what is a pro team’s best bet on sports gambling?

With the legalization of sports wagering in the US on a state-by-state basis, pro sports must figure out how best to capitalize on this possible bonanza. Does it change the fundamental value of a fan for pro teams?

As sports owners become more sophisticated and diversified across multiple sports, media, and tech properties, they are hiring the best talent into holding companies to manage across these businesses. Is a TopCo structure the best system? And does this approach differ in North America and the UK and Europe?

Mark and Michael examine the differences between how N. American and UK/European clubs approach debt, how it got this way, the role of private equity firms as lenders, and what happens if the pandemic leads to a string of defaults.

The SPAC frenzy has brought many celebrities and industry icons into sports sector investing. But will these big names really add value?

English Premiership Rugby recently announced major structural change, suspending promotion and relegation for this season due to the pandemic. Is this the future of open league systems across sports?

After major staff reductions at so many sports properties, who’s left to help bring fans back to stadiums as the sports industry begins to reopen?

Mark and Michael discuss the “Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it” aspects of a new European football super league.

Our co-hosts break down the structural differences between pro leagues in North America and Europe.