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Illinois Legislator Explains Bill To Prohibit Dave & Buster’s From Facilitating Wagers On Amusement Games

Illinois Rep. Dan Didech is looking to bust Dave & Buster's plan to facilitate app wagers on amusement games before it even starts.

Posted on: May 3, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Cordish Online Casino Opposition Rooted In Cannibalization, Adelson, Fear Of Amazon

Cordish Cos. CEO David Cordish says it’s the major online companies not currently in the gambling space such as Google, Facebook and Amazon that scare him.

Posted on: May 2, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Jim Allen, CEO of Hard Rock International

Hard Rock Eyes Florida Online Casino Push Once Compact Legality Settled

Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen told PlayUSA last week at the East Coast Gaming Congress that the tribe has interest in starting the process to add iCasino once the legality of its online sports betting model is confirmed.

Posted on: April 25, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

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Lawmakers Nearly Succeed In Stripping Sports Betting From Minnesota Sports Betting Bill

Many Minnesota House representatives don't believe Minnesota sports betting legislation stands a chance in the Senate this session amid escalating fighting between Minnesota Indian tribes and the state's horse racing industry.

Posted on: April 30, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Addabbo Will Try Union One More Time Before Giving Up On New York Online Casino

New York Sen. Joe Addabbo has one more card he wants to play for legalizing online casino in 2024.

Posted on: April 23, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

FanDuel CEO Says Next California Sports Betting Effort Will Be Unified Approach With Tribes

FanDuel CEO Amy Howe subjected herself to a public grilling from two of the most outspoken opponents of the California online sports betting initiative her company led in 2022.

Posted on: April 9, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Maryland Online Casino Sponsor Says Issue Needs Break, Won’t File Bill In 2025

Sen. Ron Watson told PlayUSA that he doesn’t plan to file a Maryland online casino bill in 2025.

Posted on: April 11, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Maine Online Casino Bill Appears Headed Toward Final Passage After Committee Advancement

Maine Gambling Control Board Chair Steve Silver told PlayUSA he expects the legislature will pass the Maine online casino bill this month.

Posted on: April 9, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Maryland Online Casino Hopes Die With State Budget Exclusion

The Maryland legislature completed budget negotiations Wednesday, leaving out online casino as expected.

Posted on: April 4, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

Historical Horse Racing Debate Becomes Sticking Point In Minnesota Sports Betting Bill

A prohibition of historical horse racing has suddenly become a big part of the Minnesota sports betting bill.

Posted on: April 4, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

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Illinois Legislator Explains Bill To Prohibit Dave & Buster’s From Facilitating Wagers On Amusement Games

Cordish Online Casino Opposition Rooted In Cannibalization, Adelson, Fear Of Amazon

Hard Rock Eyes Florida Online Casino Push Once Compact Legality Settled

Lawmakers Nearly Succeed In Stripping Sports Betting From Minnesota Sports Betting Bill

Addabbo Will Try Union One More Time Before Giving Up On New York Online Casino

FanDuel CEO Says Next California Sports Betting Effort Will Be Unified Approach With Tribes

Maryland Online Casino Sponsor Says Issue Needs Break, Won’t File Bill In 2025

Maine Online Casino Bill Appears Headed Toward Final Passage After Committee Advancement

Maryland Online Casino Hopes Die With State Budget Exclusion

Historical Horse Racing Debate Becomes Sticking Point In Minnesota Sports Betting Bill

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