Articles by Zach Wolpin (314)
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 […]
On April 17th, a conference was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey at the Hard Rock Casino. It was dubbed the East Coast Gaming Congress. Panelists spoke about how they need to prepare for the three casinos that will be available in New York. The NY casinos could drastically change the casino market in the […]
Legal sports gambling is a thriving industry around the US but not every state has adopted the policy. California has yet to legalize sports gambling despite lawmakers pushing to make it happen. In the November 2022 election, there were two different options on California’s ballot. However, the legalization was declined. The state likely needs a […]
A total of 38 states including the District of Columbia have some form of gambling after it was legalized in 2018. Some states adopted the policy right away while others have waited to step foot into the gambling industry. Sports betting has grown larger and larger in the US and it’s not slowing down. Reportedly, […]
This Saturday, the 2024 NBA playoffs will begin and several teams are eyeing the Larry O’Brien trophy. Players have battled through the rigorous grind of the regular season and the postseason awaits. Tomorrow, the final two play-in games will happen to determine the eighth seeds in their respective conferences. Back in May of 2023, one […]
Initially, Connecticut lawmakers could not come together on House Bill 5284. A conference committee was created and they made File No. 271 as its replacement. Recently, it was moved through the committee and is being passed along to the House. File No. 271 would help Connecticut have an entirely different plan for how wagering is […]