Congressional Hearing On Legal Sports Betting Set For Sept. 27
On Sept. 27, a Congressional subcommittee will hold a Washington, DC meeting entitled “Post-PASPA: An Examination of Sports Betting in America.”
If Gambling Is A Numbers Game, New Jersey And WSOP Won The Week
New Jersey and the World Series of Poker both posted numbers too big to ignore this week, with signs gambling is growing in the US.
Sands Bethlehem Possibly The Worst Babysitter In Pennsylvania
It’s easy to see why Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson thinks online gambling sites can’t keep minors away. His own casinos have such a tough time doing it.
PA Leading The Way, But Whole Northeast Making Online Gambling Progress
This week Pennsylvania’s online gambling bill stole all the headlines, but plenty of other states in the area made forward progress towards regulation.
Nevada And New York Each Dealing With Gambling-Related Political Scandals
The casino industry got hit with two different political scandals with gambling ties–one in New York with Andrew Cuomo, one in Nevada with Sheldon Adelson.
Anti-Online Gambling Congressman Jason Chaffetz Abruptly Announces His Retirement
The announced retirement of Congressman Jason Chaffetz of Utah eliminates one of the major driving forces behind a federal online gambling in Congress.
Online Gambling Legislation Catching Some Lucky Breaks In PA, NY, WV
The success of New Jersey online casinos might be causing states like Pennsylvania, New York, and West Virginia to more seriously consider online gambling.
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?
Game-Changing Shifts In NY And PA Mean Now’s The Time To Act On Online Gambling
The big stories of the week centered around online gambling expansion efforts in New York and Pennsylvania and how supporters can make their voices heard.
A Good Sign For iGaming Supporters: New Wynn CFO Has Deep Online Gambling Roots
The new CFO at Wynn Resorts comes from the legal online gambling sector, which could signal a shift in Wynn’s current slightly negative view of iGaming.