Slate Money: ESPN Bets on Sports Betting

Published: Aug. 12, 2023, 7 a.m.

Felix Salmon and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Cardiff Garcia (host of The New Bazaar) to discuss ESPN\u2019s big new investment in sports betting. They break down the state of a lawsuit over how much UFC fighters get paid. Finally, they talk about the increasing allure of private credit.\xa0\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work.\nPodcast production by Patrick Fort.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices