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Saving Retail Sportsbooks
Mobile betting apps are where people are betting, but there is a place for retail sportsbooks, if they're done correctly.
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Steve Ruddock
The Party Is Over
California has a sweepstakes bill. Previewing today’s online casino hearing in Massachusetts. A look at Phase 2 of the AGA’s new RG platform. Another…
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Weekender: Illinois Fees, Horse Racing Hopes, and Gambling Market Shifts
DraftKings adds Illinois wager fee, horse racing eyes revival, prediction markets falter, and bettors stick to unregulated sites despite legalization.
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Episode 55: The Case Against Online Gambling with Mark Stewart
Mark Stewart discusses the untold story of online casino legalization, and why The Cordish Companies and other companies are opposed to it.
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An Industry Colleague Could Use Some Help
Dave Sharapan, co-host of Bostonian vs the Book, could use your help. The father of three has been diagnosed with cancer and will require surgery.
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The Innovation Trap
Innovation drives progress, but left unchecked, it risks chaos. Can we balance breakthroughs with accountability?
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Gimme One Reason To Stay Here
Bettor behaviors and legalization’s impact on black markets is complex. Despite legal options, many bettors continue using unregulated sites.
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