13 stories by Craig Boswell
Illinois Casinos May Soon Allow Ex-Cons to Apply for Jobs
The Illinois gaming industry continues to expand. To help fill the hiring void, the state may soon allow ex-cons to apply for these jobs. Currently, people with felony convictions are barred from working in Illinois casinos. But Senate Bill 1462, which was...
Sports Betting Ad Spend Up in the US, but Coming Under Scrutiny
Sports betting in America unleashed an explosive new market for advertising. Projected ad spend for US sports wagering in 2023 is $2 billion, according to research from ad tech firm Disqo. That’s an 8% year-on-year increase. Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision...
Oregon Lottery Offers Offbeat Options for Summer Sports Wagers
The Oregon lottery, through its DraftKings Sportsbook, is offering a unique menu of unusual betting options for fans of nontraditional sports. With the July 4 holiday and summer vacation trips topping agendas for many Americans, some states are taking a different path...
Kentucky Sports Betting Regulations on Fast Track
Sports betting in Kentucky is likely to launch in the coming weeks. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has called a special meeting for early July to review and likely approve the state’s sports betting rules and regulations, according to KHRC Chairman Jonathan...
Midwest Sports Betting Report: Iowa Casino Revenue Dips as Nebraska Competition Increases
Iowa casino revenue slumped for the second month in a row, down 6% in May. And while summer slumps are common in the Hawkeye State, there is a nod to increased competition from neighboring Nebraska. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reports...
Arizona Sports Betting Logs Second-Strongest Month
Arizona is becoming one of the biggest sports betting markets in the US. The state gaming department this week released figures showing legalized sports betting had its second-strongest month in March. More than $644.7 million was wagered, according to the Arizona...
Online Casino Bill Goes to Governor in Rhode Island, First to Approve iGaming in 2023
Rhode Island legislators closed the final day of the 2023 session with a first. The state became the first this year to approve an online casino bill. Late Thursday, after a fiery debate, the Rhode Island House approved bills allowing online gambling...
Canada’s Largest ‘Vegas-Style’ Casino Opening Next Week
The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto opens for business Tuesday, June 20 at 5 p.m. Great Canadian Entertainment says the new $1 billion entertainment resort will be the largest casino in Canada and North America. The “Vegas-style” casino sits on 33 acres,...
Osage Nation Casino Resolution Stalls in Lake of the Ozarks, Future Remains Murky
The Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen did not make a decision on June 13, voting to take no action on the project. The vote was tied. It’s the second time for the matter in recent weeks. The city says it supports the...
New York Sports Betting Tax Revenue Tops $1B in Latest Numbers
Tax revenue from New York online sports betting has officially topped $1 billion. Taxes collected from the state’s online sports betting market hit $1,068,795,916 after The New York State Gaming Commission reported May numbers. The Empire State took in more than $77.5...
