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The latest episode of the Gaming News Canada is a gathering of members of the fourth estate to discuss and debate the latest storylines in the business of sports wagering and gaming. Dave Briggs, who mans the keyboard these days on the GNC newsletter. Robyn McNeil of Catena Media's Bonus outlet and Covers senior news analyst Geoff Zochodne join the media roundtable. The three-year anniversary of Ontario's open market sparked a good/bad/somewhat ugly-type of conversation, including the continued presence of 49 operators (and OLG), the (still) waiting for a centralized self-exclusion program to be delivered by iGaming Ontario through its partnership with IC360 and IXUp, the (still) waiting for Martha Otton's replacement to lead iGO, and the ongoing cone of silence - most notably by the provincial government and the AGCO - around legal gambling in the province (McAllister also brought up the curious decision by the American Gaming Association to turn down an interview request for a CBS Sunday Morning feature into the explosion of online sports wagering in the U.S. of A. and gambling addiction). The panel also weighed in on the horse racing industry's attempts to expand wagering through the Ontario open market, whither consolidation and the financial results delivered by the legal industry. McNeil, Zochodne and Briggs also got into the efforts by the Danielle Smith government in Alberta to get approval on Bill 48 to establish its own open sports betting and igaming marketplace. And the all-journo podcast included a segment on the stories du jour, including the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's look into limiting, and the ongoing legal wrangling involving Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com around “sports event trading”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to an American Gaming Association estimate, more than $3 billion will have been bet on this year’s March Madness tournaments — more than February’s Super Bowl. The NCAA says that’s led to a distressing consequence: online abuse of players, coaches and officials by losing bettors. John Yang speaks with sports psychologist Brett Woods to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

According to the American Gaming Association, bets on March Madness basketball games could amount to as much as $3.1 billion. Almost every national sports outlet — ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, NBC, CBS, The Ringer — has partnered with a major sports betting company. Big money is changing hands. What does that mean for sports journalism? On the Media producer Rebecca Clark-Callender reports in a piece that first aired a year ago. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

March Madness season may be a good time for problem gambling awareness month. According to the American Gaming Association, more than $3 billion will be bet legally on this year's NCAA basketball tournament games. The FanDuel TV streaming show "The Comeback With Craig Carton" is trying to create that awareness and help people avoid and overcome gambling addiction. Carton was a high-roller addict, eventually costing him his freedom, his marriage, and his dream job as one of the most popular, highest-paid sports-talk hosts in the country. He's back on the air, co-hosting “Breakfast Ball” on Fox Sports 1, and hosts a podcast and radio show. Craig Carton joined the FOX News Rundown's Chris Foster to discuss his story, the rapid growth of the legal gambling industry, and how he is now trying to help people who may be struggling with addiction. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with FOX Sports 1's Craig Carton and get even more of his story and advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness season may be a good time for problem gambling awareness month. According to the American Gaming Association, more than $3 billion will be bet legally on this year's NCAA basketball tournament games. The FanDuel TV streaming show "The Comeback With Craig Carton" is trying to create that awareness and help people avoid and overcome gambling addiction. Carton was a high-roller addict, eventually costing him his freedom, his marriage, and his dream job as one of the most popular, highest-paid sports-talk hosts in the country. He's back on the air, co-hosting “Breakfast Ball” on Fox Sports 1, and hosts a podcast and radio show. Craig Carton joined the FOX News Rundown's Chris Foster to discuss his story, the rapid growth of the legal gambling industry, and how he is now trying to help people who may be struggling with addiction. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with FOX Sports 1's Craig Carton and get even more of his story and advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness season may be a good time for problem gambling awareness month. According to the American Gaming Association, more than $3 billion will be bet legally on this year's NCAA basketball tournament games. The FanDuel TV streaming show "The Comeback With Craig Carton" is trying to create that awareness and help people avoid and overcome gambling addiction. Carton was a high-roller addict, eventually costing him his freedom, his marriage, and his dream job as one of the most popular, highest-paid sports-talk hosts in the country. He's back on the air, co-hosting “Breakfast Ball” on Fox Sports 1, and hosts a podcast and radio show. Craig Carton joined the FOX News Rundown's Chris Foster to discuss his story, the rapid growth of the legal gambling industry, and how he is now trying to help people who may be struggling with addiction. We often must cut interviews short during the week, but we thought you might like to hear the full interview. Today on Fox News Rundown Extra, we will share our entire interview with FOX Sports 1's Craig Carton and get even more of his story and advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our analysts Michael Cyprys and Stephen Grambling discuss prediction markets' rising popularity and how they could disrupt the U.S. sports betting industry.