Articles by Zach Wolpin (249)
Lawmakers have been working to legalize sports gambling in Georgia for several years. Unfortunately, 2024 is another year where Republicans and Democrats cannot agree. This was the state’s same problem in 2022. The sports betting bill received zero votes from the state House. In 2024, the same issue will happen. Some Democrats have withdrawn their […]
Hawaii is one of 12 states that doesn’t offer domestic sports betting. Politicians have an overall aversion to gambling. However, those stances could change with the growing effort to legalize online sports gambling in the state. Unlike other states, massive revenue from sports betting doesn’t motivate Hawaii. They do not have to worry about budget […]
The Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Track announced last week that they had filed a lawsuit against three Minnesota Tribal Casinos. This lawsuit was sent to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Running Aces claims that these three casinos violated the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Also known as the […]
In Florida, residents can only place sports bets on the Hard Rock Bet app. That relaunched on December 5, 20223. Lawmakers had to go through lengthy legal battles to make that happen after the app was shut down in 2021. Along with sports betting on Hard Rock Bets, Floridians can play Daily Fantasy Sports. […]
In the last four months, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has cashed in on some long-term bets. The 47-year-old’s total is up to $5.4 million. Dave had bets on Michigan and Washington to both win their college football playoff semi-final games. It was a total of $1.5 million for him between those two games. Next, […]
A conference committee was formed earlier this month to help find a compromise in House Bill 774. The legislation is looking to establish the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act. That would allow residents 21 and older to place bets on online apps. It would cut out the hassle of having to drive to a physical […]
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins is serious about his company’s commitment to responsible gambling. That is why they’ve hired their first-ever Chief Responsible Gaming Officer, Lori Kalani. She will report directly to Robins and will be key in providing player safety and protection in all forms of the community. Lori Kalani was previously a partner at […]
There are currently three temporary casinos in Nebraska and the state has proved that gambling is profitable. Soon, residents in Nebraska will have their first “permanent” casino set to open in May. It will be Harrash’s in Columbus. This a massive milestone for the casino and gambling industry that’s still growing. The target date for […]
In Missouri, there is a push for sports gambling to become legalized. The ‘Winning for Missouri Education’ campaign is actively working to help make that happen. For sports gambling to be on the general election ballot in November, the group needs 180,000 signatures by May 5. Luckily, they more than exceed that goal. They had […]
For the second time in three months, Pennsylvania has set a new record for revenue made in a single month. Their gaming industry is beyond thriving and is one of the best in a highly competitive market. In March, the state reached $554.6 million in income collected. This comes from brick-and-mortar casinos, iGaming, retail and […]