Taxation Frustration and Winter Casino Dreams
Welcome back to Gambling with Good JuJu — the show that increases your gambling knowledge, not your gambling taxes. But... this week might test that boundary.
In this episode, Juice and Breezy go deep on the state of legal sports betting in America, and it’s not pretty. As more states push aggressive tax hikes, per-bet fees, and even bans on betting partnerships, we ask a serious question: Is anyone in power looking out for the everyday gambler anymore? From Maryland to Illinois, North Carolina to New Jersey, we break down the latest legislation and explain how these changes make it harder—not easier—for people to bet responsibly and profitably.
If you’re a recreational bettor, sharp, or just a fan of the action, this is a must-listen episode to understand how political decisions are reshaping the gambling landscape in real time.
But it’s not all doom and gloom…
We also recap our recent conversation with Cousin Vito of Cousin Vito’s Casino Podcast. From his old-school love of the casino floor to his surprising wrestling cred (yes, he once took a 2x4 to the head), we talk about what makes Vito such a fun and genuine presence in the community—and why we hope to roll some dice with him in person soon.
Also in this episode:
🧢 Listener shoutouts to Charles in New Jersey, Norman in Texas, and Eric in Massachusetts for rocking the Good JuJu merch!
📸 A tip of the hat to Kate Constable and @the_bonus_bandits for repping us on Instagram!
🔄 A throwback Good JuJu commercial spot that Juice couldn't let go to waste (and honestly, we’re glad he didn’t).
👕 A sneak peek at our new Parlay Pete shirt—because sometimes the alter ego needs a comeback.
🎰 And as our interest in the casino world continues to grow, we’re kicking around ideas for a winter gambling conference tour. Should we hit ZorkFest in Vegas? ICE London? Maybe even the Casino Marketing Bootcamp? If you're a fellow content creator, comp-chaser, or gambling enthusiast, this is a conversation you'll want to be part of. (And we might even let you borrow Juice’s media badge.)
📚 Finally, we preview our upcoming interview with Michael Kaplan, journalist and author of Advantage Players, a book that pulls back the curtain on some of the most legendary (and elusive) names in the casino world—from Phil Ivey to Kelly Sun to David Blaine. Yeah… that David Blaine.
Whether you're here for the laughs, the rants, or the retro vibes, this episode’s got a little bit of everything.
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As always—Good JuJu to your bets, and we’ll talk again soon!