Articles by: Grant Mitchell

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Former Longtime Texas Governor Rick Perry Endorses Sports Betting in Texas

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
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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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Stalls Vote on MGM Springfield License

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
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

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

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
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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Team USA’s Success in FIFA World Cup Bodes Well for Sports Betting Future

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
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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Sports Betting Agencies Controversially Partnering with College Campuses

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
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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