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Brant James @brantjames.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Pete Rose is eligible for the Hall of Fame. Good luck with that. #gambling www.ingame.com/jackson-rose...
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Shoeless Joe's HOF Bid Better Than Rose's
Joe Jackson's pop culture persona may help make him a Hall of Famer before Pete Rose enters the Cooperstown shrine.
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
This week on the @casinoreports.bsky.social podcast LOW ROLLERS: • Bruce Merati of BetEx joins us to talk about the CFTC roundtable that wasn't and all things prediction markets • Hawaii sports betting crashes • The case of McPeek vs. Caesars • Sporttrade makes a groundbreaking move
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
"But for now, I will preserve the status quo, which is that these [sports] contracts are legal under federal law," wrote Judge Gordon in Kalshi's case against the Nevada GCB. “Kalshi has shown a likelihood of success on the merits,” wrote Gordon in the 17-page ruling.
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Confused about prediction markets, sports "event contracts," the CFTC, Kalshi, the states issuing C&Ds, and the lawsuits flying back and forth? Take 15 minutes to listen to gaming lawyer Dennis Ehling on the new episode of @casinoreports.bsky.social's LOW ROLLERS and you'll be an instant expert.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Breaking: Tribes, Commercial Entities Consider Similar Plan for Legal California Sports Betting Two years ago, such a conversation would have been unimaginable. www.casinoreports.com/tribes-comme...
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Breaking: Tribes, Commercial Entities Consider Similar Plan for Legal California Sports Betting
The four SBA members would compete against each other, pay a "minimum guarantee per tribe" annually, and share revenue with all tribes.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Here's an overview of the #Kalshi filings in New Jersey and Nevada against the state regulators in both, as well as CEO Tarek Mansour's public declaration about the platform's status and utility as a “quintessential truth machine.” 👇 @altruda73.bsky.social www.casinoreports.com/kalshi-nevad...
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Kalshi CEO Says He Was 'Left With No Choice' But To Sue New Jersey, Nevada Regulators
Kalshi has filed lawsuits against the gaming regulatory bodies of New Jersey and Nevada to continue offering sports-based prediction markets.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
“This is just another gimmick from a company that’s very good at gimmicks to lure investors away from sound investing,” said Massachusetts Sec. of State Bill Galvin. www.casinoreports.com/tensions-ris...
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Tensions Rising Between States, Sports Prediction Markets As Massachusetts Opens Probe
"If Robinhood opts to file an injunction-seeking lawsuit in Massachusetts to stop the new inquiry, the CFTC could be motivated to intervene in the case on the same side as Robinhood," said Prof. Roden...
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The bill, introduced by freshman Congressman Michael Baumgartner of Washington, is narrow in focus, unlike some other federal bills. #sportsbetting www.casinoreports.com/college-prop...
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Bill To Ban College Prop Bets Introduced In Congress
The bill, introduced by freshman Congressman Michael Baumgartner of Washington, is narrow in focus, unlike some other federal bills.
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
All things considered, @lastweektonight1.bsky.social was gentle in its treatment of the sports betting industry. The next time, the sportsbooks may not be so lucky. My thoughts for @casinoreports.bsky.social: www.casinoreports.com/john-oliver-...
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John Oliver Takes Aim At Sports Betting, And Sports Betting Has Itself To Blame
You could call it a “hit piece.” But the hits it handed out were mostly justified. Particularly when it came to VIP operations.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
March Madness betting at #Robinhood? Yep. The notable difference between this and the short-lived partnership with #Kalshi last month to offer event contracts for Super Bowl LIX is that Robinhood has now constructed its own standalone prediction markets hub. www.casinoreports.com/robinhood-re...
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Robinhood, In Partnership With Kalshi, Relaunches Sports Event Markets For March Madness
Robinhood has again teamed with Kalshi, which is just days removed from being granted an extension on Nevada's cease-and-desist request.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Bit of a shakeup in the #DFS / DFS+ space today, as #Underdog leaves NY and pays a fine, but launches its Pick 'Em Champions product in NJ and Delaware: "The high fine amount speaks to the popularity of our games, as the settlement was calculated based on our revenue in NY.” — Nicholas Green
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
"This is the only major sporting event I know of where people bet underdogs." Thomas Casale joined LOW ROLLERS this week to talk March Madness (and to let us know we should have been betting college hoops in November and December, not now).
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
New episode of the @casinoreports.bsky.social podcast LOW ROLLERS! Thomas Casale joins us to talk March Madness betting (plus long-snappers and knuckleballers), while Jeff Edelstein & I cover sweeps ban legislation in Maryland and New Jersey, America's hatred of gambling ads, and the SAFE Bet Act.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
“If either party is looking for a slam dunk issue in New Jersey, this is it,” said Dan Cassino, a professor of government and politics at FDU who also serves as the exec director of the poll. “Even the groups most likely to take part in gambling, like young men, seem to be fed up with all the ads.”
