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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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Finance

Penn Reports Revenue Loss, Teases New ESPN Bet Integration In Generally Upbeat Call

Executives tout Mint Club, saying members log in 2.7 times more often than average users, bet 60% more

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News

Colorado Legislature Sends Bill To Sunset Promo Deductions Back To House

If signed, promotional deductions would disappear in Colorado July 1, 2026

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News

CFTC Offers Window Into Why Some Staff Put On ‘Administrative Leave’

Working outside of the U.S. is a violation of agency's rules

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News

CFTC Drops Appeal In Kalshi Elections Case And Staff Placed On ‘Administrative Leave’ For Potential Violations

With appeal dropped, district court decision to allow election betting will stand

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Sports Betting

Massachusetts Votes To Void Bets In The Moment For Russian Or Belarusian Athletes Actively Supporting Their Countries

'It's challenging for us to play in the foreign policy space,' Commissioner Paul Brodeur acknowledged

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News

Legislative & Regulatory Roundup: Eliminating Colorado Promo Deductions Progresses In Senate

Oklahoma lawmaker moves sports betting bill and backup plan despite governor's opposition

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Analysis

Florida Wagering Lawsuit ‘We Were Always Expecting’ Destined To Fail

Nearly a year after a federal decision that green-lit statewide mobile betting controlled by the Seminoles, a complaint was filed last week in...

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News

ESPN Bet Isn’t Meeting Expectations And Jay Snowden Got Massive Pay Raise

The mobile sports betting operation's financial performance continues to disappoint Penn execs