Pete Rose is eligible for the Hall of Fame. Good luck with that. #gambling www.ingame.com/jackson-rose...

This week on the @casinoreports.bsky.social podcast LOW ROLLERS: • Bruce Merati of BetEx joins us to talk about the CFTC roundtable that wasn't and all things prediction markets • Hawaii sports betting crashes • The case of McPeek vs. Caesars • Sporttrade makes a groundbreaking move

"But for now, I will preserve the status quo, which is that these [sports] contracts are legal under federal law," wrote Judge Gordon in Kalshi's case against the Nevada GCB. “Kalshi has shown a likelihood of success on the merits,” wrote Gordon in the 17-page ruling.

Confused about prediction markets, sports "event contracts," the CFTC, Kalshi, the states issuing C&Ds, and the lawsuits flying back and forth? Take 15 minutes to listen to gaming lawyer Dennis Ehling on the new episode of @casinoreports.bsky.social's LOW ROLLERS and you'll be an instant expert.

Breaking: Tribes, Commercial Entities Consider Similar Plan for Legal California Sports Betting Two years ago, such a conversation would have been unimaginable. www.casinoreports.com/tribes-comme...

Here's an overview of the #Kalshi filings in New Jersey and Nevada against the state regulators in both, as well as CEO Tarek Mansour's public declaration about the platform's status and utility as a “quintessential truth machine.” 👇 @altruda73.bsky.social www.casinoreports.com/kalshi-nevad...

“This is just another gimmick from a company that’s very good at gimmicks to lure investors away from sound investing,” said Massachusetts Sec. of State Bill Galvin. www.casinoreports.com/tensions-ris...

The bill, introduced by freshman Congressman Michael Baumgartner of Washington, is narrow in focus, unlike some other federal bills. #sportsbetting www.casinoreports.com/college-prop...

All things considered, @lastweektonight1.bsky.social was gentle in its treatment of the sports betting industry. The next time, the sportsbooks may not be so lucky. My thoughts for @casinoreports.bsky.social: www.casinoreports.com/john-oliver-...

March Madness betting at #Robinhood? Yep. The notable difference between this and the short-lived partnership with #Kalshi last month to offer event contracts for Super Bowl LIX is that Robinhood has now constructed its own standalone prediction markets hub. www.casinoreports.com/robinhood-re...

Bit of a shakeup in the #DFS / DFS+ space today, as #Underdog leaves NY and pays a fine, but launches its Pick 'Em Champions product in NJ and Delaware: "The high fine amount speaks to the popularity of our games, as the settlement was calculated based on our revenue in NY.” — Nicholas Green

"This is the only major sporting event I know of where people bet underdogs." Thomas Casale joined LOW ROLLERS this week to talk March Madness (and to let us know we should have been betting college hoops in November and December, not now).

New episode of the @casinoreports.bsky.social podcast LOW ROLLERS! Thomas Casale joins us to talk March Madness betting (plus long-snappers and knuckleballers), while Jeff Edelstein & I cover sweeps ban legislation in Maryland and New Jersey, America's hatred of gambling ads, and the SAFE Bet Act.

“If either party is looking for a slam dunk issue in New Jersey, this is it,” said Dan Cassino, a professor of government and politics at FDU who also serves as the exec director of the poll. “Even the groups most likely to take part in gambling, like young men, seem to be fed up with all the ads.”

Lots to cover in this week's @casinoreports.bsky.social "Spin Cycle": • Flutter Q4 earnings • New GeoComply CEO • Kalshi's unaired ad • Moose on the loose • BetMGM goes to Oz • Some dude posting gambling cold takes in ALL CAPS Plus links, tweets, and bad puns: www.casinoreports.com/spin-cycle-3...

It's no secret slot game developers are looking to Generation X for inspiration. Here are 10 free ideas for them to put into motion.... #GenX #gambling www.casinoreports.com/ten-slot-mac...

