Pros, Cons Of Legalizing Sports Betting Fast Versus Taking It Slow

by Jill Dorson

One year after the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, sports betting has been legalized, or operations have launched in 12 jurisdictions outside of Nevada.  Of those 12, eight passed new legislation to authorize sports betting.  The other four were either already grandfathered in to allow sports betting with nothing further deemed necessary (Delaware), already had laws on the books to allow sports betting (Mississippi, Pennsylvania), or operations launched at Indian casinos regardless of whether or not the state legislature made a determination that sports betting was legal (New Mexico).

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Legalized sports betting is coming to Iowa this summer.  Nebraskans can participate too.

by Steve Liewer

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Monday allowing sports betting through Iowa’s 19 state-regulated casinos, making it the second Midwestern state – after Indiana – to legalize sports books.

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ESPN studio coming to The Linq Hotel on Las Vegas Strip

by Bailey Schulz

An ESPN studio is moving to the Strip.

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Sizing up Sihanoukville

Construction in the once sleepy seaside town of Sihanoukville is everywhere, with cranes, cement trucks, container lorries, and excavation generating clouds of endless dust.

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Crystal Ball Gazing

By Andrew Klebanow and Gerard Parisi

Predicting the future of any industry has always been an inexact science.  It requires an examination of historical trends, possible changes in public policy, the application of a variety of macro-economic theories, the unlikely entry of a disruption industry that could emerge as a worthy competitor, and a substantial amount of guesswork.

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Deconstructing Donaco

by Muhammad Cohen

Donaco International’s falling out with the Thai politician who sold it Star Vegas has halved property EBITDA while entangling Donaco in legal proceedings in four jurisdictions, promoting a “strategic review” of the company’s future.

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PA Tax Revenue Would Dwarf NJ When Mobile Sports Betting Fully Launched

by Jill R. Dorson

It’s been 20 months since the Pennsylvania state legislature legalized sports betting pending the Supreme Court’s decision in May 2018 to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act.  Given the timetable, and that Pennsylvania had laws in place ahead of the momentous decision, those who follow sports betting would have bet the Keystone State would be a “first mover,” in launching sports betting, both retail and mobile.

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Study Examines Puerto Rico Sports Betting Potential

A new study on sports betting by Global Market Advisors examines the feasibility of sports betting and online gaming in the Puerto Rican gaming market.  GMA Managing Partner Steve Gallaway says the government needs to be realistic in its projections.

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Puerto Rico A Unique Sports Betting Challenge

by Jill Dorson

In Puerto Rico, gambling happens everywhere from corner bars to corporate-owned casino to the Hipodrom Camarero.  But the island presents an interesting challenge when it comes to legal sports betting.  Why? In part, because legal gambling is already part of the fabric of society, and it will be a challenge to determine how to regulate an industry that has mom-and-pop locations as well as highly polished corporate venues.

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Casino Review caught up with Steve Gallaway, managing partner at Global Market Advisors, to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing US tribal gaming sector, and whether sports betting will be a game-changer for the segment.

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