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This week on The Wager Pager Podcast, Chris Rodgers( @thewagerpager ( https://twitter.com/TheWagerPager ) ) and Mercedes Barba ( @mercedesbianca ( https://twitter.com/mercedesbianca ) ) once again, deliver an episode that is jam-packed with sports gambling news. They discuss the first full month of sports betting revenue in New Jersey (2:22 -3:05), and welcome Mississippi to the fold as it becomes the fourth state to go legal (3:06-3:36). Also, Mercedes and Chris, talk about the monster deal that was made between the NBA, the WNBA with MGM Resorts International (3:50-5:40). They touch on the launch of the Draft Kings mobile sportsbook app in New Jersey (5:42-7:14) and discuss the reports about Buffalo Wild Wings and their desire to enter into the sports betting market. (7:15-8:48). Chris and Mercedes are joined by Bryan Mears ( @Bryan_Mears ( https://twitter.com/bryan_mears ) ), a senior editor at TheActionNetwork.com to talk about the opening odds on the 70th Annual Emmy’s Award Show for their ongoing segment about fun, exotic wagers that you can make on non-sporting events. (8:58-15:20). And, Mercedes and Chris welcome professional sports gambler, Las Vegas legend, and New Jersey native Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger ( @BillKrackman ( https://twitter.com/BillKrackman ) ) to the show for a new segment called Sports Gambling 101. Plus, they talk about Bill’s first-hand knowledge about the shady practices of William Hill Sportsbooks -- which have been in the news as of late. (15:30-22:17). Also, Jim “Dice” Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ( https://twitter.com/JamesRuhlen ) ), former Marist College defensive back, returns to the show to offer up his analysis from a player’s perspective. Jim and Chris make some picks for College Football’s “mini week 1” on August 25th, and toss out some early leans for the first official Week 1 of CFB on September 1st. ( 22:22 – 38:42 ). Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It’s The Wager Pager Podcast! Subscribe, unsubscribe, and subscribe AGAIN on iTunes and listen above! Don't forget to leave us a review!