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The SCALER Weekly 4/24/24

Delaware’s Proposed Sports Betting Overhaul: HB 365 Lawmakers in Delaware are considering significant changes to the state’s sports betting legislation, with House Bill 365 aiming to amend current gaming laws for a more open sports

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The SCALER Weekly 4/17/24

NCAA’s Social Media Monitoring and Prop Bet Campaign The NCAA has employed a third-party company to monitor social media and curb harassment directed at student-athletes, coaches, and officials. NCAA President Charlie Baker expressed concern over

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The SCALER Weekly 4/10/24

Alabama Legislature Resumes Talks on Gambling Legislation Amid Amendments and Uncertainties The Alabama Legislature is gearing up to resume discussions on contentious gambling legislation after a week-long pause. Gambling has remained a central point of

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The SCALER Weekly 4/3/24

Major Gaming Firms Launch ROGA for Responsible Gambling Seven of the nation’s largest gaming companies, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and others, are teaming up to form the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) to promote responsible

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The SCALER Weekly 3/27/24

ESPN’s Sports Betting Segment: ‘Risk-Free Investing’ Comment Sparks Controversy The ESPN network, known for its comprehensive sports coverage, has ventured deeply into the realm of sports betting, even launching its own platform called ESPN Bet,

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The SCALER Weekly 3/20/24

UK Study Urgently Calls for Regulation as Effects of Content Marketing Become Prominent A recent report from Bristol University sheds light on the concerning trend of betting firms increasingly using content marketing to target under-18s

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The SCALER Weekly 3/13/24

Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Sports Betting Fund Fraud in St. Louis Elijah A. Goshert, a 47-year-old man from Pennsylvania, has been indicted in St. Louis on charges of wire fraud, accused of deceiving investors in

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The SCALER Weekly 3/6/24

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Delays DraftKings and FanDuel Decisions; WynnBET and Betr Exit Market The Massachusetts Gaming Commission postponed deliberations on two additional violations of the state’s sports betting laws concerning DraftKings and FanDuel, opting to

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The SCALER Weekly 2/28/24

North Carolina State Lottery: New Rules on Gambling Advertising The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has proposed new rules regarding marketing and advertising in the gambling industry. Notably, there are no specific licensing requirements mentioned

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SCALER Flash

iGaming Report Wars: Maryland The Maryland hearings regarding the introduction of iGaming into its gambling landscape are scheduled for Monday, February 26th in the House and Wednesday, February 28th in the Senate. Published reports by

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The SCALER Weekly 2/21/24

FanDuel Acquires BeyondPlay FanDuel Casino, a major player in the online sports betting and igaming industry, has recently announced its acquisition of BeyondPlay, a B2B technology venture founded in 2021. Under the deal, BeyondPlay will

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The SCALER Weekly 2/14/24

The Launch of a Comprehensive Streaming Platform by ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are joining forces to launch a comprehensive sports streaming platform in the fall. This platform,

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The SCALER Weekly 2/7/24

60 Minutes: Sports Betting Concerns The rise of sports betting in the United States, fueled by technology and legalized by a 2018 Supreme Court decision, has led to a significant transformation in the sports industry.

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The SCALER Weekly 1/31/24

Barstool Sports and DraftKings: A Risky Bet for Compliance? Barstool Sports, under the ownership of Dave Portnoy, is reportedly in advanced talks with DraftKings for a partnership. The deal would involve Barstool promoting DraftKings odds

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