Joss Wood, Author at Play USA

What Happens To An Online Gambling License If Its Retail Casino Partner Goes Bust?

Across the US, casinos have been hit hard by the COVID lockdowns. Share prices have in some cases fallen by 90%. Even with the relaxation of restrictions, casinos are facing big revenue reductions. Casinos have warned employees on furlough that their layoffs may become permanent. In most states, online gaming licenses for sports betting, online […]

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | Joss Wood

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The Top 10 US Gambling News Stories of 2019

2019 was a roller coaster year for US gambling news. The year began with catastrophe and lurched through absurdity before reaching a successful end.

Posted on: December 4, 2019 | | Joss Wood

The NFL Is Letting Fans Down By Not Choosing An Official Sports Betting Partner

The NFL is the only major league without a US sports betting partner. This is ignoring its duties to fans and leaving money on the table.

Posted on: November 1, 2019 | | Joss Wood

How To Make Legal Online Sports Bets With FanDuel Sportsbook In Pennsylvania

FanDuel has a new online sportsbook in Pennsylvania. Here is a compete guide to how to set up an account and start betting online.

Posted on: August 30, 2019 | | Joss Wood

After Legalizing Sports Betting, NJ & PA Hit Record Online Gambling Revenues

Latest monthly figures from gaming regulators in Pennsylvania and New Jersey report staggering growth. New Jersey sports betting handle reached over $250 million for the first time. Pennsylvania hit almost $60 million in only its second complete month of legal online sports betting. The figures will give confidence to other states embarking on their own […]

Posted on: August 26, 2019 | | Joss Wood

Why The 2019 WSOP Main Event Is Proof That Poker Is Alive And Kicking

The Main Event of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the gold standard for poker. This year, Hossein Ensan, a 55-year-old born in Iran, won the $10 million first prize. The event also stands as a measure of poker’s popularity globally. It may be held in the US, but it attracts players worldwide. This […]

Posted on: July 18, 2019 | | Joss Wood

How To Get Started With Pennsylvania Online Sports Betting

Here's all you need to know to get started in legal online sports betting in Pennsylvania with the PlaySugarHouse online app from the SugarHouse Casino.

Posted on: June 6, 2019 | | Joss Wood

Yes, Online Sports Betting Is Coming To Oregon, But How Soon? Very Soon.

Oregon Lottery spokesperson Matthew Shelby has announced that the Lottery plans to get legal online sports betting up and running before the start of the NFL season.

Posted on: May 31, 2019 | | Joss Wood

One Year In, Who Are The Big Losers Of Legal US Sports Betting?

Sports betting legalization has created losers as well as winners. The biggest losers aren't obvious, but read on to see who missed the boat in year one.

Posted on: May 29, 2019 | | Joss Wood