Episode 002: FanDuel Sportsbook Opens, ESPN Chalk Writer David Purdum, Josh Appelbaum of the Action Network

Chris Rodgers and Mercedes Barba are back to discuss everything that’s happening with the legalization of sports betting and cover all sports gambling news. This week they talk about their trip to the FanDuel sportsbook at The Meadowlands Racetrack for opening day (1:01 - 3:05). Also, Mercedes catches up with David Purdum ( @DavidPurdum ( https://twitter.com/DavidPurdum ) ), sports gambling reporter from ESPN.com Chalk ( http://www.espn.com/chalk/ ) , to find out what’s going on with mobile app wagering in New Jersey, see what states are on deck for legalization, and talk some staggering initial revenue numbers from the first two and a half weeks of New Jersey sports betting (3:31 - 7:00). Chris and Mercedes are joined by Josh Appelbaum ( @Josh_Insights ( https://twitter.com/Josh_Insights ) ), Customer Service Manager and Betting Hangout Host at The ActionNetwork.com ( https://www.actionnetwork.com/ ) to talk about President Trump’s impeachment odds and how they’ve changed since the infamous Helsinki Summit (7:33-11:50 ). The Wager Pager Podcast welcomes Jim Ruhlen ( @JamesRuhlen ( https://twitter.com/JamesRuhlen ) ) to the team. Jim will provide recurring guest analysis to the program. Jim and Chris grew up together and have been gambling buddies for nearly two decades. This week, they sit down to discuss their sports gambling traits, NFL week 1 “early leans”, and some possible NFL futures plays (12:00 - 30:11). Get Pumped, Get Psyched! It’s The Wager Pager Podcast! For the latest, follow us @TheWagerPager on Twitter and Instagram! Subscribe and review on iTunes and listen above!

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