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Brutus the Ohio State Buckeye runs on the field before a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio Sports Betting Takes Shape Ahead Of January Launch

Ohio sports betting became legal in December 2021, but any hope of active betting options in 2022 went out the window when regulators chose January 1, 2023 as the official launch date. The slower timeline has several benefits. Operators, particularly smaller operators, benefit from a synchronized launch, allowing every approved sportsbook to enter the market…

Steven Ruddock

Steven Ruddock

March 19, 2024

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"Gavel" is a public sculpture by Andrew F. Scott

Sports Betting Is Running Into A ‘Too Many Cooks’ Problem

Sports betting has spread across the US, but several pockets of resistance persist. Some, like Alabama and South Carolina, are expected. Others, like Missouri and Massachusetts, are not. The saying, “not see the forest for the trees,” helps explain the inability to pass sports betting legislation in states that look good on paper. Merriam-Webster defines…

Steven Ruddock

Steven Ruddock

July 14, 2022

News & Analysis
Photo illustration of the Draft Kings app on an iPhone.

Not Everyone Is Bombarded By Sports Betting Ads: Here’s Why You Are

Advertising has become a hot-button issue in the sports betting world, with advertisements going from non-existent to inescapable since the Supreme Court overturned PASPA in May 2018. These marketing blitzes have caught the eye of responsible gambling advocates, anti-gambling groups, regulators, and lawmakers who fear the expansion will lead to an increase in problem gambling.…

Steven Ruddock

Steven Ruddock

July 20, 2022

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A general view of the Fenway Park facade during the game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, July 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Sports Betting: Lawmakers Seek Agreement By July 31

Boston hosted the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) summer conference last week. To no one’s surprise, the Bay State’s ongoing effort to legalize sports betting was an area of interest throughout the four-day event. Unfortunately, the most optimistic remarks by Rep. Jerry Parisella, one of the six conference committee members trying to…

Steven Ruddock

Steven Ruddock

July 20, 2022

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A gavel rests on a judge's bench.

Shutting Down Illegal Gambling Is Harder Than You Think

Legal gambling is widely available in the U.S., from casinos to mobile sports betting. At the same time, illegal gambling options are still readily available. And despite a lot of (justified) handwringing, that is unlikely to change. The American Gaming Association is leading the charge, recently asking the Department of Justice to crack down on…

Steven Ruddock

Steven Ruddock

April 16, 2025

News & Analysis
California Golden Bears flag waves

California Voters To Decide Whether To Legalize Sports Betting

It’s official, there will be two California sports betting initiatives on the upcoming November 2022 ballot. The first, backed by California’s tribes, legalizes retail sportsbooks at tribal casinos and horse racing facilities. The second, supported by commercial sportsbooks, would bring mobile wagering to California via tribal partnerships with national operators like BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel.…

Steven Ruddock

Steven Ruddock

March 19, 2024

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