Articles by: Grant Mitchell

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Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Former Longtime Texas Governor Rick Perry Endorses Sports Betting in Texas

Perry’s newfound support for sports betting is a surprise to those who kept up with his political career. The longtime servant to Texans voted against gambling expansion in 1986 and expressed anti-gambling sentiments in a letter to Congress in 2014.
12/14/2022
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USA Legal Betting
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Stalls Vote on MGM Springfield License

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Delayed a vote on the future of a sports betting license for MGM Springfield, a local casino, due to copious references to a BetMGM application that is also pending review from the commission.
12/08/2022
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New York State Approves Limited Casino Sports Betting
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Rap Icon and Businessman Jay-Z Joins Investment Group for New York Casino

Carter and his team announced their alliance during SL Green’s annual investors conference Monday. The group plans to build a boutique-style casino at 1515 Broadway office tower, a property already owned by the real estate company.
12/06/2022
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Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Team USA’s Success in FIFA World Cup Bodes Well for Sports Betting Future

Buried behind the performances of Team USA was the decisive victory for the sports betting industry. With the next World Cup set to take place in a host of North American cities, the presence of soccer betting is here to stay.
12/05/2022
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Mobile Betting
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Sports Betting Agencies Controversially Partnering with College Campuses

Sportsbooks have partnered with US college campuses as sports betting has grown, but industry experts are concerned that exposing minors to gambling could have long-term consequences. As a result, Legislators are currently creating new regulations to limit the impact of gambling on minors, and operators have been kept on the lookout for these partnerships.
12/04/2022
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