This week on Circle Back, the crew kicks things off with a recap of the 2026 Masters, as Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back and continues to cement his legacy. From there, we dive into a major controversy surrounding Dub Club after one of its most prominent pick sellers went on a shocking and offensive public rant, raising serious questions about platform responsibility and moderation in the pick selling space. Plus, we break down the growing conversation around athletes holding ownership stakes in prediction markets, including Connor McDavid and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and whether the perceived conflict of interest is being overblown.
Jacob Gramegna is joined by Rob Pizzola, Kirk Evans, and Geoff Fienberg to react to a chaotic weekend across the sports betting world. From golf headlines to industry drama and evolving betting narratives, the panel gives their unfiltered thoughts on everything shaping the space right now.
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SHOW INDEX
0:00 - Circle Back w/ Rob Pizzola, Kirk Evans, Geoff Fienberg and Jacob Gramegna
1:03 - Masters Recap
26:46 - SGP Vick allegedly banned from DubClub
42:02 - Just bet on events that have 90% certainty
46:55 - Conflicts of interest for athletes?
54:21 - Alex Monahan vs. Mazi
1:00:15 - Capper vs. financial advisor
1:04:45 - Chopping block
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