Maryland Sports Betting Referendum Moves Forward In Mad Rush
Maryland state legislators pushed through a sports betting referendum in a mad rush of legislation before its COVID-19 related adjournment. With Governor Larry Hogan’s signature, the Maryland sports betting referendum could move forward in November as planned. Maryland is looking to join many of its Northeastern neighbors in the legal sports betting arena. The Free […]
Two Years Post-PASPA: Where US Sports Betting Stands
Two years ago this month, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, known as PASPA. The Federal government enacted PASPA over 25 years before. It effectively barred sports betting on a federal level. Notable exceptions included Nevada, a US land-based (and now digital) gambling hub and sports […]
Colorado’s First Week of Sports Betting Sees Some Oddball Leaders
Amid nationwide shutdowns and the complete cessation of professional sports leagues, Colorado became the latest US state to launch legalized sports betting on May 1, 2020. Colorado’s first week of sports betting saw some oddball bets in unique times. Colorado’s First Week One week in, Colorado’s sports betting operators saw a rise in betting on […]
DraftKings Debuts Online Casino Product In Pennsylvania
On May 1, 2020, players saw the launch of DraftKings In Pennsylvania. The daily fantasy sports and sports betting juggernaut debuted its Pennsylvania online casino product in partnership with Hollywood Casino, a Penn National Gaming affiliate. Following Caesars launch just a week prior, DraftKings Casino becomes the tenth online casino in the Keystone State. Players […]
Caesars Launches In Pennsylvania With State’s Ninth Online Casino
On April 23, Caesars Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: CZR) online casino launched in Pennsylvania. This follows the company’s March 10 sportsbook launch in the state. The Caesars launch in Pennsylvania marks the ninth online casino permitted in the state. Caesars Online Casino, as the platform is branded, launched in partnership with Harrah’s Philadelphia. This followed the all-clear from […]
Colorado Sports Betting Will Launch May 1
We are set to see Colorado sports betting launch on May 1 as scheduled. The state’s casinos remain closed under Governor Polis’ “safer at home” order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sporting events are on hold indefinitely. Still, the Colorado Division of Gaming and state regulators are pushing forward. Punters will have access to […]
Will Advertising During COVID Provide A Good ROI?
When things return to normal, some gaming companies might point to one decision that helped them survive the shutdown economy. Should they be advertising during COVID? In October 2019, Google signed off on several changes to how, when, and where companies can advertise online. This announcement applied to gaming companies. At a time when all […]
Using Casino Sounds To Encourage Bookings Post Shutdown
People gamble more if they hear the typical sounds of the casino. These casino sounds and the Payout Memories they elicit can hold the key to helping casinos navigate the post-shutdown world. University Study Of Casino Sounds The data came from a study at the University of Alberta. During the study, professors analyzed 600 people […]
Catching Up On The Wire Act Case — Part 2: New Hampshire Lottery Has Friends In Court
Earlier this month, half a dozen amicus briefs were filed in the Wire Act case pitting the New Hampshire Lottery Commission and gaming company Neopollard against the US Department of Justice. The litigation arose in response to a November 2018 memo issued by Assistant Attorney General Steven Engel. The DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel via […]
Catching Up On The Wire Act Case — Part 1: A Response From New Hampshire, Neopollard
The legal battle over the scope of the federal Wire Act is still moving ahead in New Hampshire. On Feb. 26, the NH Lottery Commission and Neopollard Interactive submitted their respective responses to a brief the Department of Justice filed with the First Circuit Court of Appeals. You may recall that the DOJ appealed a ruling […]
