Articles by Michael Savio


Three of Four Missouri Candidates for Governor Support Sports Betting
Three of Missouri’s four gubernatorial candidates expressed their support for legal sports betting. Republican Mike Kehoe, Democrat Crystal Quade, and Libertarian Bill Slantz all pledged to support a recent ballot initiative that will voted on in the November election.
09/26/2024
Sports Betting 

Colorado Loses Third Sports Betting Operator as SI Sportsbook Exits
SI Sportsbook announced on Wednesday that it ceased operations in Colorado, becoming the third sports betting operator to exit the market in September. The move leaves the state with 15 operators, while SI Sportsbook will only be available in Michigan and Virginia.
09/25/2024
Sports Betting 

FanDuel Sportsbook Dominates DC Market in August Despite Increased Competition
FanDuel dominated Washington, D.C.’s online sports betting sports betting market with a $21 million handle and over $550,000 in tax revenue despite three new operators launching in July. The industry leader’s handle was higher than their three rivals combined.
09/20/2024
Sports Betting 

Caesars Donates $4 Million to Support Fight to Keep Sports Betting Illegal
Reports have shown that Caesars Entertainment has donated $4 million to a group looking to sway voters to vote against legal sports betting in November. While some industry insiders saw the move coming, much of the public was left stunned.
09/20/2024
Sports Betting 

Nevada Representative Describes SAFE Bet Act as “Misguided”
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus has become the first member of the US Congress to publicly oppose the recently proposed SAFE Bet Act, calling it a “misguided” effort. The bill aims to give the federal government the power to regulate all sports betting.
09/20/2024
Responsible Gambling

MLB Players Union Files Landmark Lawsuit Against DraftKings and FanDuel
The MLB Players Union has filed lawsuits against DraftKings, FanDuel, Underdog, and bet365, alleging the illegal use of players' images. They claim the operators need a licensing deal to use those images, which the union has been cracking down on over the last month.
09/19/2024
Sports Betting 

American Gaming Association Delivers Strong Rebuke of SAFE Bet Act
The AGA has come out strongly against the SAFE Bet Act, describing the proposed bill as a slap in the face to the efforts of states and their regulators. If passed, the bill would move almost all regulatory control over sports betting to the federal government.
09/16/2024
Sports Betting 

Caesars Sportsbook Set to Take Over Betting Kiosks in Washington D
Caesars Sportsbooks has been approved to launch 53 sports betting kiosks across Washington, D.C., replacing the ones previously operated by GameBetDC. The move is the result of sports betting expansion language included in the District’s 2025 budget.
09/13/2024
Sports Betting 

Fanatics Sportsbook Gains License and Launches in Washington D.C.
Fanatics Sportsbook launched its platform in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, making it the fifth operator to go live in the market. Fanatics is now available in 22 markets across the US, making it one of the most widespread sportsbooks in the country.
09/13/2024
Sports Betting 

Federal Lawmakers Look to Overhaul Sports Betting Industry
Two lawmakers have proposed the SAFE Bet Act, which would completely overhaul the US sports betting industry. The proposal would reset the market, handing control over to the federal government. The bill would also add severe advertising restrictions and protections for bettors.
09/12/2024
Responsible Gambling