All posts by Steve Ruddock
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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...
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NY Assembly Has Mixed Emotions When It Comes To Online Poker
Assemblyman Gary Pretlow and the New York Assembly appear ready to tackle sports betting but can't seem to make up their mind when it comes...
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Check Out This Absurd Poker Analogy About Sports Betting And Pro Leagues
In an attempt to validate an integrity fee, one sports consultant decided to compare the sports leagues' role in sports betting to that of a...
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Multistate Online Poker Has Been A Boost For NJ And Nevada, But The Best Is Yet To Come
With New Jersey teaming up with Nevada and Delaware, the era of interstate online poker is upon us. Here's what we've discovered thus far and...
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When PA Online Casinos Finally Launch, They’ll Face A Lot Of Obstacles
Sabotage might be too strong a word, but multiple decisions are making it unreasonably difficult on online casino operators in Pennsylvania.
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State Lawmakers Opposed To Online Gambling Should Look At Horse Racing, Sports Betting And NJ
Horse racing has been reaping the benefits of online wagering for nearly 20 years, and advance deposit wagering sites account for a growing slice of...
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Will Lawmakers Merge Sports Betting And Online Gambling Efforts?
Monday's Supreme Court decision has paved the way for legal sports betting in the US, but some are hoping it will also accelerate the pace...
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Revamped Michigan Online Gambling Bill Still Faces The Same Problems
A draft of an online gambling bill in Michigan hasn't solved any of the major issues that have held up previous legislative attempts to legalize...
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Connecticut Punts On Online Gambling, Sports Betting As Legislature Adjourns
With the legislative coming to an end, sports betting, online lottery and online gambling aren't in the cards for Connecticut in 2018. But there is...
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PokerStars Responds To Vayo Lawsuit: ‘We Have A Duty To Protect The Integrity Of The Game’
PokerStars is being sued for withholding the tournament winnings of professional poker player Gordon Vayo, but does Vayo's case hold water?
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Phil Galfond’s Run It Once Poker Isn’t Going To Be A Cookie Cutter Site
Phil Galfond has spent the last two years working on an online poker site that he hopes will be a game-changer. Here's what we know...
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Are NJ Online Casinos A Missed Opportunity For State’s Racetracks?
New Jersey's racetracks have unsuccessfully lobbied for casinos outside of Atlantic City, but there is a way for them to offer casino games: online gambling.
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How Long Will It Take West Virginia To Launch Online Casino And Poker?
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Pennsylvania Online Gambling Moves To The Launchpad; T-Minus 90 Days
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NJ Blows Away Online Casino Record With Almost $40 Million In Revenue
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Michigan Senator: Online Casino, Poker Bill Could Be To Governor By June
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Instant Reaction To The Wire Act Hearing: How Well Did It Go For Online Gambling?
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