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Lots to cover in this week's @casinoreports.bsky.social "Spin Cycle": • Flutter Q4 earnings • New GeoComply CEO • Kalshi's unaired ad • Moose on the loose • BetMGM goes to Oz • Some dude posting gambling cold takes in ALL CAPS Plus links, tweets, and bad puns: www.casinoreports.com/spin-cycle-3...
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Spin Cycle: Flutter Earnings Report, GeoComply CEO Reveal Highlight Week In Gambling
Welcome to “Spin Cycle,” Casino Reports’ Friday roundup of all things impactful, intriguing, impressive, or idiotic in the gambling industry.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
It's no secret slot game developers are looking to Generation X for inspiration. Here are 10 free ideas for them to put into motion.... #GenX #gambling www.casinoreports.com/ten-slot-mac...
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Ten Slot Machine Ideas Generation X Would Empty Their 401Ks For
It's no secret slot game developers are looking to Generation X for inspiration, and here are 10 free ideas for them to put into motion.
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
... Plus Jeff and I cover Nevada becoming the first state to directly go after Kalshi, New York taking aim at sweeps, PENN's ESPN Bet opt-out talk, Severance, Succession, Breaking Bad, and more: open.spotify.com/episode/3HXI...
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Low Rollers, Episode 9: Nevada and New York go after Kalshi and sweeps, Pat Mayo on succeeding with sports gambling content
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Column by Jeff Edelstein on the double standard in the way people view and try to police vices that are categorized as vices and vices that are categorized as socially acceptable ways to blow all your money.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Politicians, operators, and casino representatives are among those speaking out against Gov. Murphy's budget proposal. www.casinoreports.com/opposition-n...
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Opposition To New Jersey Gambling Tax Hike Proposal Already Mobilizing
Politicians, operators, and casino representatives are among those speaking out against Gov. Murphy's budget proposal.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
On rate of play, in person versus online: Even simple actions like paying out a blackjack hand become instantaneous rather than requiring manual chip counting.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Gen Z is discovering Texas hold'em, but are the new players making their way to casino poker rooms or online sites? #poker From Aaron (AJ) Moore: www.casinoreports.com/dorm-room-po...
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The Dorm Room Poker Boom
Gen Z is discovering Texas hold'em, but are the new players making their way to casino poker rooms or online sites?
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Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @risingaction.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
When you dig deep into this story you find Vegas F1 is worried tariffs etc is going to make things even worse for their already weakly loved event www.casinoreports.com/las-vegas-fe...
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Fee And Loathing In Las Vegas
“It’s nuts to be dinged $40 or $50 to leave a casino where you just spent money," says one fed-up Las Vegas insider.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
"In case I have confused anybody, this is not an anti-gambling discourse. It discusses an egregious set of statistics and the seemingly inhumane reactions to those statistics. It is a story of failure." -- Richard Schuetz www.casinoreports.com/schuetz-hey-...
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Schuetz: Hey, Massachusetts Gaming Commission, It's Time To Get The Band Back Together
Schuetz suggests the MGC invite DraftKings CEO Jason Robins to meet with them and ask him about the statistics of Ms. D’Alessandro’s husband.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
"There is incredible irony in Mr. Wynn’s case involving the Supreme Court. First of all, one of the justices on the Supreme Court who has made noises about wanting to take a look at Times v. Sullivan is Clarence Thomas..." writes Richard Schuetz. #scotus www.casinoreports.com/schuetz-firs...
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Schuetz: On The First Amendment And 'Disgraced' Casino Mogul Steve Wynn
Mr. Wynn appears not to be a big fan of a free press, and may now have his sights set on New York Times v Sullivan, a critical First Amendment case.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Buckle up, it's time for the Spin Cycle, a relentless barrage of puns and gambling news. Brought to you by @ericraskin.bsky.social Topics today: - That NAAiG-ing feeling - MGCB back at it - Expeditious Entain exit - RIP, Miami John, and more www.casinoreports.com/spin-cycle-2...
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Spin Cycle: New Coalition Of B&Ms, Barrage Of Michigan C&Ds Highlight Week In Gambling
Welcome to “Spin Cycle,” Casino Reports’ Friday roundup of all things impactful, intriguing, impressive, or idiotic in the gambling industry.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
There is a rift between the Florida Gaming Control Commission and the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, and the former no longer helps fund the latter. “We were shocked,” said Jennifer Kruse, the FCCG’s executive director, when she learned of the split.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
To the average person, a 2.3% chance of something happening sounds like nothing. To a gambler, 2.3% sounds like an entirely possible one-outer. Are you willing to see if the one-outer comes in when the topic is a city-obliterating #asteroid? #statistics www.casinoreports.com/probability-...
