Doug Bonjour

Connecticut

Full-time dad, part-time sportswriter. Previous: UConn women's basketball/football for Hearst. Covered 3 Final Fours. Also seen in New York Times, AP.

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Former FanDuel Executive Turchin Joins PENN, Will Oversee ESPN Bet

6 days ago | casinobeats.com | Doug Bonjour

PENN Entertainment has hired former FanDuel executive Billy Turchin as the new Chief Product Officer for its interactive division. This is the latest in a series of moves to improve ESPN Bet’s performance. Turchin will oversee PENN’s online gaming brands, which include Hollywood Casino and theScore in addition to ESPN Bet.
Tennessee Regulator Writes to CFTC Strongly Opposing Sports Events Prediction Markets

6 days ago | casinobeats.com | Doug Bonjour

Tennessee is the latest state to push back against sports events prediction markets. In a letter sent Monday to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) expressed opposition to sports event contracts offered by entities such as Kalshi and Robinhood. “We are writing to express our concerns with the sports event contracts currently being offered in Tennessee by Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulated entities,” the letter read.
North Carolina Lawmakers Propose Doubling Sports Betting Tax to 36%

1 week ago | casinobeats.com | Doug Bonjour

North Carolina lawmakers are seeking to double the state’s sports betting tax to 36%. Republicans from the state Senate released their two-year budget on Monday, calling to increase the tax rate on North Carolina’s eight sportsbooks from 18% to 36%. Senate Bill 257, if approved, would go into effect Oct. 1. The move is intended to generate additional revenue from the burgeoning sports betting industry.
Future of Kansas Sports Betting Clouded by Legislative Amendment

1 week ago | casinobeats.com | Doug Bonjour

As sports betting continues to grow throughout the United States, the market in Kansas faces an uncertain future. A budget amendment passed last week by Kansas’ House of Representatives prohibits the state from extending licenses for its six sportsbooks, which are set to expire in August 2027.
Satoshi Gaming Group Banned in Sweden for Targeting Local Players

1 week ago | casinobeats.com | Doug Bonjour

Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has ordered an immediate ban on Satoshi Gaming Group. The ban, announced last Thursday, stems from an investigation that found the Curacao-based operator had offered online gaming through its Trustdice.win platform without a license. Investigators determined that the site specifically targeted Swedish customers, including marketing in Swedish. As such, Spelinspektionen is requesting that Satoshi immediately cease its operations.
Caesars Entertainment Sued for Alleged Negligence in Guest’s Murder

1 week ago | casinobeats.com | Doug Bonjour

The family of a man who was killed in his Las Vegas Strip hotel room is suing the property for negligence and wrongful death. Attorneys representing Bryan Angel Altamirano-Solano’s mother and father filed a lawsuit against Caesars Entertainment in the Clark County District Court (Nev.) earlier this month. A housekeeper found Altamirano-Solano dead from a gunshot wound in a Caesars Palace hotel room on May 15, 2023, according to authorities.
North Carolina Hits Record Sports Betting Handle in March

1 week ago | casinobeats.com | Doug Bonjour

North Carolina closed its first year of legal sports betting on a high note with a historical handle high. Bettors wagered a record $685 million in March, according to the North Carolina Lottery Commission’s latest report. That broke the previous record handle of $659.3 million in March 2024, the same month the Tar Heel State launched sports betting. Of the total amount bet, $667.1 million was listed as paid wagering revenue, and the other $17.9 million was classified as promotional revenue.
Hawaii Sports Betting On the Cusp After Bill Passes Senate

1 week ago | casinobeats.com | Doug Bonjour

Sports betting expansion has slowed after an early rush, but it might not be long before Hawaii enters the fray. The Aloha State moved a step closer to legalizing online sports betting after House Bill 1308 passed through the Senate on Tuesday. The bill, which also calls for the return of daily fantasy sports contests (DFS), cleared by a 15-10 vote and will return to the House for concurrence. Should that chamber approve the measure, Gov.
Kalshi Secures Legal Victory in Nevada Gambling Dispute

2 weeks ago | casinobeats.com | Doug Bonjour

Kalshi scored a partial win in its legal battle with Nevada. A federal judge granted the predictive market’s request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (GCB). Tuesday’s ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Gordon effectively allows Kalshi to keep offering its sports-related event contracts in Nevada as litigation continues.
Sweepstakes Gambling Crackdown Reaches Louisiana With SB 181 Proposal

2 weeks ago | casinobeats.com | Doug Bonjour

Louisiana has become the latest state to consider legislation that would shut the door on sweepstakes gambling. Republican Senator Adam Bass has introduced Senate Bill 181, which is aimed at banning certain social casino games by classifying them as illegal gambling.