suspended and unsuspended multiple times, leading to legal threats against its 20-year-old operator. This episode highlights the unpredictability of using Twitter as a primary platform in the sports gaming industry.
Despite these challenges, John Holden, an associate professor specializing in sports law and gambling policy at Oklahoma State University, agrees that Twitter remains the dominant social media platform for sports betting. "Despite its flaws, Twitter is still likely the best option for gamers," said Holden. "It's always surprising to see how frequently Twitter Spaces pops up."
As the sports betting landscape evolves, the Live Betting Show on Twitter Spaces represents a unique opportunity for real-time discussions, tips, and betting community engagement. However, the platform's instability and ongoing transformation create uncertainties that may impact its effectiveness and growth in the near future.
- The Live Betting Show, a sports betting network launched by Nic Robinson, focuses on in-game betting angles, using Twitter Spaces for its broadcast, capitalizing on the growing popularity of live betting and microbetting.
- Dan Zucker, an industry veteran, alongside Robinson, and Sam Dietrich, contribute to the diverse on-air talent of the Live Betting Show, discussing game scripts and interpreting them mid-game for more manageable predictions.
- The network's reliance on Twitter Spaces poses questions about its long-term sustainability, given the unpredictable nature of the social media platform following Elon Musk's acquisition, but sports analyst Daniel Sallerson remains optimistic about its future.
- John Holden, an associate professor specializing in sports law and gambling policy at Oklahoma State University, believes that despite Twitter's flaws, it remains the dominant social media platform for sports betting, offering a unique opportunity for real-time discussions, tips, and engagement within the sports betting community.
