Articles by Michael Savio

Arizona released a pair of public service announcements reminding bettors to play responsibly and watch out for scammers looking to steal information. The American Gaming Associate currently estimates over $1.3 billion will be wagered on the game.

The AGA projects that around $1.39 billion will be wagered on Super Bowl LIX, an increase from $23 billion last year. The group believes that new sports betting states and an improved market in D.C. will result in a record number of bets.

ESPN has announced a new campaign to promote responsible gaming in the US. The campaign features two creative segments that discuss what responsible gaming means. It is part of a more significant effort to combat the rise in problem gambling.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced he will again push to double the tax rate on sports betting operators after successfully doubling it in 2023. He cites aggressive sportsbook tactics that lead to more significant losses for Ohio bettors as the driving reason for the change.

House Bill 1302 passed the House Gaming Committee this week. The bill, which has been nicknamed the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, would allow online sportsbooks to operate in the state. Most of the tax revenue generated would help fund road and bridge repair.

A Hawaii House committee has unanimously voted to advance an online sports betting bill this week despite objections from local police and Boyd Gaming. The bill would have strict rules around problem gambling, helping to turn some opponents into supporters.

A New Hampshire committee rejected a bill raising the legal age for sports betting from 18 to 21, largely because of the impact on tax revenue. Opponents also argued that 18-year-olds should have the right to choose how to spend their money.

A report from the Wall Street Journal shows DOJ prosecutors are opening an investigation into a suspicious betting pattern involving Heat guard Terry Rozier. The investigation centers on a game in March 2023 where he exited with a suspicious injury.

A deal with Plannatech has allowed BetCris to launch its online sportsbook in Arizona after exiting the US market in 2007. The company hopes its brand name will still carry weight, allowing it to compete in the intensely competitive market.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has a new chair, Caroline Pham, who has spoken in favor of prediction markets for both sports and politics. Her appointment could end CFTC's efforts to crack down on the markets.