"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
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 Gambling
FanDuel 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
Launch Date for Missouri Sports Betting Set for December
The Missouri Gaming Commission has announced that the state’s sports betting market will launch on December 1 as operators begin applying for licenses. That date is also the deadline for when the market must go live, leaving little room for error.
May 16, 2025
Sports Betting 
Ohio Considering New Tax on Sports Betting Handle for Operators
A new Ohio Senate bill proposes imposing a 2% privilege tax on the sports betting handle of all operators in the state to boost the industry's tax revenue. The bill is being seen as an alternative to a massive tax hike.
May 16, 2025
Sports Betting 
Penn Fires Back After HG Vora’s Scathing Letter to Investors
Penn Entertainment has sent a letter to investors, firing back at HG Vora, who has accused leadership of being self-serving. The letter outlines the company's plans for iGaming and ESPN Bet and argues that HG Vora has alternative motives.
May 15, 2025
Sports Betting 
Missouri Officially Begins Accepting Sports Betting Licenses
Missouri has officially opened the application period for sports betting operators to apply for licenses before the new market launches. A total of 19 retail and 21 mobile licenses will be available, and the market is set to launch by December 1.
May 15, 2025
Sports Betting 
Penn Leadership and Shareholders Clash Over ESPN Bet
One of Penn Entertainment’s largest shareholders has called for a change in leadership just days after CEO Jay Snowden hosted an optimistic earnings call. The infighting is over the future of ESPN Bet, which has yet to live up to Snowden’s projections.
May 14, 2025
Sports Betting 