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The rise of online sports betting — Going Hollywood from Arkansas

By Roby Brock,

Daniel Caruth, Aiden Dixon, Kyle Kellams, Little Rock Public Radio, Matthew Moore, Jack Travis

Published June 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

Online sports gambling is becoming more popular and more normalized. How is that impacting young bettors? Additionally, one filmmaker shares their experience of working from Vilonia, Arkansas, to Hollywood. Plus, we hear more about an old-school, in-person speed dating event.

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Roby Brock

Roby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Aiden Dixon

Aiden Dixon is a journalism student and reporter at the University of Arkansas.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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