Vig & Juice – Against the Rules S5, Ep 3: Legislation & Regulation Within Fantasy Sports
In this episode of Vig & Juice, we break down season 5, episode 3 of Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, which explores how fantasy sports moved from a legal gray area to a state-sanctioned industry. We examine the pivotal role of attorney Jeremy Kudon in crafting legislation that legitimized fantasy sports, the strategic targeting of states like Kansas, and what this means for the next wave of fantasy sports operators navigating today’s increasingly complex legal landscape.
Sauce Secrets Ep. 3: Grupo Solave
In this episode, we interview the founder and CEO of Grupo Solave, Fernando Pérez Ontiveros. Grupo Solave is based out of Guadalajara, Mexico, and is the leading producer of Agave Syrup and Tequila.
Vig & Juice – Against the Rules S4, Eps. 1-2: Protecting the Integrity of Sports
In this episode of Vig & Juice, we begin with an overview of the current sports betting landscape and then introduce a new miniseries we’re launching to discuss season 4 of Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, which covers sports betting. In this episode we discuss legal topics related to episodes 1 and 2 of Against the Rules, including the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (“PASPA”), which was passed with the intention of protecting the purity of sports.
Sauce Secrets Ep. 2: Balcones Distilling
In this episode, we interview Jared Himstedt, the Head Distiller at Balcones Distilling. Founded in Waco, TX in 2008, this Texan distillery offers a diverse portfolio of award-winning premium spirits and American Single Malt whiskies.
Vig & Juice: March Madness Special
In this special episode, VW attorneys Blake Hart, Kevin Vela, and Rad Wood unpack the rules and exemptions that govern the popular tradition of March Madness bracket pools.
Sauce Secrets Ep. 1: Garrison Brothers
For our inaugural episode, we interview Texas Whiskey Legends, Dan and Nancy Garrison of Garrison Brothers. Garrison Brothers is based out of Hye, Texas and was the first legal Texas Whiskey Distillery.
Vig & Juice Ep.8: Regulation Updates in Texas and Nationwide
In this episode, we go over our recent Quarterly Texas Gaming Update Newsletter and discuss fantasy sports and sports wagering regulation updates in Texas and nationwide.
Preparing for Funding Ep7: Seed Round – Recut
In the final episode of this series, we discuss seed rounds, including the difference between convertible notes, SAFEs, and equity rounds, and how seed rounds have changed over the last 5 years.
Office Hours with Anthony Cimino
This episode of Office Hours features Anthony Cimino, Head of Policy & Regulatory Affairs at Carta, an online equity management platform. We discuss the status of several key public policy issues – including the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax exclusion, the shifting definition of Accredited Investor, the Corporate Transparency Act, and electronic signatures and filings for 83(b) elections – and how the changes impact investor access, capital formation, and the ability of startups to raise capital.
Preparing for Funding Ep6: Accelerators/Incubators – Recut
In this episode, we break down the differences between accelerators and incubators, and how to find the best fit for your company.