----- Transcript -----Michael Cyprys: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Mike Cyprys, Morgan Stanley's head of U.S. Brokers, Asset Managers, and Exchanges Research.Stephen Grambling: And I'm Stephen Grambling, head of U.S. Gaming, Lodging, and Leisure.Michael Cyprys: Today, we'll talk about sports betting and how prediction markets can disrupt it.It's Wednesday, March 19th at 10 am in New York.Sports betting used to be against the law in most of America, outside of Nevada. That changed in 2018, when the U.S. Supreme Court declared a federal ban on sports betting to be unconstitutional. As a result, many American states legalized sports betting. Over the last seven years, it's become even more popular and profitable. The American sports betting industry posted a record [$]13.7 billion of revenues last year. That's up from 2023's record of [$]11 billion, according to the American Gaming Association.Now, prediction markets are set to potentially disrupt this industry.Stephen, to set the stage, how is the U.S. sports betting industry currently organized and regulated?Stephen Grambling: Well, as you mentioned, Mike, with the overturning of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, legalization of sports betting turned to the states. The path to legislation varies by state with different constituents to consider – beyond even the local government. You know, Senate and Congress, but also tribal casinos, commercial casinos, sports teams, leagues, etc.We now have 38 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico offering legal sports betting in some format, collecting billions of dollars in taxes in aggregate. At this point, the big states that are remaining are really only Texas, Florida, Georgia, and California. Each state forms its own framework across taxes, what sports can or can't bet on, and regulations around advertising. This means a separate commission for each state regulates the industry, in conjunction with state lawmakers,Michael Cyprys: I see. And what exactly are betting exchanges and how do they fit within the U.S. sports betting market?Stephen Grambling: Betting exchanges have existed for a long time in markets around the world. These are really exchanges – and are platforms – where individuals can bet directly against each other on an event outcome, rather than against a bookmaker. These exchanges match opposing bets and then take a commission on the winnings and typically offer better odds by eliminating traditional bookmaker margins.That said, the all in commission can range at two to five per cent. Whereas the spread on a traditional singles bet is about five to six per cent. So, it's relatively small. This is also known as the, the vigorish or the vig, or what the book gets to keep. Due to the need to be perfectly balanced as an exchange, these platforms, which operate in various markets, as I said around the world, are generally more akin to premarket, single bets. So single bet, or sometimes people call them straight bets, are really just betting on the outcome of a match or the over-under. They don't typically impact things like multi leg bets, also known as parlays, since there's less of a consistent betting pool.Because the type of bets are more limited than what a sports book offers, these exchanges somewhat plateaued in popularity in markets like the UK. For frame of reference, we estimate these singles bets are about $900 million in markets where it's legal for sports betting, and roughly another $800 million in states without legislation.Again, this is really just the market for people who only bet on that type of bet; that don't do both singles bets and parlays, or parlays alone.Mike, maybe turning it back to you, sports betting is a type of prediction market. But from where you sit, how would you define prediction markets more broadly, and can you give some examples?Michael Cyprys: Sure. So prediction markets are a type of marketplace where event contracts trade. Sometimes they're called forecast markets or even information markets. A core feature here is trading an outcome at an event, such as the November election, economic indicators, or even corporate events. But unlike futures contracts, event contracts have a defined risk and defined reward.Generally, they're structured as binary options, which can be easily understood. For instance, a contract could pay a dollar if the consumer price index, or CPI, exceeds say, 3 per cent in March. If an investor buys that contract for 75 cents, they could generate a 25 percent potential return if CPI comes in over 3 per cent and they collect a dollar on that contract.Now, the counterparty on the other side of that trade is the investor who sold that contract, collected the 75 cents, and they would stand to lose 25 cents potentially – if they held on to