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Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 decision to strike down PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act), the growth of sports betting has exploded. However, instead of a single, unified federal framework, the Supreme Court’s ruling effectively handed regulatory control over to individual states. Six years on, it’s clear that the state-by-state approach has brought […]
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 decision to strike down PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act), the growth of sports betting has exploded. However, instead of a single, unified federal framework, the Supreme Court’s ruling effectively handed regulatory control over to individual states. Six years on, it’s clear that the state-by-state approach has brought
The UK gambling industry is at a pivotal moment. On the one hand, it’s a powerhouse for the economy, generating £7.1 billion annually and supporting over 110,000 jobs. On the other hand, the sector has been under intense scrutiny, with the 2022 Gambling White Paper pushing for tighter regulations to protect consumers. Now, with the
Can the UK’s New Investment Minister Balance Growth and Gambling Regulation? Read More »
Following regulatory pressure from the state’s Department of Consumer Protection, Global Poker (a major player in the sweepstakes gaming market) has made the significant decision to leave Connecticut. This exit is emblematic of a larger debate surrounding the legality and regulation of sweepstakes-style games in the U.S. As more states scrutinise these models, the gambling
Regulatory consultant Brendan Bussmann explains to TGB’s Jon Bruford how tax levels are arrived at, even though these figures often seem completely arbitrary. And sometimes are.
Bussmann’s Holiday 4: TAX Read More »
Brendan Bussmann and Jon Bruford return in the series that breaks down how regulation works from end to end.
Bussmann’s Holiday: How to Regulate – Part 3 Read More »
TGB’s Jon Bruford resumes his hypothetical regulatory conversation with regulatory consultant Brendan Bussmann, discussing setting up a regulatory body in their state of Brendiana, or the independent country of Brendania.
Bussmann’s Holiday: How to regulate – pt2 Read More »
Industry legend Gavin Isaacs talks to TGB’s Jon Bruford about his extensive experience in the M&A process, what it means to the board when being acquired or acquiring and much more in this concluding part of our short series.
M&A with Gavin Isaacs part 3: Everything else Read More »
With unique experience within the industry after guiding one of its biggest-ever acquisitions when Scientific Games bought Bally, Gavin Isaacs talks to TGB’s Jon Bruford about the experience. Gavin talks candidly about the difficulties of such a major deal, particularly where there is significant overlap with a previous acquisition.
M&A with Gavin Isaacs – part two: Acquiring Read More »
Jon Bruford talks with industry legend Gavin Isaacs about the ins and outs of merging and acquiring in the gambling industry. Gavin famously has extensive experience of some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in industry history. Here, Gavin shares his insights with TGB members…
M&A with Gavin Isaacs – part one: Being Acquired Read More »
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