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Maryland online casino bill causes heated debate during hearing

2 months ago | slotsup.com | Charles Perrin

Maryland’s prospective online casino bill appears to be splitting opinion. A 3-hour hearing was held earlier this week where there was a chance to listen to both sides of the debate, and cannibalization was pinpointed as the major concern. Sen. Ron Watson, who is co-sponsoring the bill with Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, labeled cannibalization as a “fallacy” even though in some states iCasino revenues have surpassed their land-based counterparts.
NY Gov. fuels anger after blocking casino licenses timeline bill

Nov 26, 2024 | slotsup.com | Charles Perrin

New York’s governor Kathy Hochul has nixed a bill that would have expedited the timeline for the awarding of downstate casino licenses, prompting angry responses. Hochul vetoed bill S9673A a week after receiving it which has ruffled the feathers of industry stakeholders. Currently, there are 11 proposed projects in and around New York City that are jostling for one of the 3 coveted licenses up for grabs. The original deadline for applications to be submitted was set for 31 August 2024.
Wyoming ready online casino bill following positive study data

Nov 25, 2024 | slotsup.com | Charles Perrin

The specter of a fresh online casino bill being submitted in Wyoming is reportedly gathering momentum. Wyoming Rep. Robert Davis insists he is ready to file for online casino legislation following the results of a positive study carried out by Spectrum Gaming. The study made some financial projections where online casino revenues would grow from $98 million to $138 million in year 1, then $162 million to $199 million by year 5.
Revenue drop takes gloss of New York mobile sports betting spend

Nov 10, 2024 | slotsup.com | Charles Perrin

More New York residents are using their mobile phones to place sports wagers. According to the latest figures revealed by the New York Gaming Commission (NYGC) for October, the Big Apple enjoyed a banner month for mobile spending, with a record $2.32 billion laid out by bettors on mobile platforms. The October figure surpassed September’s return by 15.4%, surging past the now-previous record of $2.12 billion by 9.4%, which was set in November 2023.
Michigan passes significant iGaming revenue milestone in September

Oct 22, 2024 | slotsup.com | Charles Perrin

Michigan is in buoyant mood on the back of a superb month for iGaming revenues. According to the latest figures published by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), iGaming contributed $202.6 million in revenue in September. Combined with online betting, total gaming revenues hit $261 million in the Wolverine State. Reflected as gross receipts, the figure is 21.4% higher than last year and it climbed more than 16% compared to August of this year.
Tax problems contribute to delayed expansion of iGaming in Alberta

Oct 20, 2024 | slotsup.com | Charles Perrin

An expansion of iGaming in Alberta has been pushed back due to ongoing regulatory issues. Much talk over the past few months has centered around Alberta following Ontario’s roadmap of having a more laissez-faire attitude towards iGaming. Indeed, Ontario has pivoted and positioned itself as being more “open and free” in its attitude towards online gambling.
Nevada Pushes Back on SAFE Bet Act's Federal Gambling Rules

Sep 26, 2024 | slotsup.com | Charles Perrin

A recent bipartisan effort to impose federal guidelines on the rapidly expanding legal sports gambling market has encountered significant resistance from Nevada officials. The Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, D-New York, and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, seeks to establish federal regulations for advertising, individual betting activities, and the use of artificial intelligence in the sports gambling industry.
Tottenham v Arsenal Betting Tips, Odds & Match Preview - Premier League

Sep 14, 2024 | freebets.com | Charles Perrin |Charles Charles

All eyes will be fixed on the Capital for the pick of the Premier League games on Sunday afternoon. The red and white halves of North London will congregate for what promises to be a febrile clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Tottenham host bitter adversaries Arsenal. Normally, the first clash of the season takes place at the Emirates, but this time around, things have changed.
Wolves v Newcastle Betting Tips, Odds & Match Preview - Premier League

Sep 13, 2024 | freebets.com | Charles Perrin |Charles Charles

Wolves will be hoping for a turnaround in fortunes when they host Newcastle at Molineux on Sunday afternoon. While the Tottenham vs Arsenal clash will attract many eyes earlier in the day, the teatime teaser could be worth a watch too. Ensconced in the relegation zone, Wolves could have hardly had a much tougher start, and that included a 6-2 drubbing at the hands of Chelsea.
Harrogate v Doncaster Betting Tips, Odds & Match Preview - League Two

Sep 11, 2024 | freebets.com | Charles Perrin |Charles Charles

Harrogate Town will be looking to give themselves some respite when they welcome Doncaster Rovers to The Exercise Stadium on Thursday evening. A challenging start to this term in League Two leaves Harrogate in 20th spot in the table, just two points above the drop zone. In stark contrast, Doncaster Rovers are flying, and with just one defeat to their name from five matches played, they are top of the table.