Sports Betting Podcast Quiz 1

Who is the narrator/host of the podcast?

• Lydia Jeecot

• Michael Lewis

• Rufus Peabody

• Becket

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Where does the podcast producer Lydia Jeecot (LJ) live that makes her legally able to place sports bets?

• California

• Nevada

• New York

• New Jersey

What term does Rufus use to describe people who place bets on his behalf?

• Partners

• Runners

• Mules

• All of the above

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What is "priming the account" according to Rufus?

• Adding funds to a betting account

• Intentionally placing smart bets

• Intentionally placing dumb bets

• Creating multiple accounts

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Why do sports betting apps limit the amount Rufus can bet?

• He violates their terms of service

• He knows what he's doing and his bets tend to win

• He bets too frequently

• He uses multiple accounts

What process do betting companies use to determine betting limits for users?

• Background checks

• Stake factoring

• Account verification

• Random selection

What was the first bet Rufus had LJ place?

• On an NFL game

• On a tennis match

• On Adam Scott (golf)

• On college football

How much money did Rufus initially deposit into LJ's account?

• $10

• $1,000

• $5,000

• $50,000

What does Becket do that's different from Rufus's approach to sports betting?

• He only bets on certain sports

• He becomes other people to place his own bets

• He only uses the FanDuel app

• He never works with partners

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What is the main characteristic that makes LJ an ideal "mule" according to Michael Lewis?

• Her knowledge of sports

• Her appearance of not knowing what she's doing

• Her gambling experience

• Her technical expertise

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