All posts by Steve Ruddock
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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 Technology That Streamlines Online Gambling Self-Exclusion Gains Support Of National Group
The National Council on Problem Gambling is backing a new self-exclusion tool developed by Bencon Technologies. The product, GameSecure, would allow a person to self-exclude...
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PokerStars’ US Poker Tour Commemorates 15th Anniversary Of Moneymaker’s WSOP Win
PokerStars is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Chris Moneymaker's World Series of Poker victory with a new, small-buy-in US poker tour that will have a...
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What New Jersey Can Tell Us About The Loyalty Of Online Poker Players
Here's what online gambling data from New Jersey can tell us about the brand loyalty of recreational and high volume online gamblers.
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Online Poker Strikes Out Again In New York, And The Blame Continues To Shift
When it comes to online poker, New York is a veritable excuse machine. The state's inaction has led to plenty of finger pointing, but who...
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New PokerStars Platinum Passes Coming Via Somerville, Boeree, Staples
PokerStars announced three new ways for players around the globe, including the US, to win themselves one of the hottest tickets in poker.
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Foxwoods Goes Live With Online Roulette, But Not In Connecticut
Foxwoods is now offering online roulette, but the games are not available in the state of Connecticut. At least not yet.
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Delaware Online Poker Gets A Big Boost From New Jersey
Delaware saw online poker revenue jump 15 percent during the first month of interstate online poker with New Jersey. More importantly, registrations were up six-fold...
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Can A PA Online Casino Duplicate Golden Nugget’s Success In New Jersey?
Golden Nugget is dominating the New Jersey online casino market, but don't expect a similar success to emerge in Pennsylvania.
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New York Online Poker Is Officially Dead Until 2019
On Wednesday night the New York Assembly threw in the towel on the 2018 legislative session. Online poker and sports betting are among the items...
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Caesars Is The New Top Dog In The NJ Online Poker Market
Caesars took full advantage of the onset of New Jersey joining the existing interstate online poker pool of Nevada and Delaware. WSOP.com and 888 are...
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The Landscape For US Online Gambling Is Looking Good For 2019
Sports betting bills are all the rage, but when legislatures reconvene in 2019, there's a good chance sports betting will be a single part of...
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Still Zero Applications For PA Online Gambling Licenses After Two Months
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board began accepting petitions interactive gaming certificates on April 16. Nearly two months into the process the PGCB has yet to...
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Can The PA Online Lottery Coexist With PA Online Casinos?
The Pennsylvania Lottery launched 11 online instant win games in May. The games have been compared to online slot machines, which doesn't bode well for...
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Why Is The WSOP Not Creating A Bigger Bump In Online Poker Cash-Game Traffic For Nevada, NJ?
The World Series of Poker is the busiest time of year for the Nevada online poker market, and this time around New Jersey has been...
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Online Gambling Payment Processing Climate Could Improve With Sports Betting
Paysafe executive vice president Neil Erlick discuses the current state and future of payment processing in the US online gaming market.
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Freeman Leaves Behind Legacy At AGA On Sports Betting, More
The American Gaming Association will soon have a new captain. After five years at the helm, Geoff Freeman is leaving the AGA. He'll leave behind...
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New York Online Poker Bill Advances After Waking Up From Its Senate Slumber
With the New York Assembly sitting on its hands, the Senate appears to be taking over the reins when it comes to online poker, reviving...
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Connecticut Sports Betting, Online Gambling May Be Target Of Special Session
Connecticut's legislative session ended earlier this month, but Gov. Dan Malloy hasn't ruled out a special session to address sports betting and online gambling.
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Illinois Sets The Stage For Sports Betting And Online Gambling Push Later This Year
The Illinois legislature is considering several gaming expansions, including sports betting, online gaming, and daily fantasy sports.
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Is MGM’s Acquisition Of Empire City Casino Good News For NY Online Poker?
The possibility of legal New York online poker just got a boost with the news that MGM Resorts is purchasing Empire City Casino in Yonkers.
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How California Can Resurrect Its Online Poker Efforts (Hint, Sports Betting Is Involved)
The possibility exists for online poker and sports betting to converge into a single bill in select states. Here's why California might be one of...
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AGA Supports Mobile Sports Betting; Remains Silent On Online Poker
The American Gaming Association included mobile wagering among its top priorities for sports betting legislation. That could signal an impending policy shift by the AGA...
