Steve Ruddock, Author at Play USA

These Are The Major Players In Online Gambling Expansion In 2018

With Pennsylvania passing online gaming legislation, casino operators in NJ and PA with properties in other states could ramp up their lobbying efforts.

Posted on: September 27, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

Don’t Look Now, But Online Gaming IS Spreading Across The US

Nine states have already legalized some form of online gambling, and it looks like a few more could join the list in 2018.

Posted on: September 27, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

Connecticut Hearing Highlights Difficulties Of Sports Betting Legalization

Sports betting proponents got a dose of reality after an 11-hour Connecticut hearing highlighted the hurdles states need to clear to pass legislation.

Posted on: September 25, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

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Will Kentucky Horse Racing Make Room For Casinos?

The Bluegrass State is looking into expanding into casino gambling. A new bill would authorize casino gaming at racetracks and at up to four new casinos.

Posted on: September 18, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

Anatomy Of A Merger Part I: Caesars Will Be A Land-Based Casino Giant

The mega-merger between Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment will create the largest casino company in the world. Here's how that will likely look.

Posted on: August 17, 2023 | | Steve Ruddock

John Hesp Is A Breath Of Fresh Air, But Will He Give New Life To Poker?

Will the Main Event run of jovial amateur John Hesp change poker? It happened in 2003 with Chris Moneymaker, and Hesp seems to have that same "it" quality.

Posted on: July 6, 2022 | | Steve Ruddock

Poker Could Learn Some Lessons From Barstool Sports’ WSOP Debut

Barstool Sports made its presence felt at the 2017 WSOP, and poker might be able to learn a few lessons from one of the preeminent online content sites.

Posted on: July 6, 2022 | | Steve Ruddock

Video Games Might Not Be Gambling But Should They Be Regulated Like Gambling?

Loot boxes in the new Star Wars Battlefront II video game have many regulations debating whether the game is gambling, a problem, or both.

Posted on: March 8, 2022 | | Steve Ruddock

Willy Wonka Slot Turns Out To Be Quite The Golden Goose

In an improbable turn of events a Harrah's Las Vegas Willy Wonka slot hit two six-figure progressive jackpots in less than three months.

Posted on: November 26, 2021 | | Steve Ruddock

New Seminole Hard Rock Poker Room Is About Location, Location, Location

The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Room is moving on up, with a 36-table room in the Florida casino's convention area, putting it closer to the tournament action.

Posted on: March 26, 2021 | | Steve Ruddock

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Posts by Steve Ruddock:

These Are The Major Players In Online Gambling Expansion In 2018

Don’t Look Now, But Online Gaming IS Spreading Across The US

Connecticut Hearing Highlights Difficulties Of Sports Betting Legalization

Will Kentucky Horse Racing Make Room For Casinos?

Anatomy Of A Merger Part I: Caesars Will Be A Land-Based Casino Giant

John Hesp Is A Breath Of Fresh Air, But Will He Give New Life To Poker?

Poker Could Learn Some Lessons From Barstool Sports’ WSOP Debut

Video Games Might Not Be Gambling But Should They Be Regulated Like Gambling?

Willy Wonka Slot Turns Out To Be Quite The Golden Goose

New Seminole Hard Rock Poker Room Is About Location, Location, Location

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