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When 2.3% Is Terrifying: A Gambler's Guide To The Asteroid Apocalypse
There's an asteroid out there that's a +4240 underdog to hit Earth, which is a longshot — but longshots come in all the time.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Is Las Vegas hitting a breaking point with its "nuisance fees"? There are hidden charges, surcharges, up-charges, premium charges. Maybe it's no coincidence gambling revenue on the Strip has been trending downward for the past 6 months, even with visitation up year-over-year.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
"If tariffs are imposed on Canada or Mexico, the most logical expectation is that a trip to Las Vegas will cost more for these foreigners, and if you believe that old demand function thing, that means less will be purchased," writes economist and longtime Vegas guy Richard Schuetz.
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
It's the Super Bowl week edition of LOW ROLLERS! Our friend and yours Dave Sharapan joins to talk Super Bowl buzz in Vegas, life lessons learned from a near-death experience & more. Plus: Terry Rozier scandal, Robinhood whiplash, online slots silliness, Ohio tax shenanigans: rss.com/podcasts/low...
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Low Rollers - Low Rollers, Episode 5: Terry Rozier NBA betting investigation, Dave Sharapan on gambling, sports, and life | RSS.com
CasinoReports.com's weekly gaming-biz podcast, Low Rollers, returns! Hosts Eric Raskin and Jeff Edelstein analyze the potential implications of the Terry Rozier NBA betting investigation as well as Ro...
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
The legislative onslaught continues around matters in #iGaming, #sportsbetting, sweepstakes, and iLottery. Here to cover the highlights and help keep you current, @altruda73.bsky.social:
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Robinhood on pulling its Super Bowl markets: “We are disappointed by this outcome,” Robinhood shared in a release, “especially given that we had been in regular communication with the CFTC about our intent and plans to offer this product."
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Chris Altruda @altruda73.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
A notable raising of the stakes by the #Florida Gaming Control Commission, which sent cease-and-desist letters to #Bovada, #MyBookie and #BetUS covering #SportsBetting, #HorseRacing and online #casino gaming: www.casinoreports.com/florida-offs...
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
This year’s projected figure for legal handle: $1.39 billion. “No single event unites sports fans like the Super Bowl, and that excitement extends to sports betting, with this year’s record legal handle reflecting its widespread appeal,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller.
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Narrowing Focus To Regulated Wagering, AGA Estimates Record Amount Bet On Super Bowl LIX
The $1.39 billion would be a legal wagering record, even if it pales in comparison to the amount bet across all available methods a year ago.
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
BREAKING: West Virginia is poised to join the growing list of states trying to shut out "sweepstakes" operators. “We have serious concerns about West Virginia consumers, specifically our children, being targeted by illegal gambling operations,” AG McCuskey says. www.casinoreports.com/west-virgini...
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West Virginia Poised To Go On Offensive Against ‘Sweepstakes’ Operators
“We have serious concerns about West Virginia consumers ... being targeted by illegal gambling operations," Attorney General McCuskey stated.
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Brett Smiley @brettsmiley.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
“By doing so, the leagues will be direct competitors in the space, and will try to put certain sports betting operators out of business.” “There is no longer any statutory prohibition of sports leagues making money directly from sports betting,” he added. www.casinoreports.com/cftc-league-...
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Prominent Sports Law Professor Predicts Leagues Will Act As Betting Exchange Operators In Near Future
"The leagues will be direct competitors in the space, and will try to put certain sports betting operators out of business" said Rodenberg..
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Keith Whyte’s NCPG Exit Raises Questions About Future Of Responsible Gambling Movement Industry watchers wonder: Will NCPG’s moderate stance survive without its agnostic longtime leader at the wheel? www.casinoreports.com/keith-whyte-...
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Keith Whyte's NCPG Exit Raises Questions About Future Of Responsible Gambling Movement
Industry watchers wonder: Will the NCPG's moderate stance survive without its agnostic longtime leader at the wheel?
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
"Another reality is that the federal government is knee-deep in Nevada gaming, and it has to do with a bunch of California bookies, money launderers, athletes, and whatnot that the NGCB seems to have missed, overlooked, or ignored (pick one or more)." www.casinoreports.com/schuetz-neva...
