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Here's a rundown of some of the more interesting news items and stories from the past week in the world of gambling....
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Fate Of Ohio’s 2020 Sports Betting Efforts Could Be Decided In Matter Of Days
by Brian Pempus
Internal discussions over the next week or so could determine whether Ohio will be able to put a single bill together to legalize sportsbooks....
If No NFL, ‘Catastrophic Blow’ To Betting Business
by Eric Raskin
While experts are confident the NFL will push ahead with its season, if the no-bubble approach fails it could prove brutal for sportsbooks....
William Hill Enters Illinois And Washington, D.C. Sports Betting Markets
William Hill added to its footprint in the United States over the weekend, launching retail sportsbooks in Washington, D.C. and Illinois....
Las Vegas Sands An Oasis For Casino Employees In A Pandemic
by John Brennan
Sheldon Adelson has turned out to be the most employee-friendly casino mogul of all in terms of his handling of this crisis....
Regulator: Old Football Tickets Reason For Rare Nevada Sportsbook Defeat
by Brian Pempus
Gamblers couldn't cash winning OTC tickets due to casino closures, but they did so in June, resulting in a down month for the books....
FanDuel Launches $80 Million Promotion As U.S. Pro Sports Near Return
FanDuel has unveiled its biggest promotion yet to mark the return of U.S. pro sports, offering a $10 site credit to all accounts....
As Eldorado Closes Caesars Entertainment Deal, William Hill Appears Primed For Takeover Of Caesars’ Sportsbook Properties
William Hill is poised to expand its sportsbook operations significantly in the wake of the Caesars-Eldorado merger, which officially closed on Monday....
Online Casino Gambling Kicks Off In West Virginia With DraftKings Product
by Brian Pempus
Online casino gambling is finally live in the Mountain State, after policymakers passed legislation in early 2019....
Monumental’s Zach Leonsis Bullish On Sports Betting, Growth In D.C.
Speaking at the SBC Digital Summit, Zach Leonsis offered a bullish outlook on sports betting in general and in the nation's capital....