Ep. 202: Breaking: Gambly and Unabated merge to create a new powerhouse w/ Cal Spears

Ep. 202: Breaking: Gambly and Unabated merge to create a new powerhouse w/ Cal Spears

Author: BettingStartups.com March 18, 2026 Duration: 30:08
Ep. 202 features Cal Spears, founder of Gambly, returning to the Betting Startups Podcast to share an update on the company’s progress since launch, insights from the NEXT Summit in New York, and a major milestone for the business.    Hear them discuss: Cal’s return to the podcast and what has changed at Gambly since its launch in October 2024 Key takeaways from the NEXT.io Summit in New York and why prediction markets dominated the conversation The story behind Gambly merging with Unabated and why combining forces made strategic sense for both companies How Unabated’s advanced betting analytics and pricing models now power Gambly’s tools and insights for bettors The vision of creating a unified ecosystem that blends AI-driven bet discovery with professional-grade betting data Lessons learned from building and scaling products in the betting ecosystem How founders should think about partnerships, consolidation, and product leverage when building betting startups What’s next for Gambly following the merger and how the team plans to expand its product offering   Betting Startups Capital is now accepting pitches from early-stage founders looking for their first institutional check, strategic support, and access to a global operator network. If you’re solving a real problem and ready to scale, we want to hear from you. Submit your pitch here: bettingstartups.com/capital   Catch the video version of this episode here.   Learn more 👇 ➡️ Gambly website ➡️ Unabated website ➡️ Cal Spears on Linkedin   📩 Get the top headlines from the industry's most promising growth-stage companies every week—totally free! Subscribe to the Betting Startups newsletter here: https://news.bettingstartups.com/

Tune into The Betting Startups Podcast for a direct line to the minds building the future of gambling and interactive entertainment. This isn't about tips or odds; it's a rare, behind-the-scenes exploration of the business itself. Each episode features candid conversations with the founders and CEOs who are launching innovative companies into the high-stakes world of sports betting, fantasy leagues, and iGaming. You'll hear firsthand about the unique challenges of navigating a rapidly evolving and heavily regulated industry, the strategies for capturing market share, and the personal journeys of entrepreneurship at the intersection of technology and gaming. Hosted by BettingStartups.com, the podcast serves as an essential audio companion for anyone interested in the business mechanics driving this multi-billion dollar sector. Whether you're an investor, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the industry's new players, these discussions provide unfiltered insights you won't find elsewhere. Discover the stories of risk, innovation, and competition that are reshaping how the world plays and bets.
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