Business Of Betting Podcast

On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jason is joined by Steven Salz, Co-Founder and CEO of Rivalry, a Canadian company focused on serving a new generation of bettors with a mix of eSports, traditional sports, and gaming products. Hear them discuss: 01:53 - Steven’s view on Canada’s current state, including challenges in healthcare and housing 02:10 - The cost of living in Canada and its impact on citizens 10:49 - Why Rivalry avoided an RTO and opted for a direct listing 20:05 - The struggles of managing a public company on quarterly reporting cycles 26:40 - Rivalry’s transformation to prioritize profitability and player KPIs 30:30 - The benefits of using crypto as a payment processor in the gambling industry 33:40 - How blockchain analysis tools help Rivalry ensure compliance with crypto transactions 34:40 - Why fiat regulations make payment processing more frustrating than crypto 28:40 - Rivalry's innovative approach to catering to a younger, internet-native demographic 30:47 - The challenge