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Schuetz: Nevada's Governor Lombardo Has Work Cut Out As Gaming Board Turmoil Invites Feds
The board's turnover only adds fire to the suggestion that Nevada is in over its head and that the feds not only need to stay involved – but increase their presence.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
#Kalshi has submitted paperwork to the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (#CFTC) that it is self-certifying sports event contracts for wagering, presenting a direct challenge to the traditional sports betting industry.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
"I've got a guy" It used to be a common phrase muttered in conversations between sports bettors. Usually spoken in a hushed tone while out in public with mixed company. Well, the reports of the local bookie’s demise have been exaggerated.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
#BetMGM and #FanDuel became the first operators in the state to clear $60M in monthly gross revenue, with BetMGM setting a new high at $65.1M. #️⃣s via Chris Altruda 👇 www.casinoreports.com/michigan-dec...
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Michigan Posts Record $219.6 Million In Internet Casino Revenue For December
BetMGM and FanDuel became the first operators in the state to clear $60M in monthly gross revenue, with BetMGM setting a new high at $65.1M.
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Chris Altruda @altruda73.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Among proposed changes to #Massachusetts sports betting: -Affordability checks and betting limits -Operator tax rate Increases from 15%/20% to 51% -Banning of in-play and prop bets -SGPs added to list of "deceptive practices" www.casinoreports.com/massachusett... #SportsBetting
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Massachusetts Bill Seeks To Make Drastic Changes To Sports Betting Law
Massachusetts State Sen. John Keenan's bill proposes drastic changes to sports betting in the Bay State, most notably affordability checks
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The Ruddock Report is in, via Steve Ruddock: It would still be a surprise if an #iGaming bill got across the finish line this year, but there is growing momentum in several states. - Maryland: HB 17, sponsored by Del. Vanessa Atterbeary - Virginia: SB 827, sponsored by Sen. Mamie Locke
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
New Low Rollers podcast from @casinoreports.bsky.social! Brianne Doura-Schawohl joins us to talk about the RG/PG implications of online VIP hosting practices, plus Edelstein and I analyze DraftKings+Delta, big fine for Intralot, and Kick of Destiny 3 odds: rss.com/podcasts/low...
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Low Rollers - Low Rollers, Episode 2: DraftKings and Delta team up, RG expert Brianne Doura-Schawohl on VIP hosting | RSS.com
CasinoReports.com's weekly gaming-biz podcast, Low Rollers, returns! Hosts Eric Raskin and Jeff Edelstein analyze what DraftKings is trying to accomplish with its deal with Delta Airlines, the D.C. AG...
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Eric Raskin @ericraskin.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
The band is now officially back together! Raskin & Edelstein have a new gambling biz podcast, LOW ROLLERS, available at all the usual places. And one of our faves, Captain Jack Andrews, joins us for the debut episode. Subscribe, rate, review ... rss.com/podcasts/low...
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Low Rollers - Low Rollers. Episode 1: Captain Jack Andrews interview, Maryland and Virginia iCasino bills | RSS.com
It's the debut episode of CasinoReports.com's weekly gaming-biz podcast, Low Rollers! Hosts Eric Raskin and Jeff Edelstein analyze the pre-filed Maryland and Virginia iGaming legislation plus the late...
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Today, we're deep diving into the similarities and differences among online casinos: social casinos, sweepstakes (aka 'social sweeps'), real-money regulated casinos, and beyond. Story by @brettsmiley.bsky.social Key items discussed: - Ability to make personalized/targeted casino ads on Google
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Time for a good look at Atlantic City and an evaluation of what it'll take to restore NJ's gambling and shore town to past glory. "The World's Playground" has also been the land of unfulfilled promises — but some see a path to a revival for the New Jersey shore town.
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
The 11% sports betting hold for November is even more of an outlier than the 7% in October. Will this result in a guidance shift for #DraftKings? www.casinoreports.com/monthly-hold...
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Regression Means Business: Sportsbooks' November Hold Is Bigger Outlier Than October
The 11% hold for November is even more of an outlier than the 7% in October. Will this result in a guidance shift for DraftKings?
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
"Ace of spades because I think it looks cool." "King of hearts. Bold, powerful card." "Queen of hearts, for my daughter who is a huge Alice in Wonderland fan." "Six — That’s a risk-taker’s card." "'Eight of diamonds because of the '8' traced in the middle."
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Casino Reports @casinoreports.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Our "Start Me Up" series takes a look at a company that allows users to sell picks based on their verified betting history. Here's a look at Juice Reel. #startups www.casinoreports.com/juice-reel-s...
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Juice Reel Founder Takes On 'Tout' Industry With Performance-Based Platform
Our "Start Me Up" series takes a look at a company that allows users to sell picks based on their verified betting history.
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