Barstool Sportsbook "Suitability" Debate, Sean Kugler "Mistaken Identity" Arb v. AZ Cardinals, New NCAA President Charlie Baker, & $1.5M Aaron Judge HR Ball

Welcome back to THE Sports Law Podcast where we keep you up to date on the latest at the intersection of sports and the law. The Dans bring on two special guests to break down all things sports law.

 

Charlie McIntyre is the executive director of the New Hampshire lottery commission, and he joins to discuss Barstool/Penn National Gaming relationship. (20:52) The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has begun to question the integrity of PENN gaming and its relationship with Barstool Sports. PENN operates the Barstool Sportsbook and by 2023, PENN looks like it will be the 100% owner of Barstool Sports. A recent New York Times article discussed Dave Portnoy, part-owner and founder of Barstool Sports, is which they called him a "degenerate gambler." The Commission raised concerns about Barstool's marketing to college-aged students and issues as it relates to gambling.

 

Howard Balzer (@HBalzer721) is back on the podcast to break down a regarding the firing of Arizona Cardinals assistant coach Sean Kugler. (41:09) Kugler was accused of groping a woman in Mexico when the team was playing in Mexico City. However, Kugler is claiming this is a miscommunication or mistaken identity and has filed for arbitration on his termination. Balzer wrote an article about this situation, which you can read here. 

 

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