NBA Betting Scandals: Market Dynamics vs. Public Perception

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

People Mentioned

• Rufus Peabody (Co-host of Bet the Process podcast) - Jeff Ma's co-host, currently traveling, known for his college picks.
• Jay Croucher (NBC Sports) - Guest on the podcast, discussing his background in sports betting and media.
• Matt Berry - Jay Croucher's colleague at NBC, known for his work in fantasy sports.
• Tony Kornheiser - Podcast host on whose show Jeff Ma discussed the NBA scandal.
• Chauncey Billups (Coach of the Portland Trail Blazers) - Mentioned in the context of the NBA betting scandal.
• Jontay Porter - Mentioned in the context of the NBA betting scandal.
• Damon Jones - Mentioned in the context of the NBA betting scandal.
• Nate Silver - Referenced for his take on the NBA betting scandal.
• Derek Carr - His breakdown of Justin Herbert's play was cited as an example of insightful analysis from former players.
• Drew Dinsick (Mutual friend of Jeff Ma and Jay Croucher) - Jay Croucher was live-streaming his reaction to the NFL Honors with Drew Dinsick.
• Greg Rosenthal (NFL Network) - Jay Croucher encountered him at Momofuku after the Damar Hamlin Comeback Player of the Year announcement.
• Chris Johnson (CJ2K) - Former NFL player interviewed by Jay Croucher.
• Rob Riggle (Comedian) - Guest on Jay Croucher's show, appearing in a SWAT costume.
• David Chang - Chef and owner of Momofuku and Lucky Peach, mentioned by Jeff Ma.
• Digs - A friend of Jeff Ma's and a podcast listener, also a "big restaurant guy."
• Nikola Jokic - NBA player who was at a table next to Jeff Ma and Digs at Matushisa.
• Maria Taylor - Host of the NBA pregame show on NBC with Jay Croucher.
• Carmelo Anthony - Analyst on the NBA pregame show on NBC with Jay Croucher.
• Tracy McGrady (T-Mac) - Analyst on the NBA pregame show on NBC with Jay Croucher.
• Vince Carter - Analyst on the NBA pregame show on NBC with Jay Croucher.

Organizations & Institutions

• PointsBet - Jay Croucher's former employer, where he started as an NBA trader.
• NBC Sports - Jay Croucher's current employer, where he works in sports media.
• ESPN - Mentioned by Jeff Ma as where he and Rufus previously worked in sports betting media.
• US Integrity - Agency that PointsBet had to deal with for reporting suspicious betting activity.
• DraftKings - Mentioned as a sports book that is starting to offer a prediction stream.

Websites & Online Resources

• X (formerly Twitter) (@croucherjd) - Jay Croucher's social media handle.
• Peacock - Platform where Jay Croucher's "Fantasy Football Happy Hour" is available.
• NBC YouTube Channel - Platform where Jay Croucher's "Fantasy Football Happy Hour" is available.

Other Resources

• Momofuku (Las Vegas restaurant) - Jay Croucher had a memorable experience there.
• Lucky Peach (LA restaurant) - New restaurant by David Chang, mentioned by Jeff Ma.
• Major Domo (LA restaurant) - David Chang's restaurant in LA, highly recommended by Jeff Ma for its beef rib dish.
• Matushisa (Denver restaurant) - Where Jeff Ma and Digs had dinner and encountered Nikola Jokic.
• Shadow Creek - Location where Jeff Ma was recording the podcast.