Whatnot Illegal Gambling Allegations Explained + 2026 Sports Card Market Trends

Jesse Gibson and Alex of Clever Cuban Cards break down the explosive allegations involving Whatnot as hobby attorney Paul Lesko joins the show (13:48) to discuss the arbitration currently filed against Whatnot. Lesko, who is representing the plaintiffs, explains that while these are private proceedings rather than a public lawsuit, the stakes are just as high for the hobby. Then, with the Card Ladder 50 Index up 11% since the start of the year, Chris McGill of Card Ladder joins to share which stars are driving the current momentum and which are cooling off. Aaron Judge leads the pack with a staggering 64% increase. High-profile NFL quarterbacks are feeling the out of sight, out of mind effect, with Lamar Jackson down 18% and Jordan Love also seeing a decline. Meanwhile, GOATS like Tom Brady continue to increase in value. Our listeners get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/Nonsense  #Harryspod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices