Low Rollers Podcast, Episode 61: Brian Joseph On Cardrooms Vs. Tribes In California

On the March 19, 2026 episode of Casino Reports’ weekly gaming-biz podcast, I welcome Las Vegas-based journalist Brian Joseph for a conversation about the battle between the cardrooms and tribes in California, what’s at stake, and the politics of it all, plus I get Joseph’s perspective on an NBA expansion team coming to Vegas.

Also, I offer quick thoughts on the affiliate opportunity this NFL season, Kalshi vs. Arizona, The Atlantic’s one-sided sports betting deep dive, and the excess of gambling ads, plus I wonder aloud if prediction markets are ruining the experience of watching the Oscars.

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