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Daniel O’Boyle is a business journalist from Ireland who has covered the gambling sector since 2019. He worked as news editor and managing editor for iGaming Business and business news editor for the London Evening Standard.

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Regulation

New Jersey Reportedly Set To Raise Betting And Online Casino Taxes To Almost 20%

The hike is not as drastic as the 25% rate proposed by Gov. Phil Murphy

Maryland flag with crab
News

Tribes Aim To Join Kalshi-Maryland Lawsuit With Amicus Brief

It follows a similar brief filed in Kalshi's lawsuit against the state of New Jersey related to sports betting

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Will Benson (30) catch up to a hard-hit line drive off the bat of Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) in the third inning of the MLB interleague between the Cincinnati Reds and the Seattle Mariners at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. The Mariners led 2-1 after three seasons.
Analysis

Many Sports Betting Marketing Deals Will Expire Soon — And They’re Worth a Lot Less Now

The average partnership might be worth 30-40% less than in 2020

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Finance

What Does HG Vora Want With ESPN Bet Owner?

Activist investor's fight with Penn Entertainment brings intrigue to Tuesday’s annual meeting

Brian Quintenz
Regulation

Quintenz: Tribes Are Free To Offer Their Own Sports Event Contracts

President Trump's pick to run the CFTC faced senators' questions on topics including prediction markets

Sports are shown on TVs behind a bar as guests enjoy the grand opening of DraftKings Sports & Social in Ohio.
News

DraftKings To ‘Take Action’ Amid Illinois Tax Hike — But Won’t Reveal How

The operator 'expects to share more information soon,' after FanDuel revealed a 50-cent transaction charge

ESPN-Bet-television-studio
Finance

Penn Shareholders Face Tough Choice As Advisory Firms Disagree on Activist’s Board Proposal

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) backs a proposal from HG Vora, but Glass Lewis doesn't