This Week in Gambling

Over 20 million American adults plan to bet on World Cup games, with a total of $1.8 billion expected to be on the line for the tournament, according to the American Gaming Association’s inaugural survey on World Cup wagering. The survey also found the majority of World Cup bettors say it is important for them to place their bets legally. Unlike other major events like the Super Bowl and March Madness that have significant casual betting components, including bracket or squares contests, the vast majority of people to bet on World Cup games plan to place traditional bets either online,…

Even though sports bets in New York state have only been up and running since early January of this year, operators there have still handled over $13 billion in bets. Those numbers translate to a cool $542 million in tax revenue that the state would not have otherwise had. Those number do not reflect the total revenue generated, however, as the state was also able to collect $200 million in licensing fees from operators. And numbers from GeoComply indicate that over 11million players have registered betting accounts, conducting just short of one billion transactions. New York Governor Kathy Hochul commented…

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…