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Don't You Forget About Me
Bet365 isn't the only sports betting challenger brand making waves in US markets; Fanatics has quietly crept into third place in New York.
16 hrs ago
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Steve Ruddock
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Heads Or Tails?
there are reasons to be bullish and bearish about the future of sweepstakes casinos, but one thing is for certain, this won't be the last fight over a…
Oct 16
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Steve Ruddock
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Hope Is A Waking Dream
There was a lot of optimism around Texas casinos and California sports betting at G2E, but is that hope misplaced?
Oct 15
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Steve Ruddock
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Take A Chill Pill
A new report on athlete harassment could revive push to ban player prop bets; Optimism surrounds Minnesota sports betting; and a whole lot more.
Oct 14
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Steve Ruddock
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The Weekender: G2E, G2E, And More G2E
Trying to catchup on the whirlwind that is G2E? Straight to the Point has you covered, along with the topic of the hour: Sweepstakes.
Oct 13
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Steve Ruddock
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Episode 30: iCasino and Sports Betting Efforts in 2025 with Steve Bittenbender
“I tend to scout out the lawmakers… And they are very frank with me when we talk off the record.
Oct 12
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Steve Ruddock
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Episode 30: iCasino and Sports Betting Efforts in 2025 with Steve Bittenbender
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Who Won The G2E Sweepstakes Battle?
Sweepstakes invaded G2E this year, with supporters and detractors laying out their case for or against the sweepstakes model. But, did anyone win?
Oct 11
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Steve Ruddock
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Two Steps Forward; One Step Back
Responsible gambling funding is up, but has anything changed? Delays in New York casino licenses could sink iGaming efforts.
Oct 10
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Steve Ruddock
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Watered Down
As more World Series of Poker bracelets are awarded each year (245 in 2024), poker players wonder if they are losing their gravitas.
Oct 9
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Steve Ruddock
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Everybody Say Stop
States are using cease-and-desist letters to try to put a dent into illegal gambling, but are they sweeping up legal offerings in the process?
Oct 8
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Welcome Back My Friends
To the show that never ends. We're so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside... I am of course talking about G2E, which kicks off today.
Oct 7
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Steve Ruddock
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The Weekender: CA Tribes Vs. Cardrooms, Election Betting, And ROTW
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation allowing tribes to sue cardrooms. Court sides with Kalshi; election betting is back in the US. Reads of the…
Oct 6
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