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Even Better Than The Real Thing
Sometimes the stand-in product turns out to be a better option than the real thing.
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Episode 21: Olympics and Streaming Integration with Charles Theiss
SportsGrid's Chief media Officer Charles Theiss joins the pod to talk about the upcoming Olympics and the complexities of integrating betting and media.
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Knee Jerk Reaction?
Is the ESPN Bet experiment already over, or is everyone giving up on the Penn-ESPN project far too early?
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Just Say No
How "No" bets fit into the sports betting ecosystem. iLotery but no instant win tickets in MA. Will the WSOP, and other tournaments, ban coaching and…
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Can NCLGS Model Legislation Reverse iCasino's Fortunes?
NCLGS "model online gambling legislation" is beginning to come into focus, but how will legislatures view the recommendations?
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Online Lottery (Likely) Coming To MA
After a decade of pleading, the Massachusetts Lottery is on the precipice of getting the go-ahead to offer online lottery products.
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Prohibition Does Not Work
A recent op-ed in Alabama masterfully makes the case for legalizing gambling by focusing on a very simple truth: Prohibitions don’t work.
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Not Part Of The Plan
California Tribes are interested in sports betting, but commercial operators need to move out of the way, as it will be done on tribal terms.
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Episode 20: The Highs and Lows of Gambling with Mark Checkwicz
Responsible gambling advocate Mark Checkwicz recently won a WSOP bracelet, but decades of gambling told him not to press his luck.
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Playing The Long Game
Supporters call Texas casinos a long-term project. Massachusetts no longer the top lottery state. Are operators cutting back on sports betting CPAs?
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What's In A Name?
Maverick Gaming plans on creating the biggest poker room on the East Coast at Bally's Casino in Rhode Island, and turning its name into a lifestyle…
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West Flagler Enters The Discussion
The recent SCOTUS decision to not hear the West Flagler, Florida sports betting case is cited by two Colorado Tribes trying to offer mobile sports…
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