Massachusetts House Speaker on sports betting negotiations
MA House Speaker on sports betting negotiations“Negotiations have just begun. So we have a long way to go. I’m not going to prejudge a negotiation.”- Ron Mariano, Massachusetts House Speaker (Source Link)
NCPG National Conference on Addiction & Problem Gambling
📅 July 20-23, 2022 – NCPG National Conference on Addiction & Problem GamblingGoogleiCalSource: Link to ConferenceWhat to watch for On Wednesday, July 20, the NCPG is hosting a Safer Sports Betting Summit, with several education sessions delving into the topic of US sports betting vis-a-vis problem gambling. ⌄
Loss carryover costs Colorado 10% of sports betting tax revenue
Summary: Among the many negative findings from an audit of Colorado sports betting by the Office of the State Auditor was the discovery that the state missed out on over $700,000 in tax revenue due to a provision that allows sports betting operators to carry over losses from one month to the next. Why it […]
California tribes accused of fear mongering in ballot battle
Summary: California tribes opposed to a sports betting ballot measure from some of the biggest U.S. sportsbooks have been accused of “fear mongering” in their advertising. Why it matters: The California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Act, a regulatory proposal from seven major betting brands including BetMGM, DraftKings and FanDuel, goes up against the […]
Negative ads from California tribes won’t stop commercial operators from campaigning
Negative ads from California tribes won’t stop commercial operators from campaigning“It’s not surprising to see negative ads in political campaigns, but we are not going to be deterred. Our measure is proving to be popular with California voters.”- Nathan Click, Spokesman for the California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Act (Source Link)June 12, 2022