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The Handle: US Online Casinos Clear $1 Billion Again In Best-Ever May
Revenue was up 15% from last May, bolstered by a record month for New Jersey operators. Roundup: Beasley pleads not guilty; Sorsby turns focus to 2027 NFL Draft.
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How Did Prediction Markets Get This Sweetheart Deal In The North Carolina Budget?
Editor’s note: There is no gambling news roundup in this newsletter.
It could be a lot easier — and cheaper — to operate a prediction market than a sportsbook in North Carolina very soon.
The latest version of the proposed budget in North...
Putting Player Props Back In The Bottle Is Easier Said Than Done
“Ending player props would solve a lot of problems in sports and sports betting,” seems to be the refrain these days in the mainstream.
That idea has come to the fore after a spate of scandals across a number of major sports in North Ameri...
Dave Portnoy’s New Book Reminds Us How Crazy It Is That A Casino Company Owned Barstool
Penn Entertainment owning Barstool Sports seems like a fever dream of a bygone era, even though it was less than three years ago.
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy has a new book out on Tuesday called Cancel Me If You Can. I will probably read...
The Cashout: NY Sportsbook Handle Is Up 33% Through Early June Data
Kalshi hits $10 billion in weekly volume, 40% of that on parlays. Roundup: MLB Players Association wants a ban on all player prop bets; DraftKings Exchange launches.
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I write two newsletters: One on the U.S. gambling industry, and another on prediction markets. I am a longtime gambling industry journalist and analyst covering sports betting, regulation and the rise of event contracts.
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