All posts by Steve Ruddock
Lessons For New PA Online Casinos, Part 5: Foster Competition
In order to maximize the online casino market's potential, Pennsylvania needs to foster competition. That will improve marketing and product innovation.
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Will Elections Spell Doom For Michigan Online Gambling And Sports Betting?
Midterm elections are likely going to reshape many statehouses, including Michigan's. Online gambling is one issue that may fall through the cracks.
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Forget What They Said; Congress Unlikely To Act On Sports Betting, Online Gambling
Politicians and witnesses talked the talk at last week's sports betting hearing, but they're unlikely to walk the walk of federal intervention.
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Resignation Of Top Regulator Deals Massachusetts Gaming Industry A Blow
Former chairman Stephen Crosby resigned from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission this week, leaving behind a long list of accomplishments.
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No Shortage Of Candidates For Remaining Pennsylvania Online Gambling Licenses
With its casinos tapping ott at 32 licenses, Pennsylvania has seven online gambling licenses left to award to outside entities via radom draw.
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Sports Betting Hearing In Congress Features Online Gambling Opponents
Congress will give airtime to two people at its sports betting hearing this week that will likely tell lawmakers that online gambling is bad for...
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Virtual Reality Comes To Online Poker With PokerStars VR
PokerStars has revealed a new, cutting-edge virtual reality online poker product that brings together elements from live and online poker.
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New Hampshire Becomes The Sixth State Offering Online Lottery
New Hampshire quietly rolled out its first online lottery products this week, making the Granite State the sixth state to offer draw and/or instant win...
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Pinpointing The Can’t-Miss Panels On The G2E 2018 Calendar
The US gaming industry is prepping for the biggest trade show and conference of the year. Here's what to expect at G2E and five can't...
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Lessons For New PA Online Casinos, Part 4: Highlighting The Legal Advantage
As it prepares to rollout its online gambling websites, Pennsylvania can learn a lot from New Jersey, including how to mitigate the impact of the...
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Lessons For New PA Online Casinos, Part 3: Education Is Your Best Marketing Tool
Pennsylvania can learn a lot about online gambling from New Jersey. For instance, NJ made a big mistake by not focusing on consumer awareness early...
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Unprecedented Ruling By Trump Administration Deals Massachusetts Casino A Crushing Defeat
An decision by the Department of Interior his derailed a proposed tribal casino in Massachusetts, opening the door for commercial casino projects.
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PA Casinos Stirring Up A Hornets’ Nest With Attacks On PA Online Lottery
Pensylvania's casinos are at odds with the state lottery over certain online game offerings, but the casinos are making a mistake by disparaging the lottery
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Lessons For New PA Online Casinos, Part 2: Separate Fact From Fiction
Pennsylvania should be listening to those who have lived online gambling in New Jersey, not the natsayers in the existing PA gaming industry.
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Online Gambling Opponent Jon Kyl Is Back In Senate, Taking McCain’s Seat
Former Senator Jon Kyl is headed back to DC to fill in for the late John McCain. Here's how Kyl's longtime opposition to gambling might...
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Lessons For New PA Online Casinos, Part 1: Don’t Overestimate The First-Mover Advantage
As Pennsylvania readies to launch online gambling the Keystone State should look east and copy the good and avoid the bad from New Jersey.
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NJ Online Casinos Are Adding New, Creative Products In An Increasingly Competitive Market
The New Jersey online casino market is extremely competitive, and that has operators turning to new, innovative products to get a leg up.
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A Glimpse At The Future Of The Pennsylvania Online Poker Market
Ten of the state's 13 casinos have applied for an online poker license, and that means lots of choices for Pennsylvanians. Here's what you can...
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New Casinos Are Coming To New England, Where The Gaming Landscape Is About To Shift
The New England gaming industry is changing. Massachusetts and Rhode Island are about to add new casinos, and sports betting and possibly online gambling are...
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California Tribe’s Online Poker Dreams Dashed By Federal Court
A federal court ruled in favor of the state of California, putting an end to a small California tribe's dreams of providing online bingo and...
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Parx Casino Ramps Up Deal For Pennsylvania Online Gambling, Sports Betting With GAN
Parx Casino and GAN have entered into a multi-year contract that will see GAN power the PA casino's online gambling websites and sports betting operations.
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Why Are States Legalizing Sports Betting And Fantasy Sports And Ignoring Online Gambling?
To the dismay of legal online poker advocates, the legalization of online gambling has never been a pressing issue for state legislatures. Even after three...
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Is Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Hitting The Mark Amid Expansion?
In order to plug a big hole in its budget, Pennsylvania passed a sweeping gaming reform act in 2017. But is the state hitting its...
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Why Pennsylvania iLottery Could Give Online Casinos A Run For Their Money
The early success of Pennsylvania's online lottery is the latest cause for alarm for any casino or company thinking about launching an online casino in...
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What’s Behind The Recent Rise In WSOP Main Event Attendance?
Ask five people why attendance is up at the WSOP and you'll likely get five different answers. But one answer, the economy, is almost certainly...
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New Jersey Regulators Serve Notice To Illegal Online Gambling Operators, Promoters
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PokerStars NJCOOP: A Battle Won In The Fight For New Jersey Online Poker
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Illinois Sports Betting And Online Casino Up For Debate In Legislature This Week
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NJ Online Gambling Challenges Record With $25.75 Million In September Revenue
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