... Plus Jeff and I cover Nevada becoming the first state to directly go after Kalshi, New York taking aim at sweeps, PENN's ESPN Bet opt-out talk, Severance, Succession, Breaking Bad, and more: open.spotify.com/episode/3HXI...

Column by Jeff Edelstein on the double standard in the way people view and try to police vices that are categorized as vices and vices that are categorized as socially acceptable ways to blow all your money.

Politicians, operators, and casino representatives are among those speaking out against Gov. Murphy's budget proposal. www.casinoreports.com/opposition-n...

On rate of play, in person versus online: Even simple actions like paying out a blackjack hand become instantaneous rather than requiring manual chip counting.

Gen Z is discovering Texas hold'em, but are the new players making their way to casino poker rooms or online sites? #poker From Aaron (AJ) Moore: www.casinoreports.com/dorm-room-po...

When you dig deep into this story you find Vegas F1 is worried tariffs etc is going to make things even worse for their already weakly loved event www.casinoreports.com/las-vegas-fe...

"In case I have confused anybody, this is not an anti-gambling discourse. It discusses an egregious set of statistics and the seemingly inhumane reactions to those statistics. It is a story of failure." -- Richard Schuetz www.casinoreports.com/schuetz-hey-...

"There is incredible irony in Mr. Wynn’s case involving the Supreme Court. First of all, one of the justices on the Supreme Court who has made noises about wanting to take a look at Times v. Sullivan is Clarence Thomas..." writes Richard Schuetz. #scotus www.casinoreports.com/schuetz-firs...

Buckle up, it's time for the Spin Cycle, a relentless barrage of puns and gambling news. Brought to you by @ericraskin.bsky.social Topics today: - That NAAiG-ing feeling - MGCB back at it - Expeditious Entain exit - RIP, Miami John, and more www.casinoreports.com/spin-cycle-2...

There is a rift between the Florida Gaming Control Commission and the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, and the former no longer helps fund the latter. “We were shocked,” said Jennifer Kruse, the FCCG’s executive director, when she learned of the split.

To the average person, a 2.3% chance of something happening sounds like nothing. To a gambler, 2.3% sounds like an entirely possible one-outer. Are you willing to see if the one-outer comes in when the topic is a city-obliterating #asteroid? #statistics www.casinoreports.com/probability-...

Is Las Vegas hitting a breaking point with its "nuisance fees"? There are hidden charges, surcharges, up-charges, premium charges. Maybe it's no coincidence gambling revenue on the Strip has been trending downward for the past 6 months, even with visitation up year-over-year.

"If tariffs are imposed on Canada or Mexico, the most logical expectation is that a trip to Las Vegas will cost more for these foreigners, and if you believe that old demand function thing, that means less will be purchased," writes economist and longtime Vegas guy Richard Schuetz.

It's the Super Bowl week edition of LOW ROLLERS! Our friend and yours Dave Sharapan joins to talk Super Bowl buzz in Vegas, life lessons learned from a near-death experience & more. Plus: Terry Rozier scandal, Robinhood whiplash, online slots silliness, Ohio tax shenanigans: rss.com/podcasts/low...

The legislative onslaught continues around matters in #iGaming, #sportsbetting, sweepstakes, and iLottery. Here to cover the highlights and help keep you current, @altruda73.bsky.social:

Robinhood on pulling its Super Bowl markets: “We are disappointed by this outcome,” Robinhood shared in a release, “especially given that we had been in regular communication with the CFTC about our intent and plans to offer this product."

A notable raising of the stakes by the #Florida Gaming Control Commission, which sent cease-and-desist letters to #Bovada, #MyBookie and #BetUS covering #SportsBetting, #HorseRacing and online #casino gaming: www.casinoreports.com/florida-offs...

This year’s projected figure for legal handle: $1.39 billion. “No single event unites sports fans like the Super Bowl, and that excitement extends to sports betting, with this year’s record legal handle reflecting its widespread appeal,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller.