that contract, paid out the full dollar in the event that CPI came in hot.What's interesting is the price of that contract becomes the best forecast of that event happening, and so this can provide a lot of information value.Stephen Grambling: So, it sounds like you could bet on just about anything, so are these prediction markets legal?Michael Cyprys: Not only are they legal, they've been around for some time – though perhaps more esoteric in nature, in terms of where we have seen contracts and types of events traded on marketplaces. They've been geared more towards end users and farmers. For example, event contracts on the weather have been listed on a Chicago derivative exchange for over 25 years.What's new and interesting is that we're seeing new exchange upstarts enter the space. They're innovating, they're broadening access to retail investors, and they're benefiting from the confluence of a number of different trends around technology improvements – with mobile trading in recent years, the speed and access to information, the ease of account opening, broadly retail investors coming into the marketplace, and the pure simplicity and intuitive nature of event contracts.The 2024 election sparked people's interest in event contracts. And that's persisting post election. In the coming months, we do expect a large retail brokerage platform in the U.S. to really help potentially mainstream event contracts.Coming back to your legality point and question. One area of open debate, though, is around the legality of sports event contracts, where we expect regulators to provide some clarity around that in the months ahead.Stephen Grambling: Interesting, so some have also argued that the prediction markets are not just the future of trading, but for information in general. Do you think prediction markets can be a disruptive force in finance then?Michael Cyprys: Over time, potentially, yes. I do think that's going to require participation from both retail as well as institutional investors that can help fuel robust and liquid marketplace. The sheer simplicity is helpful in terms of driving retail adoption; but for institutional investors and corporates, they could look to prediction markets as a valuable hedging tool, with insurance-like properties – not to mention the information value that can be derived.Stephen, given our discussion of prediction markets and their relevance for sports betting, how are you framing the potential for risk and opportunity for the sports betting industry from the application of prediction market models?Stephen Grambling: There's a bit of a put and take wherein existing sports betting markets, that's where it's legal, the industry may face new competition. So, the incumbents will face new competition from these prediction markets being opened up. On the other hand, a new regulatory framework could also open up new states; so the states that I referenced before that are still out there that haven't been legalized, all of a sudden become fair game.Given the size of these new states, as I mentioned, folks like California, Texas, Florida; these are enormous economies, and they're roughly equal to the size of the existing markets. So, the potential upside opportunity, we think, actually outweighs the competitive risks. And we quantify this as being potentially in the hundreds of millions of dollars, an incremental EBITDA to some of the incumbents that operate in the space.Michael Cyprys: That's fascinating, Stephen. Thanks for taking the time to talk.Stephen Grambling: Great speaking with you, Mike.Michael Cyprys: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

(8:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Watch out for severe weather in the metro area by late this afternoon and into late tonight. Some of the DOGE cuts are being clawed back in court with a federal judge ordering thousands of probationary workers who were fired to go back to work. Police make an arrest in the Affton racist vandalism case. Messages were spray painted on both Affton High School and Rogers Middle School. The individual was turned into authorities by his mom. Sen. Chuck Shumer comments on the government funding bill. Sen. Eric Schmitt is blowing the whistle on what he calls the "censorship-industrial complex." The American Gaming Association is estimating that Americans are going to wager over $3 billion on March Madness! In spring training action, the Cardinals and Houston Astros played to a 1-1 tie. Up next: the NY Mets this afternoon at 5:10pm. Blues lost to the Penguins in Pittsburgh 5-3. Up next: facing the Wild in Minnesota on Saturday night at 7pm. (8:20am) (8:35am) (8:50am) Download the NewsTalkSTL app from your app store and listen anytime, anywhere! NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(6:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Watch out for severe weather in the metro area by late this afternoon and into late tonight. Some of the DOGE cuts are being clawed back in court with a federal judge ordering thousands of probationary workers who were fired to go back to work. Police make an arrest in the Affton racist vandalism case. Messages were spray painted on both Affton High School and Rogers Middle School. The individual was turned into authorities by his mom. Sen. Chuck Shumer comments on the government funding bill. Sen. Eric Schmitt is blowing the whistle on what he calls the "censorship-industrial complex." The American Gaming Association