Articles by Zach Wolpin (35)
As online gaming and sports betting continue to grow, we’ve seen an uptick in responsible gaming practices from major sportsbooks. Recently, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Regg said he’s worried the sports betting industry could be facing federal regulations. He suggests that major sportsbooks around the US need to work together to alleviate problem gaming concerns, […]
FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states and they have over 17 million customers. That makes the company one of, if not the top sportsbook in the United States. Recently, FanDuel announced they are partnering with Churchill Downs Inc. to bring unparalleled access to the Kentucky Derby. This is a special year for the […]
Last week, a Pennsylvania bill (Senate Bill 1159) was filed that could change how players fund their online gambling accounts. The bill was filed by Senator Wayne Fontana, who wants an outright ban on credit card funding for all online gambling. Fontana specifically mentions online casinos, iLottery, daily fantasy sports, and Pennsylvania sports betting accounts. […]
On November 14, 2023, ESPN Bet first opened to the public. ESPN Bet owned by Penn Entertainment, was in the market to relaunch a sports betting app Today, Penn Entertainment is expected to have a call to discuss their first full quarter in the market with ESPN Bet. That call is likely to happen around […]
As online gaming and sports gambling continue to grow, operators are having to make tough decisions. How much do they want to invest in their physical retail locations compared to the software and time that is used to develop an app? It’s one that Caesars Sportsbook is trying to answer themselves. Last summer, the operator […]
According to the Pennsylvania Game Control Board, the Keystone State surpassed $30 billion in an all-time betting handle. They reported $591.9 million worth of wagers in May 2024. Additionally, Pennsylvania joined New York, New Jersey, Nevada, and Illinois as the only states to have over $30 billion in an all-time handle. Their $591.1 million handle […]
In Pennsylvania, residents can bet on sports from their smartphones. It’s one of the key reasons why the gambling industry continues to grow across the country. Sports betting is the most accessible it’s ever been. Making it incredibly easy to wager via a smartphone. At a Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) meeting on Wednesday, they […]
Bragg Gaming has partnered with BetMGM in Pennsylvania to join their online casino market. They will offer their newest games along with Remote Gamer Server (RGS) technology. Pennsylvania is not the first state that Bragg has partnered with. They also have coverage in Michigan and New Jersey. Additionally, Bragg has 100% coverage in Connecticut. As […]
From 2003-2011, Edward Rendell served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania. In 2004, Rendell and his team were negotiating the state budget. A major part of the 2004-05 budget was the passage of the Gaming Act. This brought casino gaming, specifically slot machines into PA. Edward Rendell noted that multiple industry executives wanted to meet […]
In late May, a new bill was introduced by Pennsylvania Senator, Wayne Fontana. His proposed law is seeking to help people who have self-excluded from gambling activities across the state. Senate Bill 1211 wants to enforce new rules for gambling advertising. Specifically prohibiting operators from targeting people who are on Pennsylvanua’s self-exclusion list. Senator Fontana […]