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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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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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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

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Analysis

Policy Analyst: Increasing Tax Rate Won’t Hurt States’ Take

Louisiana bill that would more than double the wagering tax rate is the latest to move forward

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Analysis

Latest Minnesota Bill Isn’t Really Tribal Friendly, Also Bans Personalized Promos And Some Push Notifications

The new sports betting bill would send funds to the horse-racing and charitable gaming communities

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Hawaii Betting Bill Dead After Conference Committee Fails To Craft Consensus

Taxes, fees, and who would regulate are stumbling blocks

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Legislative & Regulatory Roundup: Hawaii Bill Lingering, Illinois Bans Credit Cards

Also, a Colorado bill to ban promo deductions advanced, and Missouri's application window to open May 15

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Nebraska Sports Betting Bill Dead Until At Least Next Year

Digital betting bill sponsor lays bill over during filibuster attempt; could an initiative be coming?