is estimating that Americans are going to wager over $3 billion on March Madness! In spring training action, the Cardinals and Houston Astros played to a 1-1 tie. Up next: the NY Mets this afternoon at 5:10pm. Blues lost to the Penguins in Pittsburgh 5-3. Up next: facing the Wild in Minnesota on Saturday night at 7pm. (6:20am) (6:35am) Financial planner Paul Curtman talks about the CR bill and government spending, economic speed bumps, DOGE, along with activist lawyers/judges/court rulings. Paul's investment and financial planning info here: https://www.prcurtman.com/ (https://www.paulcurtman.com) (@paulcurtman) (6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP Watch out for severe weather in the metro area by late this afternoon and into late tonight. Some of the DOGE cuts are being clawed back in court with a federal judge ordering thousands of probationary workers who were fired to go back to work. Police make an arrest in the Affton racist vandalism case. Messages were spray painted on both Affton High School and Rogers Middle School. The individual was turned into authorities by his mom. Sen. Chuck Shumer comments on the government funding bill. Sen. Eric Schmitt is blowing the whistle on what he calls the "censorship-industrial complex." The American Gaming Association is estimating that Americans are going to wager over $3 billion on March Madness! In spring training action, the Cardinals and Houston Astros played to a 1-1 tie. Up next: the NY Mets this afternoon at 5:10pm. Blues lost to the Penguins in Pittsburgh 5-3. Up next: facing the Wild in Minnesota on Saturday night at 7pm. Download the NewsTalkSTL app from your app store and listen anytime, anywhere! NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case there was any doubt that Sunday's Super Bowl LIX will be a really big deal among the betting populace, a Responsible Gambling Council-commissioned survey shows more Ontarians will place a wager on the Eagles-Chiefs tilt than last year's NFL championship game. Also this week, the American Gaming Association announced an estimated $1.39 billion in wagers will be taken by legal sportsbooks across the U.S. of A. on the game. Those wagers will be a blend of moneylines, over-unders, player props and those novelty wagers around the coin toss, national anthem, Kendrick Lamar's halftime gala, Taylor-Travis and more. Among the operators preparing the smorgasbord of betting options is Ontario licensee FanDuel, so we welcomed back to the Gaming News Canada Show presented by GBG the operator's Director of Content Activation and Brand, Alannah Della Vedova, and Vice President of Marketing Tom Burdakin. Host Steve McAllister asked Della Vedova and Burdakin not only about the Super Bowl – including its latest Kick of Destiny campaign featuring the brothers Manning, and its plans around its Bell Media partnership for Sunday's game – but some other topics including: - The continued appetite by Ontario customers for online casino and other games in the province's regulated gambling marketplace, and FanDuel's response; - FanDuel's investment in women's sports, including the partnership it announced in December with the Professional Women's Hockey League; - The recent announcement by ESPN that the Worldwide Leader was launching a responsible gambling campaign featuring anchor Elle Duncan, and the potential for TSN and Sportsnet to follow suit;- FanDuel's efforts around responsible gambling, including the launch of its My Spend customer dashboard at the end of last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, Bill Miller. Miller is the President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents the $329 billion U.S. casino industry. Since joining the AGA in 2019, Miller has elevated the association's influence in Washington, advanced key industry priorities, and deepened member engagement. In 2019, the American Gaming Association (AGA) launched the "Have A Game Plan" campaign to educate sports fans about the principles of responsible sports betting. This campaign emphasizes key guidelines, including setting a budget and adhering to it, keeping betting a social activity, understanding the odds, and placing bets with trusted, regulated operators. In 2021, SeventySix Capital became the first investment firm to join the initiative. Most notably, under Miller's leadership, the AGA navigated the gaming industry through the COVID-19 pandemic. He led the advocacy effort that united AGA members and the broader gaming industry, secured unprecedented federal relief and created a favorable policy landscape for gaming's remarkable recovery. He has advanced efforts to strengthen the gaming industry's commitment to responsibility, build a sustainable legal sports betting market, accelerate casino payments modernization, diminish the illegal gambling market, and initiate industry-wide efforts on workforce development and sustainability. Miller has also reinvigorated the Global Gaming Expo, the gaming industry's premier tradeshow. Miller has more than three decades of experience on Capitol Hill and representing business interests in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the AGA, Miller served as the top lobbyist at Business Roundtable, the association of chief executive officers of America's leading companies. During his tenure, he led consequential lobbying efforts to pass the landmark 2017 tax reform legislation and usher in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Miller