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The crew breaks down Polymarket’s push toward a $20 billion valuation and Kalshi’s reported $40 billion target, digs into Maryland’s response to being boxed out of the new Triple Crown series, and covers the transparency fight over college jersey-patch sponsorship deals. Then it’s a full college football preview — Lane Kiffin’s first year at LSU, Notre Dame’s playoff snub, Indiana without their Heisman-winning quarterback, and the case for Arch Manning. Subscribe for more from Across The Board.
Chapters
00:00 Intro & today’s lineup
01:24 Breaking: reaction to comments on the WNBA
07:19 Maryland’s response to being boxed out of the new series
09:35 Jon’s alternate strategy: the $10 million bonus play
10:49 “Horse racing needs a commissioner”
12:21 Prediction markets: Polymarket eyes a $20B valuation
13:16 The revenue numbers, explained
14:44 The legal wager behind the valuations
17:19 Why this always comes down to tax rates
20:26 Should the average bettor get involved?
21:40 Frank’s prediction: 5 to 10 competitors within a year
22:45 College sports transparency: the jersey patch story
27:36 “That’s not transparency, that’s selective transparency”
32:37 A confession: Past The Wire on a jockey’s silks
34:32 College football: the coaches poll debate
36:27 LSU: can Lane Kiffin win right away?
38:14 The wagering angle on LSU’s ceiling
40:47 Notre Dame: independence after the playoff snub
42:43 Does playing for Notre Dame hurt draft stock?
44:08 Indiana without their Heisman winner
45:10 The case for Arch Manning
Past The Wire TV is the home of serious horse racing analysis, sports betting strategy, and the sharpest voices in the wagering world. Founded by Jon Stettin, the Pick 6 King, Past The Wire has built one of the most loyal audiences in racing media. Now, with Frank Zaccanelli on board, we are taking the platform to the next level.
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