When does action from Congress and the federal government on sports betting become an actual concern? I think that’s the biggest question on the industry’s mind in the wake of yesterday’s Senate Judiciary hearing. Plus The Closing Line’s daily gambling news roundup at the end.
Show notes below. I’ve included a bunch of links to coverage of yesterday’s hearing so you can see how it was covered in the mainstream and in the gambling industry:
US gambling roundup for Dec. 18
Former NBA player Jontay Porter has his sentencing pushed back to 2025 in the case related to a sports betting scandal.
FanDuel launches an NBA-themed slot. I am not sure I would call Chandler Parsons an “NBA legend,” however.
A DP World Tour golfer is suspended for three months for betting on golf.
The latest on online vs. retail gambling from Earnings + More: “But it’s harder to identify an obvious catalyst for land-based gaming growth to inflect,” Wells Fargo said.
The latest on Michigan online casino and sports betting numbers.
Penn launches a new version of the Hollywood Casino app in Pennsylvania.
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