Steve Ruddock, Author at Play USA

In November, New England casino revenue started to stabilize.

New England Casino Market Seeing Uptick In Revenue From New Resorts

The New England casino industry has been going through some big changes of late, but November saw the market start to stabilize.

Posted on: December 6, 2023 | | 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: December 6, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

With Its Selection Of Kambi, Penn National Will ‘Own Its Own Destiny’

Sports betting supplier Kambi Group and regional US gaming operator Penn National Gaming have formalized an exclusive, long-term partnership.

Posted on: December 6, 2023 | | 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: December 6, 2023 | | 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: December 5, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

Why You Should Take Gambling Revenue Projections With A Grain Of Salt

Sports betting revenues are falling short of expectations, but the problem isn't the industry's performance, it's the outlandish projections.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

Like Online Poker, CA Sports Betting Is An Issue No One Can Agree On

Another fight over expanded gambling is shaping up between tribal casinos and California's legal cardrooms. This time it's over sports betting.

Posted on: December 4, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

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: October 16, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

Live From Massachusetts: A Review Of The $1 Billion MGM Springfield Casino

MGM Springfield opened on Aug. 24 to a long line of customers and guests. Here's a look inside the new Massachusetts casino.

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

Anatomy Of A Merger Part II: Online Implications For Eldorado-Caesars

The merger of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment creates a gaming giant. But fitting in all the companies' online components won't be easy.

Posted on: October 9, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

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Posts by Steve Ruddock:

New England Casino Market Seeing Uptick In Revenue From New Resorts

March Thaw Brings Surging Revenues For New England Casinos

With Its Selection Of Kambi, Penn National Will ‘Own Its Own Destiny’

How A New Integrity Monitoring Group Could Derail Integrity Fee Demands

The Differences Between Black And Gray Gambling Markets

Why You Should Take Gambling Revenue Projections With A Grain Of Salt

Like Online Poker, CA Sports Betting Is An Issue No One Can Agree On

Amid Revenue Dip, New England Casinos Brace For More Competition

Live From Massachusetts: A Review Of The $1 Billion MGM Springfield Casino

Anatomy Of A Merger Part II: Online Implications For Eldorado-Caesars

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