Is MLB’s Request To Ban Spring Training Bets Really About Money?
In a move that should soon prove to be more about money than it is integrity, Major League Baseball wants sportsbooks to stop taking spring training bets.
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.
The DOJ Should Back Off The Wire Act Before More Truth Comes Out
Don’t expect to hear anything about the US Department of Justice deciding to back off its latest Wire Act opinion, as it will be a very quiet retreat.
Legal Oscars Betting Has Started In New Jersey, But Is It A Step Too Far?
This year is the first where punters can legally bet on the Oscars. The New Jersey DGE has authorized betting on the Academy Awards, but was that a mistake?
The DOJ’s New Take On The Wire Act Is Just Another Opinion
The DOJ’s new opinion is the Wire Act applies to more than just sports, but that doesn’t mean a state’s right to legalize online gambling is in jeopardy.
Ocean Resort Casino New Jersey: Five Questions After The Sale
Questions abound now that Ocean Resort New Jersey has a new owner. Namely, why was the casino sold just 6 months after opening, and what changes are coming?
Gavin Smith’s ‘PokerRoad’ Family Reflects On His Passing
More than just a poker player, Gavin Smith was a media personality. His fellow podcasters Joe Stapleton and Joe Sebok remember their friend.
Former NJ Gov. Christie Still Sticking It To The Leagues On Sports Betting
Bravo to former NJ Gov. Chris Christie, who is still standing up to the biggest pro sports leagues in the US even after beating them at the Supreme Court.
Michigan Online Gambling Is Still Afloat, Could Pass In 2019
Despite a veto from now former Governor Rick Snyder, online gambling legislation is far from dead in the state of Michigan.
Making The Case For A Federal Sports Betting Bill
The idea of a federal sports betting bill has been met with derision. But if crafted properly, a federal bill could be beneficial to the nascent industry.