Articles by Michael Savio


New AGA Policy Takes Aim at Sweepstakes-Based Sportsbooks
The American Gaming Association has released a new policy questioning the fairness of sweepstakes sportsbooks, which are currently unregulated in the US. While no legal action will be taken, the new policy shows the group’s plans to reign the industry in.
08/23/2024
Responsible Gambling

BetMGM Sets New Industry Standard in Nevada Online Sports Betting
BetMGM no longer requires bettors in Nevada to use unique accounts; instead, it allows them to use funds and bonuses from accounts set up in other states. They are the first Nevada online sportsbook to offer this seamless experience.
08/22/2024
Sports Betting 

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Drops IBA From Betting Catalog
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has voted unanimously to remove events from the controversial International Boxing Association from the state’s bet catalog. The move comes soon after an Olympics scandal that revealed Russia’s control of the league.
08/20/2024
Sports Betting 

October Deadline Set for Sports Betting Limitation Discussion in Massachusetts
The MGC has announced that a roundtable discussion about limiting sportsbook customers will be held before the first week of October. While the state’s active sportsbooks are expected to participate, they did not attend the talk hosted earlier this summer.
08/16/2024
Sports Betting 
DC Attorney General Demands Documents from GameBetDC Operator
Reports are that Washington D.C., is demanding documentation from Intralot as a part of an ongoing investigation. Attorney General Brad Schwalb has yet to confirm any details, including who the target of the investigation is.
08/15/2024
Sports Betting 

Missouri Sports Betting Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
The Missouri Attorney General has approved an initiative to get the topic of sports betting put on the November ballot. This will allow residents of the Show-Me state to decide the issues themselves, circumventing years of legislative roadblocks.
08/15/2024
Sports Betting 

DraftKings Sportsbook Drops Plans for Controversial Proposed Surcharge
DraftKings has announced that it will no longer move forward with a controversial surcharge on betting winnings in four major markets with high tax rates. The decision comes soon after FanDuel other operators declined to follow suit by adding similar charges.
08/14/2024
Sports Betting 

DraftKings Sportsbook New Surcharge Sends Shockwaves Across Industry
DraftKings stunned the sports betting industry by announcing a new surcharge on all customer winnings in four US markets starting in 2024.
08/12/2024
Sports Betting