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The Top 10 US Gambling News Stories of 2019

2019 was a roller coaster year for US gambling news. The year began with catastrophe and lurched through absurdity before reaching a successful end.

Posted on: May 14, 2024 | | Omotayo Olayinka

888’s Sportsbook, Casino And Poker Products Are Crucial To Competing In US

888 Holdings has been at the epicenter of regulated US online gambling for the past six years and is continuing to cash in with new advancements and future plans.

Posted on: January 9, 2024 | | Julian Rogers

Now Is The DOJ’s Chance To Walk Away From The Wire Act

A US District Court Judge threw out the Department of Justice's new opinion on the Wire Act last week, giving the DOJ the chance to walk away from this mess.

Posted on: October 6, 2023 | | Martin Derbyshire

Federal Government Wants A Piece Of Sports Betting Action, Says Sen. Hatch

Senator Orrin Hatch has drafted a new bill to create federal control of state-regulated sports betting. Here are the key details of the bill, explained.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | Joss Wood

The Five Major Takeaways From The Congressional Sports Betting Hearing

What came out of 90 minutes of testimony in Congress on the topic of legal US sports betting? More questions than answers.

Posted on: February 16, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

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Sessions Out Of Court When It Comes To Shutting Down Online Gambling

The New Jersey online casino industry is breathing a collective sigh of relief with word US AG Jeff Sessions is staying out of efforts to shut it down.

Posted on: September 15, 2023 | | Martin Derbyshire

It’s GAME Time: US Congress Moving On Sports Betting

Is the GAME Act the solution online gambling activists are dreaming of? The new Congressional bill has many hopes high for more online gambling in the US.

Posted on: September 25, 2023 | | Martin Derbyshire

Adelson Exit Could Pave Pennsylvania’s Path To Online Gambling Regulation

Could Sheldon Adelson be leaving Pennsylvania behind, paving a clear path for online gaming legislation to pass which could solve budget woes in the state?

Posted on: September 28, 2023 | | Martin Derbyshire

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The Top 10 US Gambling News Stories of 2019

888’s Sportsbook, Casino And Poker Products Are Crucial To Competing In US

Now Is The DOJ’s Chance To Walk Away From The Wire Act

Federal Government Wants A Piece Of Sports Betting Action, Says Sen. Hatch

The Five Major Takeaways From The Congressional Sports Betting Hearing

Sessions Out Of Court When It Comes To Shutting Down Online Gambling

It’s GAME Time: US Congress Moving On Sports Betting

Adelson Exit Could Pave Pennsylvania’s Path To Online Gambling Regulation

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