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Everything Is Bigger In Texas
A new report concludes Texas sports betting could bring in $360 million in annual tax revenue and create 8,000 new jobs. But will that move the needle?
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Take It To The Limit
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is making first-of-their-kind demands on sportsbooks, and at least one other state is thinking about doing the same.
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The Weekender: 2025 Look Ahead; NJ's iGaming Success; DOI Secretary
Looking ahead to 2025's legalization efforts. New Jersey's success is a liability. Tribes are paying close attention to a specific Trump cabinet…
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Episode 33: Creating Smarter Sports Bettors with Evan Kirkham
Today's guest is Outlier CEO Evan Kirkham, who stopped by to chat about what the majority of bettors are looking for when they use research tools.
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The Best Available Option
Supporters believe the best way to legalize online gambling is to debunk concerns that online will erode land-based revenues and jobs. I have a…
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The Verdict Is In
A new report from Spectrum Gaming concludes that online gambling is accretive to existing forms of gambling.
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Bigger Is Better
PokerStars increases rake in North American markets. Online casino revenue eclipses land-based revenue in New Jersey. VGT suppliers are adding new…
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Step Aside Butch
Fanatics is pushing its way into a podium position in the US sports betting market. Missouri sports betting ballot initiative could be headed for a…
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Hey Stan, You're In Ala-F'ing-Bama
The Poarch Creek Indians have hired a high-profile lobbying firm to ensure any gambling expansions in Alabama are on the tribe's terms.
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The Weekender: Louisiana And Taxes; RSI And Delaware; Election Betting
Louisiana lawmakers proposes a sports betting tax hike. Delaware has done a 180 thanks to RSI. More election betting news.
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A Harbinger In The Pelican State
Any hope that states wouldn’t revisit sports betting tax policy in 2025 is out the window.
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Hi, I'm In Delaware
After taking over from 888, Rush Street Interactive has energized the Delaware online gambling market, proving a monopoly market can be successful.
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