Archive - Straight to the Point

Historic Online Casino Revenue From The Big 3: NJ, PA, and MI

A living historical look at online casino revenue in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, prepared by Chris Altruda.

3 hrs ago • Steve Ruddock and Chris Altruda

Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy, Sir

New Mexico is the latest state to file a lawsuit against Kalshi, becoming the seventh state to sue the prediction market.

5 hrs ago • Steve Ruddock

Weekly Legislative Updates (6/7/2026)

This week’s legislative updates for subscribers in the Paid and The Forecast tier.

Jun 7 • Steve Ruddock

Episode 84: What Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets Can Learn From Carnivals with Alex Kane

Sporttrade CEO Alex Kane returns to the podcast to discuss the real differences between prediction markets and sportsbooks, and why they are like…

Jun 6 • Steve Ruddock

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Policy Bills (Lottery)

Legislation dealing with all things Lottery: Retail, Online, and Couriers.

Jun 5 • Steve Ruddock

The Week That Was: Prediction Markets Could Easily Avoid Many Issues

Prediction markets would be wise to follow a simple Brazilian Jiu Jitsu mantra: Position before submission.

Jun 5 • Steve Ruddock

A Neutral Party

In a guest post, Phillip Atkinson, CEO of Unrational Games, questions whether prediction markets are truly agnostic to the outcome.

Jun 4 • Steve Ruddock and Philip Atkinson

Take It To The Limit

Massachusetts sports bettors are being officially notified they are limited, but the reasons why are still a bit unclear.

Jun 3 • Steve Ruddock

Move Over Hatfields And McCoys

There has always been a lot of tension between Kalshi and Polymarket, but the social media jabs have grown more intense and pointed of late.

Jun 2 • Steve Ruddock

I'm Kind Of A Big Deal

Tilman Fertitta's acquisition (pending approvals) of Caesars positions him as one of the most powerful people in Gambling.

Jun 1 • Steve Ruddock

May 2026

Weekly Legislative Updates (5/31/2026)

This week’s legislative updates for subscribers in the Paid and The Forecast tier.

May 31 • Steve Ruddock

Upgrade Your Straight to the Point Subscription

A quick note on why paid support matters, what you actually get as a paid subscriber, and an exclusive discount offer.

May 29 • Steve Ruddock

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