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Jill has covered everything from steeplechase to the NFL and then some during a more than 30-year career in sports journalism. The highlight of her career was covering Oakland Raiders during the Charles Woodson/Jon Gruden era, including the infamous “Snow Bowl” and the Raiders’ 2003 trip to Super Bowl XXXVII. Her specialty these days is covering sports betting legislation across the country.

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News

Arizona Dept. Of Gaming Sends Cease-And-Desists To Novig, Rebet

Operators were instructed to 'immediately' cease operations

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News

State Of Florida Calls For Court To Dismiss Latest Gambling Lawsuit

State says challenger doesn't have standing and has not been 'adversely affected' by launch of Hard Rock Bet

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Hopes For Open Market In Rhode Island Die As Legislature Adjourns With No Action

D.C. opened its market last year; Rhode Island, four other states offer consumers a single option

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Analysis

Tribes: Kalshi ‘Tramples’ On Sovereignty, Exclusivity

Tribal amicus brief in NJ-Kalshi case was the first of five filed so far this week

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Penn Shareholders Preliminarily Seat Two New Board Members, Tells HG Vora Third Nomination ‘Out Of Order’

Activist investor has been pressuring Penn for change, and court case continues

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Will Wyoming Be Next State To Raise Sports Betting Tax?

Lawmakers say they want more funding for problem and responsible gambling programs

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Industry

Illinois Surcharge Could Equal Increase In Net Revenue For DraftKings, FanDuel

Entain raises guidance for BetMGM, based on 'positive momentum' in first half of FY 2025

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Intersection Of Wagering And Immigration: Federal Bill Would Have Excise Tax Fund ICE

Bill is titled 'Giving Alien Migrants Back through Lawful Excise Redistribution'