"Being in the world of sports betting has been a way of honoring my late grandfather. The old New Yorker relocated to Las Vegas when I was young, and passed his years of experience betting on sports to me. My pursuit of this profession was to honor his memory, and it has kept me connected to him long after he passed."
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Michael Savio
Sports Betting Alliance Shares Outrage Over New Illinois Tax
The Sports Betting Alliance has accused Illinois lawmakers of discriminatory practices for approving a new tax on each wager accepted by online sportsbooks. The group warned that bettors in the state will feel the impact the most.
Jun 06, 2025
Sports Betting 
Rhode Island Senate Passes Bill to Expand Sports Betting Market
The Rhode Island Senate passed a bill to allow for the creation of two to five additional sports betting licenses by a vote of 30-2. The bill will now head to the House, where leadership has opposed previous expansion proposals.
Jun 06, 2025
Sports Betting 
Responsible Gaming Shares New Guidelines for VIP Hosts
The Responsible Online Gaming Association has released new guidelines for how sportsbook VIP hosts should interact with customers to curb problem gambling. The new best practices come as VIP hosts have come under fire over problem gambling concerns.
May 29, 2025
Responsible Gambling
Tennessee Sports Bettors Wagered over $460 Million in April
Tennessee has reported a sports betting handle of $463.6 million for April. That number is down compared to the month before, but up 21.7% year-over-year. The state’s 1.85% privilege tax generated approximately $8.5 million in tax revenue.
May 28, 2025
Sports Betting 
Maryland Officially Raises Tax Rate for Online Sportsbooks
Governor Wes Moore signed the state’s new budget into law, which raises the tax rate for online sports betting operators from 15% to 20%. This is a far smaller hike after Moore’s initial proposal called for the rate to double to 30%.
May 26, 2025
Sports Betting 
Did Charles Barkley Cross a Line With Quip About Bet Limits?
Charles Barkley shared that he uses a bookie to circumvent FanDuel’s betting limits during an NHL broadcast. Some responsible gaming advocates believe his remark crossed a line by suggesting a way for the public to avoid responsible gaming guardrails.
May 24, 2025
Responsible Gambling
North Carolina Senate and House at Odds over Sports Betting Tax Hike
The North Carolina House released a budget that did not include a tax hike for sportsbook operators, rejecting a Senate proposal to double it. Both sides want to increase funding for UNC-system schools, but disagree on how.
May 23, 2025
Sports Betting Tennessee Sports Betting Regulator Continues to Push Out Offshore Operators
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council sent a cease-and-desist letter to offshore sportsbook BetOnline as part of a wider effort to protect its regulated market. The sports betting regulator has also contacted the CFTC to shut down sports prediction markets.
May 23, 2025
Sports Betting 
New Sweepstakes Casinos Alliance Emerges to Protect Industry
Sweepstakes casino giant VGW has announced the formation of the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance to support the social gaming industry. The group will be led by former South Carolina US Rep. Jeff Duncan, who will focus on legitimizing the industry amid a nationwide crackdown.
May 22, 2025
Responsible GamblingFanDuel Sportsbook Announces New Real-Time Check-In Feature
FanDuel has announced a new real-time check-in tool for players making larger or more frequent deposits than usual. The AI tool will track customer deposits and betting patterns to ensure the check-in is sent to those who show early signs of problem gambling.
May 19, 2025
Responsible Gambling