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Zach Wolpin

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Articles by Zach Wolpin (279)

New Jersey Casinos See New York As A Major Threat To Revenue

On April 17th, a conference was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey at the Hard Rock Casino. It was dubbed the East Coast Gaming Congress. Panelists spoke about how they need to prepare for the three casinos that will be available in New York. The NY casinos could drastically change the casino market in the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 May 2024
What is the likelihood that California will legalize sports gambling in 2024?

Legal sports gambling is a thriving industry around the US but not every state has adopted the policy. California has yet to legalize sports gambling despite lawmakers pushing to make it happen. In the November 2022 election, there were two different options on California’s ballot. However, the legalization was declined.  The state likely needs a […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 May 2024
How the dark side of online sports betting has been seen in the United States since its legalization

A total of 38 states including the District of Columbia have some form of gambling after it was legalized in 2018. Some states adopted the policy right away while others have waited to step foot into the gambling industry. Sports betting has grown larger and larger in the US and it’s not slowing down.  Reportedly, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Apr 2024
Can this DraftKings bettor successfully turn a $100 parlay into a whopping $1.7 million?

This Saturday, the 2024 NBA playoffs will begin and several teams are eyeing the Larry O’Brien trophy. Players have battled through the rigorous grind of the regular season and the postseason awaits. Tomorrow, the final two play-in games will happen to determine the eighth seeds in their respective conferences.  Back in May of 2023, one […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Apr 2024
Connecticut lawmakers want to legalize betting on collegiate teams while also introducing stricter gambling laws

Initially, Connecticut lawmakers could not come together on House Bill 5284. A conference committee was created and they made File No. 271 as its replacement. Recently, it was moved through the committee and is being passed along to the House.  File No. 271 would help Connecticut have an entirely different plan for how wagering is […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Apr 2024
FanDuel replaces GamebetDC to become the primary sports gambling app for Washington D.C.

On April 15, 2024, FanDuel made its debut as the primary sports betting app in Washington D.C., replacing GamebetDC. FanDuel is one of the largest and most profitable sports gambling apps in the United States. It was a no-brainer for Washington D.C. to move on from GamebetDC and get a serious upgrade.  The Office of […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Apr 2024
North Carolina generated a betting handle of $659 million in their first month as a sports gambling state

On March 11, 2024, Sports Gambling became legal in North Carolina. Per the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, they reported a betting handle of $659 million from March 11 – March 31. Sports Gambling was booming in March for North Carolina.  That’s in large part due to March Madness taking over the sports gambling market […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Apr 2024
Will the Alabama House and Senate ever reach an agreement to make sports gambling legal?

In Alabama, there are no casinos, sports gambling, or lottery tickets sold. All are still illegal in the state as lawmakers work diligently to change that. Recently, House Bills 151 and 152 were overwhelmingly passed by the House.  However, the Senate disagreed with the lower chamber and stripped casinos and Alabama sports betting from the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Apr 2024
Mississippi Senate Approves Bill HB774 Without Online Sports Betting

The State of Mississippi is one of 38 that offers some form of mobile sports betting. However, the Senate has been working to get mobile sports betting legalized fully. Right now, there are 26 brick-and-mortar casinos in Mississippi. Residents must be on the casino premises to place wagers. Last Tuesday, the Senate voted to pass […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Apr 2024