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James Foglio

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James is a dedicated sportswriter. He earned his bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. James enjoys watching sports and helping gamblers win money.

Articles by James Foglio (510)

Jefferson County To Order $500 Fee Per Skill Games Machine, Per Report

Jefferson County in Pennsylvania is the latest jurisdiction to potentially implement a new ordinance involving skill games. The township is holding a testimony hearing on Oct. 2 to discuss regulations of the machines. Meadville became the latest city in the Keystone State to vote on a policy that limits the number of skill games throughout […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2024
Tax Foundation Releases Study to Explain Sports Betting Tax Rates

The non-profit U.S. Tax Foundation published a comprehensive report, detailing the various sports betting tax rates. A total of 38 states and Washington, D.C. offer some form of legalized sports wagering, as of September 2024. Three states have the highest tax rate at 51%: New York, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Tax Foundation report compares […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2024
Both Missouri Governor Candidates Back Legalization of the Missouri Sports Betting Bill

Missouri governor candidates Crystal Quade (D) and Mike Kehoe (R) both support legalized sports betting in the Show-Me State. This means whomever Missourians elect as their next governor will endorse sports wagering regulation. Missouri governor candidates Crystal Quade, Mike Kehoe back Constitutional Amendment 2 for legalized sports betting In addition to Quade and Kehoe, Libertarian […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2024
Massive Gaming Finalizes Slot Software Supply Agreement with LT Game

Massive Gaming (MVG), a leading global B2B content provider in the iGaming industry, has entered into a strategic slot software supply agreement with LT Game Limited, one of the world’s leading gaming equipment and systems suppliers. Massive Gaming entered into a slot software supply agreement with LT Game to develop slots for land-based casinos This […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2024
Ex-Chicago Suburb Mayor Guilty of Embezzling Gambling Revenues

A former Chicago suburb mayor, Charles Griffin of Ford Heights, Illinois, was convicted on Monday for embezzling gambling revenues. Griffin was found guilty by Cook County Judge James Obbish of theft of government property of less than $100,000, but over $10,000, in addition to two counts of official misconduct. Former Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2024
WTAMU Blocks Access to Online Gambling Sites

West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) blocked access to online gambling sites on Tuesday, including WiFi, according to multiple reports. Effective immediately, WT students, faculty, and staff are not allowed to access any online gambling site using state resources. WTAMU has blocked access to online gambling sites via WT-owned cell phones, laptops, tablets, desktops, etc. The […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2024
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston Files With Court to Not Count Casino Amendment Votes

Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston asked the Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday not to count votes on an amendment that would kill the fight for a casino project in Pope County. Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston argues the petition submitted by ballot group did not comply with state law In a letter written […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2024
Boyd Gaming Acquires New Jersey Online Operator Resorts Digital

Boyd Gaming’s interactive division has purchased Resorts Digital, the online gambling arm of Atlantic City’s Resorts casino, for an undisclosed amount, Wayne Perry of The Associated Press reported Monday. Boyd Interactive, part of Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming, received ResortsCasino.com and MoheganSunCasino.com in the deal The deal, finalized on Sept. 1, was originally confirmed to The […]

James Foglio  •  24 Sep 2024
Hard Rock International Unveils Renderings For Queens Casino

Hard Rock International and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen unveiled renderings for an exciting project called “Metropolitan Park,” which includes plans for a casino hotel near Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. Hard Rock International, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen said Metropolitan Park will sit on 50 acres in Queens “It’s time New York […]

James Foglio  •  24 Sep 2024
Full House Resorts Unveils Location of Proposed New Haven Casino

Full House Resorts unveiled the location of its proposed New Haven casino in Indiana. The $500 million casino project is set for a 65.5-acre lot on the corner of South Doyle and Harper roads. New Haven casino construction project will be split into two phases, Full House Resorts announced “We’re seeing what kind of support […]

James Foglio  •  24 Sep 2024