Circles Off - Sports Betting Podcasts

The NFL is making moves against prediction markets, sending warning letters about betting on things like broadcasts, celebrities, and even the NFL Draft. The crew breaks down what this means for the future of prediction markets, plus reacts to the U.S. suing Illinois over its regulation efforts. They also dive into whether sportsbook cashouts are actually predatory, and if bettors should ever be using them. Plus, a debate on whether MLB BvP (batter vs pitcher) data is completely meaningless when it comes to betting, and more. Jacob Gramegna is joined by Mike (Mr. PeanutBettor), Joey Knish, and Storm Pig to react to the biggest stories in the betting world this week. 📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for additional content every Wednesday, ranging from interviews with industry experts to instructional videos! 📊 Building in prediction markets? Get your trial API key for unified prediction market and sportsbook data: https://bit.ly/4blx5BR 🔵 Get Betstamp PRO’s New Live Betting Screen → https://bit.ly/4lsovnG LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: https://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Circles Off on Twitter - https://x.com/CirclesOffHQ ⬛️ Circles Off on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@circlesoffhq 🟪 Circles Off on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/circlesoffhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Jacob - https://x.com/jacob_gramegna 🔵 Follow Mike - https://x.com/peanut_bettor 🔵 Follow Knish - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 🔵 Follow Storm - https://x.com/storm_pig OUR OTHER CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ 📚 https://www.youtube.com/@HitTheBooksHQ SHOW INDEX 0:00 - Circle Back Friday with Jacob Gramegna, Mike (Mr. PeanutBettor), Joey Knish, and Storm Pig 1:54 - NFL sends letters to Prediction Markets 17:35 - Should there be no vig? 24:34 - Are cashout offers really that predatory? 33:21 - Is this the end of PFF? 37:29 - Batter vs. Pitchers stats are "meaningless." 42:26 - Dave Mason roasts pick seller 47:43 - Return Fire 50:41 - Chopping Block Disclaimer: The content presented in this show is intended for entertainment purposes only. All opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any individuals or organizations mentioned. Statements made about public figures or entities are based on publicly available information and are not intended to harm or defame any person or business. This show relies on the fair use of social media posts, which are presented in good faith for the purpose of commentary and criticism. Viewers are advised to form their own opinions. Circles Off podcast is an entertainment podcast. The opinions expressed in the podcast are for the purpose of discussion in the area of sports betting, online gaming and other like markets. Circles Off podcast does not condone unlawful or illegal activity, and if you are unsure of the laws in your jurisdiction surrounding these markets, please seek the appropriate legal advice about strategies that you intend to implement. Please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Pizzola sits down with The Shipper, a professional sports bettor who made the leap from working as a sportsbook trader to taking on the betting world full-time. In this follow-up interview — one of the most requested guests on Circles Off — Shipper shares how he approaches betting today, what sportsbooks look for when limiting players, and tips every bettor can use. Whether you’re a casual fan or a sharp bettor, this episode is packed with insights into the mindset, strategy, and lessons learned from someone who’s seen the inside of the industry. Shipper discusses his experiences betting around the world, the signals sportsbooks watch when limiting accounts, and practical advice for improving your own betting approach. If you enjoyed the first interview with Shipper, you don’t want to miss this one — it goes even deeper into the world of professional sports betting, revealing the strategies and thought processes that separate casual bettors from professionals. 📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for additional content every Wednesday, ranging from interviews with industry experts to instructional videos! 📊 Building in prediction markets? Get your trial API key for unified prediction market and sportsbook data: https://bit.ly/4blx5BR 🔵 Get Betstamp PRO’s New Live Betting Screen → https://bit.ly/4lsovnG LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: https://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Circles Off on Twitter - https://x.com/CirclesOffHQ ⬛️ Circles Off on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@circlesoffhq 🟪 Circles Off on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/circlesoffhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Rob - https://x.com/robpizzola 🔵 Follow Shipper - https://x.com/ShipTheJustice OUR OTHER CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ 📚 https://www.youtube.com/@HitTheBooksHQ SHOW INDEX 0:00 - Circles Off with Rob Pizzola 2:27 - Interview with The Shipper 1:29:50 - +EV and -EV Circles Off podcast is an entertainment podcast. The opinions expressed in the podcast are for the purpose of discussion in the area of sports betting, online gaming and other like markets. Circles Off podcast does not condone unlawful or illegal activity, and if you are unsure of the laws in your jurisdiction surrounding these markets, please seek the appropriate legal advice about strategies that you intend to implement. Please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week in sports betting was complete chaos, and the crew breaks it all down. From Tiger Woods making headlines again after a DUI arrest while talking about a return for The Masters, to a bizarre UFC controversy where the wrong winner was announced, creating a window for a prediction market bettor to cash in at massive odds. Plus, a deep dive into the growing conversation around microbetting, with DraftKings launching new features tied to historical at-bats and the NFL’s involvement in a lawsuit raising bigger questions about where this is all headed. Jacob, Rob Pizzola, Geoff Fienberg, and Kirk Evans react to all the biggest stories from the week, mixing sharp analysis with unfiltered opinions on the state of sports betting. From industry drama to viral moments, this is Circle Back on Circles Off, part of The Hammer Betting Network. 📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for additional content every Wednesday, ranging from interviews with industry experts to instructional videos! 