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As the gambling industry continues to grow apace in America – there are more state-based brick-and-mortar casinos, legit online casinos, and legal online sportsbooks than ever before – it’s inevitable that a few pro-gambling outfits would move forward with some pretty disingenuous ideas. But it’s also inevitable that just as many anti-gambling outfits are doing … Read more
When you’ve been writing about casinos as much as we have, you’ve pretty much seen it all. So, when something pops up in the old news feed that’s being ballyhooed as some big thing – even if it’s not the next big thing – we prick up our ears. Usually, we come away unimpressed. And … Read more
While our focus at Legitimate Casinos is – naturally – on legitimate casinos, the sports gambling industry crossover is growing more and more prevalent in the industry. This is especially true in the brick-and-mortar casino market. Before 2018, of course, it was the furthest thing from true, as no domestic casino operator or racino venue … Read more
Amid a surge in sports betting and gambling legislation throughout the United States, many are beginning plans to open state-based casino operations. Illinois, having instated new changes to gambling laws this year, is looking to expand its industry by licensing new casinos. Costly New Casinos The city of Chicago has been very public with its … Read more
Australia has had a scandal-ridden news week, as their biggest gaming and entertainment organization returned to headlines with allegations that would resemble a mob movie. Crown Resorts Limited, owners of both Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth, have spent the past year under investigation for malpractices related to tax evasion, money laundering, and ties to organized … Read more
Amid the drastic changes we have all experienced in the past year, we are beginning to inch closer and closer to a post-covid society. Businesses are opening again, and people are finally starting to feel safe enough to frequently said businesses. However, the future of the retail gambling industry still sits in the air as … Read more
In the United States, most of the movement on expanded online gambling focuses on the sports betting market. Ever since PASPA was overturned in 2018, upwards of 25 states have already passed legislation to regulate in-state domestic sportsbook offerings. The majority of these states have made it available online, as well, accessible on computers and … Read more
Recently, we came across an interesting piece about the state of the retail casino industry, via The Motley Fool. For those of you who don’t know, The Motley Fool is a pseudo-news rag aimed at selling readers on stock market tips and investing strategies. Most of their puffery is inconsequential marketing wank, but every now … Read more
Some people can’t seem to ever tell the truth. There’s just no getting away from it, and the very best liars (or rather, the very worst ones) really come out of the woodwork any time people are interested in some new industry or service. Unfortunately, with the advent of domestic online gambling in the United … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic and the questionably necessary lockdowns foisted upon a wide range of markets has simultaneously crippled and elevated the gambling industry in the United States. For brick-and-mortar casinos forced into closure nationwide, COVID-19 has been truly crushing. For the few states wise enough to have legalized domestic online casinos, however, the upshot has … Read more