also spent time as a partner at international corporate communications firm Brunswick, providing strategic counsel to several U.S. and international corporations. At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Miller served as senior vice president and national political director. Miller drove the Chamber's political affairs and federal lobbying efforts for more than a decade, where he created a favorable policy environment for the U.S. business community to thrive. Early in his career, Miller served as chief of staff and campaign manager for Representative Constance A. Morella (MD-8), overseeing the Congresswoman's legislative and political agenda. Miller is recognized as an influential leader in Washington, including being named to Washingtonian magazine's Most Influential People List (2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024) and The Hill's Top Lobbyists (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024). Miller is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's C100, and he also sits on the Editorial Advisory Board of Global Gaming Business and iGB Executive. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors for Ford's Theater, and he also sits on the Boards of Directors for the International Center for Responsible Gaming, Public Affairs Council, U.S. Travel Association, and the National Alliance to End Homelessness, where he chairs its Finance Committee. Miller earned a B.A. degree from the University of Maryland and J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. He resides in Washington, D.C. with his two sons. Bill Miller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamcmiller/ X: https://x.com/BillMillerAGA

The latest shoe to drop on the current tempest around regulated gambling in North America happened yesterday when the U.S. Senate for the Judiciary announced a America's High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling hearing for Tuesday, Dec. 16. All of the ruckus south of the border around sports betting and online gaming, including the angst around problem gambling, sports betting advertising – which is also happening in our home and native land - daily fantasy sports, and sweepstakes has attracted the attention of elected officials, traditional media, mental health advocates and others. So, we welcomed back Chris Grove to lend his voice of reason to the Gaming News Canada Show presented by GBG Plc. Grove, a co-founder of Acies Investments and partner emeritus at Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, provided a plethora of measured insight on the current brouhaha, including: · The interest in the industry from politicians and mainstream journalists should elicit more than a raised-eyebrow reaction from the industry;· Some suggestions for industry stakeholders in responding to the scrutiny;· The good work being done by the American Gaming Association – which recently added athlete harassment to its campaign around betting responsibly - to inform and educate folks on regulated gambling· The industry needing to catch its collective breath on issues such as expanding legal online casino across the U.S. Grove, the founder of Legal Sports Reports, discussed the challenges that journalists face in newsrooms and editorial departments that have shrunk in the U.S. and Canada. He also talked about the “Google effect” on gambling affiliates that led companies such as Catena Media to lay off journalists this fall (Dustin Gouker, in his Closing Line newsletter, created a spreadsheets of journalists available for hire). And he spoke about the potential impact of a second Donald Trump administration on the industry. Finally, we asked the industry veteran about the current appetite for funding startups and his thoughts on the M&A landscape in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last couple of years, sports betting has exploded across the United States. The rise of mobile, app-based sports betting is having profound impacts on the nature of sports viewership, fandom, and gambling addiction, particularly amongst young men.Is the rapid ascent of online sports betting creating a public health crisis? Is the online sports betting industry predatory? How should it be regulated?Dr. Harry Levant is the Director of Gambling Policy with the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University. Harry is also an Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor and a gambling addict in recovery for more than ten years.Ben Fawkes is a sports betting expert and industry insider. As a consultant and writer, Ben has produced work for CBS Sports, Gannett, and ESPN. Previously, was the Vice President, Digital Content at VSiN, The Sports Betting Network.Show Notes3:16 - Legalization: Benefits and Risks6:44 - Public Health Concerns11:30 - Infrastructure, Addiction and Revenue22:00 - Same Game Parlays32:00 - Advertising and The Impact on Young People36:21 - Sports Gambling and Fandom45:00 - VIP Hosts and Reload Bonuses48:08 - The Need for Regulation55:51 - SteelmanExtra CreditSurge in problem gambling in NJDraftKings CEO rebuffs argument that AI could make sports betting more addictive: ‘There is some onus on the individual'A Psychiatrist Tried to Quit Gambling. Betting Apps Kept Her Hooked.Fanduel network shows an industry bought and paid for by gamblingWhat did you think about this episode? Email us at podcast@thedisagreement.com. You can also DM us on Instagram @thedisagreementhq.

