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Other guests included ESPN Chalk writer-reporter David Purdum, radio personality and sideline reporter Anita Marks, professional gambler Preston Johnson, ESPN Insider Jordan Schultz, and sports betting podcast host Joe Forentbaugh. To be sure, the show – at least its first episode – was for people who gamble on games through and through, but the hockey segment gave a short glimpse on what Williamson had in mind when he said, “This is not a backroom, roll-up-your-sleeves, insider gambling show - our goal is to serve people that watch sports who may or may not gamble on games.”

Sounding much like he does as a guest on SportCenter, the hockey analyst broke down the Ottawa-Philadelphia game for viewers, suggesting that there could be a lot of scoring (Flyers won 3-2, and the Under hit by 1.5 goals). Speaking of Melrose, it became clearer what ESPN executive Norby Williamson meant when he said the show wouldn’t just be tailored to gamblers. Scott Van Pelt and Barry Melrose won’t be giving us betting tips every day, but it’s nice to know the kind guests we can expect dropping in and out going forward. Like the pilot of a new series, Daily Wager introduced us to as many of its characters as it could. With help from ESPN personalities like Stanford Steve, Chris ‘the Bear’ Fallica, Scott Van Pelt and Barry Melrose joining Kezirian in studio - and many more guests joining remotely – the show tackled everything from Antonio Brown season-long props to hockey Over/Unders to Mid-Major college basketball picks.įeaturing 10 guests in its first episode, Daily Wager felt a bit rushed at times. Hosted by ESPN betting analyst and Behind the Bets podcast host Doug Kezirian, Daily Wager is scheduled to air on weekdays from 6:00-7:00pm ET on ESPN News. (schmitto) Created 3 years ago, Last Updated 2 years agoĪ new era on ESPN commenced Monday, as the network debuted its first sports gambling show, Daily Wager.