BREAKING: West Virginia is poised to join the growing list of states trying to shut out "sweepstakes" operators. “We have serious concerns about West Virginia consumers, specifically our children, being targeted by illegal gambling operations,” AG McCuskey says. www.casinoreports.com/west-virgini...

“By doing so, the leagues will be direct competitors in the space, and will try to put certain sports betting operators out of business.” “There is no longer any statutory prohibition of sports leagues making money directly from sports betting,” he added. www.casinoreports.com/cftc-league-...

Keith Whyte’s NCPG Exit Raises Questions About Future Of Responsible Gambling Movement Industry watchers wonder: Will NCPG’s moderate stance survive without its agnostic longtime leader at the wheel? www.casinoreports.com/keith-whyte-...

"Another reality is that the federal government is knee-deep in Nevada gaming, and it has to do with a bunch of California bookies, money launderers, athletes, and whatnot that the NGCB seems to have missed, overlooked, or ignored (pick one or more)." www.casinoreports.com/schuetz-neva...

#Kalshi has submitted paperwork to the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (#CFTC) that it is self-certifying sports event contracts for wagering, presenting a direct challenge to the traditional sports betting industry.

"I've got a guy" It used to be a common phrase muttered in conversations between sports bettors. Usually spoken in a hushed tone while out in public with mixed company. Well, the reports of the local bookie’s demise have been exaggerated.

#BetMGM and #FanDuel became the first operators in the state to clear $60M in monthly gross revenue, with BetMGM setting a new high at $65.1M. #️⃣s via Chris Altruda 👇 www.casinoreports.com/michigan-dec...

Among proposed changes to #Massachusetts sports betting: -Affordability checks and betting limits -Operator tax rate Increases from 15%/20% to 51% -Banning of in-play and prop bets -SGPs added to list of "deceptive practices" www.casinoreports.com/massachusett... #SportsBetting

The Ruddock Report is in, via Steve Ruddock: It would still be a surprise if an #iGaming bill got across the finish line this year, but there is growing momentum in several states. - Maryland: HB 17, sponsored by Del. Vanessa Atterbeary - Virginia: SB 827, sponsored by Sen. Mamie Locke

New Low Rollers podcast from @casinoreports.bsky.social! Brianne Doura-Schawohl joins us to talk about the RG/PG implications of online VIP hosting practices, plus Edelstein and I analyze DraftKings+Delta, big fine for Intralot, and Kick of Destiny 3 odds: rss.com/podcasts/low...

The band is now officially back together! Raskin & Edelstein have a new gambling biz podcast, LOW ROLLERS, available at all the usual places. And one of our faves, Captain Jack Andrews, joins us for the debut episode. Subscribe, rate, review ... rss.com/podcasts/low...

Today, we're deep diving into the similarities and differences among online casinos: social casinos, sweepstakes (aka 'social sweeps'), real-money regulated casinos, and beyond. Story by @brettsmiley.bsky.social Key items discussed: - Ability to make personalized/targeted casino ads on Google

Time for a good look at Atlantic City and an evaluation of what it'll take to restore NJ's gambling and shore town to past glory. "The World's Playground" has also been the land of unfulfilled promises — but some see a path to a revival for the New Jersey shore town.

The 11% sports betting hold for November is even more of an outlier than the 7% in October. Will this result in a guidance shift for #DraftKings? www.casinoreports.com/monthly-hold...

"Ace of spades because I think it looks cool." "King of hearts. Bold, powerful card." "Queen of hearts, for my daughter who is a huge Alice in Wonderland fan." "Six — That’s a risk-taker’s card." "'Eight of diamonds because of the '8' traced in the middle."

Our "Start Me Up" series takes a look at a company that allows users to sell picks based on their verified betting history. Here's a look at Juice Reel. #startups www.casinoreports.com/juice-reel-s...