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Christopher Boan covers sports betting and casino gambling for U.S. Betting Report. He has reported on sports and sports betting in Arizona for nearly a decade, including stops at ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly and the Green Valley News.
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After Historic 2022, What Could 2023 Have in Store For U.S. Sports Betting?

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by Christopher Boan
With more than 30 states and the District of Columbia online, the 2022 fiscal year was definitely one to remember for U.S. sports betting operators. Thanks to continued growth across most of the country’s largest markets, 2022 saw a record amount wagered on sports, with $93.788 billion in handle nationally.......
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U.S. Sports Betting: Where States Stand On Adding Wagering in 2023

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by Christopher Boan
With spring on the horizon, it’s time to turn attention to the progress being made by states that could add online sports betting through legislative sessions this year. Any state that adds sports betting in 2023 will join the more than 30 others (including Washington D.C.) that have some form......
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Who Will Run Fastest 40-Yard Dash at the 2023 NFL Combine?

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by Christopher Boan
The NFL’s annual spectacle of athletic feats and outsized exploits is fast approaching, meaning people will be glued to their TVs to watch players run through a series of drills in shorts and T-shirts. The 2023 NFL Combine will kick off from Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium on Tuesday, running off-and-on......
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Federal Tribal Gaming Rules Could Get Big Change Under New Proposal

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by Christopher Boan
The future of tribal gaming and online sports betting in the United States could soon look a bit different, at least if the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ proposed rules go into effect. Among the rules proposed by the department are a much more liberal allowance of Class III gaming on......
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The James Wiseman Trade: Will Warriors Regret Deadline Deal With Pistons?

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by Christopher Boan
After a weekend in limbo, it looks like the James Wiseman trade is finally complete. Defending champion Golden State wasted no time making a splash at the NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday, trading the former No. 2 overall pick to the Detroit Pistons for a veteran guard and draft picks.......
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Could 2023 Be Year Delaware Mobile Sports Betting Takes Off?

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by Christopher Boan
It’s been more than a decade since Delaware launched its lottery-based online casino network, becoming the first state with such a service. In the proceeding 11 years, the First State has been one-upped in iGaming and mobile sports betting by its neighbors, with New Jersey and Pennsylvania having both options......
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Carr’s Impending Raiders Departure Could Have Ripple Effect Throughout NFL

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by Christopher Boan
The latest drama involving an NFL quarterback comes out of Las Vegas, where veteran signal-caller Derek Carr was benched this week. Carr, who has thrown for more than 35,000 yards and 99 touchdowns across nine seasons with the Raiders, was sacked for backup Jarrett Stidham ahead of the Raiders home......
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With Losing Season Clinched, Denver Could Climb to Top of Dubious List

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by Christopher Boan
It’s been an inauspicious start to the Russell Wilson era in Denver, as the nine-time Pro Bowler has led the Broncos to their sixth consecutive losing season in 2022. The 4-10 Broncos have skidded their way from preseason Super Bowl contenders in Colorado sports betting to being eliminated from playoff......
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Usual Suspects Dominate During Maryland Sports Betting Opening Weekend

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by Christopher Boan
The home stretch of the year has been worth the wait for Maryland sportsbooks and sportsbook customers. The Old Line State’s sports betting scene created more than $180 million in wagering handle after its Nov. 23 launch day. In total, the seven online sportsbooks that launched in Maryland the day......
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BetMGM Casino, FanDuel Sportsbook Are Big Winners at 2022 American Gambling Awards

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by Christopher Boan
A collective of the United States gaming industry’s heaviest hitters were among the winners at Thursday’s American Gambling Awards in New York City, presented by the Gambling.com Group. FanDuel beat out Caesars and DraftKings to be named Online Sportsbook of the Year, while BetMGM received Online Casino of the Year......