Joss Wood, Author at Play USA

The NBA has secured a deal to provide official data to SportRadar and Genius Sports.

NBA Taps Sportradar & Genius Sports To Distribute Sports Betting Data

The NBA has struck a deal to provide official data to SportRadar and Genius Sports. The deal means operators can create better products, especially in-game.

Posted on: December 6, 2023 | | Joss Wood

Illinois Racing Commission Wants To Expand Gambling, But Some Say Hold Your Horses

The Illinois Racing Board has directed staff to prepare rules to allow historical horse racing at the state's racetracks. The industry needs the revenues.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | Joss Wood

Can “New Sports” Overturn The Old Guard? Foundry IV Hopes So

Game development studio Foundry IV doesn't want to just change esports, it wants to create a new vertical, New Sports, which will debut at MGM casinos.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | Joss Wood

Federal Government Wants A Piece Of Sports Betting Action, Says Sen. Hatch

Senator Orrin Hatch has drafted a new bill to create federal control of state-regulated sports betting. Here are the key details of the bill, explained.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | Joss Wood

FanDuel’s Refusal To Pay Out Winning ‘Glitch’ Bet Raises Fairness Questions

FanDuel's refusal to pay out a winning sports bet because of a technical glitch is bad PR–even if it's good precedent–but the US customer expects more.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | Joss Wood

Caesars will become the first founding partner of the Las Vegas Stadium, home to the Raiders in 2020.

Caesars Becomes First Founding Partner Of The Las Vegas Stadium

In a new sponsorship deal, Caesars will become the first founding partner of the Las Vegas Stadium, where the Las Vegas Raiders will play their home games.

Posted on: December 4, 2023 | | Joss Wood

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

The 2019 WSOP sneds a powerful message that poker is as popular as it ever has been in the US. The problem is not enough states offering online poker.

Posted on: December 4, 2023 | | Joss Wood

Parytpoker Makeover Includes New Tables And Bigger Guarantees

PartyPoker has updated its dot-com player pool online poker software with a new table design to improve the player experience.

Posted on: October 4, 2023 | | Joss Wood

PokerStars is now the official poker partner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

PokerStars Is Now The Official Poker Partner Of The UFC

PokerStars is now the official poker partner of the UFC. The PokerStars brand will potentially access a whopping 1.1 billion UFC viewers worldwide.

Posted on: September 28, 2023 | | Joss Wood

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

New Jersey and Pennsylvania gaming revenue figures for July 2019 hit record highs. There are lessons here for other states launching legal sports betting.

Posted on: September 26, 2023 | | Joss Wood

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Posts by Joss Wood:

NBA Taps Sportradar & Genius Sports To Distribute Sports Betting Data

Illinois Racing Commission Wants To Expand Gambling, But Some Say Hold Your Horses

Can “New Sports” Overturn The Old Guard? Foundry IV Hopes So

Federal Government Wants A Piece Of Sports Betting Action, Says Sen. Hatch

FanDuel’s Refusal To Pay Out Winning ‘Glitch’ Bet Raises Fairness Questions

Caesars Becomes First Founding Partner Of The Las Vegas Stadium

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

Parytpoker Makeover Includes New Tables And Bigger Guarantees

PokerStars Is Now The Official Poker Partner Of The UFC

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

Why You’ll Never Need To Worry About Ad Blockers At Online Casinos

How Much Tax Revenue Is Missouri Missing Out on by Launching Sports Betting in December?

Golden Nugget Online Casino Launches 350-Spin Offer

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

Macau’s Digital Currency Will Provide Lessons For US Online Casinos

Pennsylvania Players Recieve Early Holiday Present With Hollywood Casino App Launch

Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in New Jersey, Making 30 Operators in the Market

MONOPOLY Casino Replaces Virgin In New Jersey As Bally’s Seeks Niche For Secondary Brand