📊 Building in prediction markets? Get your trial API key for unified prediction market and sportsbook data: https://bit.ly/4blx5BR 🔵 Get Betstamp PRO’s New Live Betting Screen → https://bit.ly/4lsovnG LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: https://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Circles Off on Twitter - https://x.com/CirclesOffHQ ⬛️ Circles Off on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@circlesoffhq 🟪 Circles Off on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/circlesoffhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Rob - https://x.com/robpizzola 🔵 Follow Kirk- https://x.com/KirkEvans0 🔵 Follow Geoff - https://x.com/gfienberg17 🔵 Follow Jacob - https://x.com/jacob_gramegna OUR OTHER CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ 📚 https://www.youtube.com/@HitTheBooksHQ SHOW INDEX 0:00 - Circle Back w/ Rob Pizzola, Kirk Evans, Geoff Fienberg and Jacob Gramegna 1:07 - Tiger Woods DUI 16:57 - UFC announces the wrong winner... bettor pounces 26:21 - Microbetting lawsuit + DraftKings Replay 38:12 - Reading your comments 42:46 - Jeff Nadu and Rico Bosco on Men of Honor 52:58 - Wiley77 exposed? 1:04:13 - Chopping Block Disclaimer: The content presented in this show is intended for entertainment purposes only. All opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any individuals or organizations mentioned. Statements made about public figures or entities are based on publicly available information and are not intended to harm or defame any person or business. This show relies on the fair use of social media posts, which are presented in good faith for the purpose of commentary and criticism. Viewers are advised to form their own opinions. Circles Off podcast is an entertainment podcast. The opinions expressed in the podcast are for the purpose of discussion in the area of sports betting, online gaming and other like markets. Circles Off podcast does not condone unlawful or illegal activity, and if you are unsure of the laws in your jurisdiction surrounding these markets, please seek the appropriate legal advice about strategies that you intend to implement. Please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked ChatGPT to pick the 10 most insightful sports betting questions, and in this Q&A, experts Rob Pizzola and Isaac Rose-Berman break them all down. From bankroll management to understanding edge, market selection, and how sharp bettors think, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you make smarter betting decisions. Whether you’re new to sports betting or looking to refine your approach, this discussion shows what it really takes to improve your process and think like a pro. Watch, learn, and let us know in the comments which insights surprised you the most. Subscribe for more expert Q&A episodes, strategy breakdowns, and sports betting analysis right here on Circles Off from The Hammer Betting Network. 📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1 pm ET and additional content Wednesdays at pm, ranging from interviews with industry experts to educational videos! 📊Scale with PRO. Apply for a Betstamp PRO Props Screen demo → https://betstamp.com/hammer LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: https://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Circles Off on Twitter - https://x.com/CirclesOffHQ ⬛ Circles Off on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@circlesoffhq 🟪 Circles Off on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/circlesoffhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Rob - https://x.com/robpizzola 🔵 Follow Isaac - https://x.com/roundrobin42 THE HAMMER'S CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ 📚 https://www.youtube.com/@HitTheBooksHQ SHOW INDEX 0:00 - Circles Off Q&A with Rob Pizzola and Isaac Rose-Berman 1:01 - Question 1: Overconfidence or underconfidence 3:37 - Question 2: The hardest skill to develop 6:42 - Question 3: The most common way to sabotage yourself 9:09 - Question 4: Overestimating the predictability of sports 13:00 - Question 5: Choose between the 2 16:47 - Question 6: Would winners still win with no limits? 19:08 - Question 7: Realizing you lost your edge 23:48 - Question 8: The most likely market to be inefficient 26:30 - Question 9: Becoming or staying a winning bettor 34:17 - Question 10: If everyone had the same model 35:37 - Bonus question: Percentage of bettors that have no edge #SportsBetting #Betting #NFL #bettingtips #bettingstrategy #bettingstrategies #bettingadvice #gambling The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Circles Off podcast is an entertainment podcast. The opinions expressed in the podcast are for the purpose of discussion in the area of sports betting, online gaming and other like markets. Circles Off podcast does not condone unlawful or illegal activity, and if you are unsure of the laws in your jurisdiction surrounding these markets, please seek the appropriate legal advice about strategies that you intend to implement. Please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices