This Week in Gambling

Caesars Entertainment announced that their app is available for download for Maryland sports betting, now that the state has legalized mobile bets. The Caesars app is available on iOS and Android in the state and live on desktop. Sports fans in Maryland can take advantage of a special early offer when they register and deposit funds ahead of mobile sports betting’s debut. “The Caesars Sportsbook app is ready to deliver an unmatched Maryland sports betting experience, true to Caesars’ legacy in the state,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital. “Today’s launch for pre-registration is a great way for Maryland…

This week’s gambling news is about gambling expansion in Texas, a Massachusetts sports betting launch, and Missouri gambling legislation! There’s big talk about allowing Texas casino expansion and a Missouri sports betting bill,. Plus, Massachusetts is scheduled for sports bets early next year! And we have ridiculous gambling news from Ohio and a final update on California sports betting! Howdy, y’all! And welcome to This Week is Gambling! Our last show before I take the week off for Thanksgiving. We have news to talk about from Missouri to Massachusetts, with news ridiculous  from Ohio and gambling expansion in Texas… but…

Even though there are well over 30 states with regulated wagers on sports, there is still room for expansion. Texas sports betting would be a huge boost for the industry, as the state has the second largest population in the country. Plus, Missouri is now considering the activity, and Maryland has already approved regulations… but not much else. Let’s start with Texas sports betting, as the market there could be the largest outside of California. Governor Greg Abbott now says he is open to expanding casino gambling there. That’s a major step, as in the past he has been “wholeheartedly”…

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re taking a look at the Turkey Revolt Extreme, a 5 reel, 4 row, 10 line online slot from High 5 Games! This time we find the Turkeys turning the tables on the other barn yard animals in the hope that they will become the Thanksgiving dinner instead! This game has Bonus Spins and a Bonus Round, along with Scatter Bucks and Stacked Wilds! Plus, the Turkey Revolt Extreme slot can travel with you on your mobile device! The gobblers are back and ready for their revenge! After centuries of being the chosen main…

In what seems like a bad joke, baseball legend Pete Rose will soon be betting on sports once again. This time as part of the grand opening of the sportsbook at the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. The casino plans to open the sportsbook on January 1st, and Mr. Rose will place the first bet. And no… this is not a joke. The Ohio Casino Control Commission has approved FanDuel, Barstool Sports, and others so that state residents can start betting on sports next year. And when Hard Rock Cincinnati opens their sports betting doors Mr. Rose will be one of…

It’s been a while since we’ve discussed Massachusetts sports betting, but a lot has been happening in order for the state to begin accepting wagers in January. At least, that’s the plan. But the Massachusetts model is proposing a “staggered” launch between in-person and online bets. And not everyone is happy about that. First of all, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has a tentatively time line for the launch of sports bets. Under that time line, residents could be placing bets as soon as the NFL playoffs in late January, but only at physical locations such as a casino. Online and…