iCasino Arguments & Rebuttals
Opposing views on online casinos: Mark Stewart and Harry Levant oppose; Shawn Fluharty, John Pappas, and Jeremy Kudon support; and Brian Wyman is in the middle.
I’ve done several podcasts on a specific topic: online casino legalization. My guests have run the gamut. Some are for it, some are against it, and some are in the middle. You’ll find six of those conversations below.
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The Opposition Side
Opponents range from responsible and problem gambling critics (Harry Levant isn’t opposed to legalization, but wants certain restrictions and safeguards in place) to land-based operators who fear cannibalization.
Episode 44: From Gambling Addiction to Advocacy with Harry Levant
“Gambling addiction has nothing to do with money. Full stop, nothing to do with money… Gaming addiction has to do with the way this product makes people feel.” ~ Harry Levant
Episode 55: The Case Against Online Gambling with Mark Stewart
This week’s guest on the Straight to the Point Talking Shop Podcast is Mark Stewart, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at the Cordish Companies and a board member of the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG).
The Pro Side
Supporters point to the fiscal benefits and consumer protections that legalization and regulation bring.
Episode 23: Online Casino Legislation with Shawn Fluharty
In this episode, I’m joined by Shawn Fluharty, who wears many hats, including NCLGS President, West Virginia minority whip, and Head of Govt. Affairs at Play’n GO.
Episode 36: Why the Gambling Industry Can't Have Nice Things with John Pappas
“Like it or not, consumer behavior is changing, and that was accelerated via the pandemic. More opportunities and entertainment opportunities through digital channels are changing the way people behave. Our children are never going to do things that we did in person.”
Episode 50: The Gambling Legislation Playbook with Jeremy Kudon
"I’m a big believer that the failures are what lead to the greatest successes… When you do hit five states in one year, everybody the next year all of a sudden has a little more pep in their step." ~ Jeremy Kudon
The Middle Ground
Those in the middle see the pros and cons of legalization.
Episode 41: The Reality Of Legalizing Online Casinos with Brian Wyman
"It’s really hard for somebody at this point to say with a straight face, ‘iGaming doesn’t affect land-based casinos at all.’ I don’t think that’s honest, really." ~ Brian Wyman