Steve Ruddock, Author at Play USA

Amid Revenue Dip, New England Casinos Brace For More Competition

New England casino revenue fell in April, just after posting a terrific March. But concerns of a saturated market are high as Encore Boston Harbor opens.

Posted on: June 5, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Some Surprising Revelations About Current & Future US Sports Betting

Nearly $8 billion has been bet at legal US sportsbooks since the PASPA repeal. But H2 Gambling Capital's David Henwood says that's only the tip of iceberg.

Posted on: May 23, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Here’s How FOX Bet Plans To Replicate Sky Bet’s Success In The US

A colossal deal between TSG and FOX is going to bring a new sports betting model to the US market: FOX Bet. Here's how it will be deployed.

Posted on: May 14, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

March Thaw Brings Surging Revenues For New England Casinos

March is historically a great month for New England casino revenue, and March 2019 certainly didn't disappoint. That's a good sign for the future.

Posted on: May 8, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

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How A New Integrity Monitoring Group Could Derail Integrity Fee Demands

A new sports betting integrity monitoring group has been launched, and it could be the final nail in the coffin for the leagues' integrity fee demands.

Posted on: April 29, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

PointsBet Executive Reveals Key Insights On US Sports Betting Market

PointsBet is making a name for itself in US sports betting. We sat down with CIO Seth Young to get a better understanding of the sportsbook's US strategy.

Posted on: April 23, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

The Differences Between Black And Gray Gambling Markets

Can you tell the difference between a legal and illegal sports betting market? If you can't, don't worry. It's more difficult than most people imagine.

Posted on: April 17, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock

Federal Judge Punches A Couple Of Holes In DOJ Wire Act Position

A District Court Judge heard from the Department of Justice and the New Hampshire Lottery in the Wire Act case that will shape online gambling in the US.

Posted on: April 15, 2019 | | Steve Ruddock