Welcome back to the World Series of Politics! This episode Brendan Bussmann and Brandt Iden are joined by Joe Maloney, senior vice president of strategic communications at the American Gaming Association to get a flavour of what's on offer at this year's G2E.

Get ready for an eye-opening episode as we sit down with Bill Miller, President of the American Gaming Association. We're diving deep into the critical issues of illegal gaming and the undeniable need for a regulated market.Curious about how the gaming industry has evolved and what the future holds? Bill has the answers. We'll explore how the AGA supports states with authorized gaming and tackle the staggering $510.9 billion Americans are betting illegally each year.Don't miss out on Bill's insights into these pressing topics and more. Whether you're a policymaker, industry insider, or just intrigued by the future of gaming, this episode is one you won't want to miss. Facebook: MichiganGCBTwitter: @MichiganGCBInstagram: @michigangcb)LinkedIn: michigangcb

As president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, Geoff Freeman is the leading advocate for the more than $1 trillion U.S. travel and hospitality industry. In this role, he is charged with positioning the industry to seize emerging opportunities and further establishing travel as a vital economic force in the United States. Before taking over at U.S. Travel, Freeman was president and CEO of the Consumer Brands Association, the trade association for America's $2.1 trillion food, beverage and consumer products industry. And before that, he served five years as president and CEO of the American Gaming Association. So his background in lobbying for interests of various industries is substantial, including, of course, the travel industry. He's also a father of three who has made the circuit of amateur sports travel, so he knows what he speaks when he discusses the sports-related travel market. Now, with some of the world's most high-profile events headed to the United States over the next decade, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Los Angeles, the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup, 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Utah, the time has arrived where these mega events may lead to policy changes. Chief among those is the issue of visa wait times, which can be hundreds of days for people wanting to enter the United States from certain countries, including several expected to compete less than two years from now in the World Cup. For some of those fans, unless something changes, it may already be too late to get to those matches in 2026. These are important issues, especially for destinations that are investing millions of dollars in hosting matches with the expectation that they will lead to foreign visitation. These are some of the themes we'll be discussing with Freeman on stage at the TEAMS Conference and Expo, September 23­–26, in Anaheim, California. But in this episode, we introduce the discussion with Freeman and talk about ways destinations of all sizes can better advocate and lobby for the important work they do day in and day out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some 18 months ago, your humble host sat in a New York restaurant with three guys who came friends while attending UCLA and took the startup plunge to create WagerWire.Today, the Los Angeles-based business has established a place in the sports wagering and daily fantasy sports trading marketplace while using social and media platforms to build a community of sports aficionados. The co-founders of WagerWire, Zach Doctor, Travis Geiger and Guy Dotan were our guests on the Gaming News Canada Show to discuss the company's ongoing growth, including this summer's announcement of establishing fantasy and media verticals to “operate sports products and other types of gaming independently of sports betting”.We also asked the trio about the opportunities in Ontario's regulated gambling marketplace, and the soon-to-come regulated industry in Alberta, their newish foray into horse racing. Dotan also lent us his expertise on the continuing challenges with new technologies.And, our conversation included some NFL talk in a week when the four-down gridiron giant kicked off its regular season, and the American Gaming Association announcedthat an unprecedented $35 billion (Amarican dollars) will be wagered on the league this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports betting companies rejoice — football is back. Projections have legal gambling amounts reaching up to $35B this NFL season, which is a 30% increase over last year according to the American Gaming Association. It's one of the business plotlines to watch this season, along with Tom Brady's $375m broadcasting contract. Today, we'll share the NFL's fiscally juiciest stories to follow. Plus: Rite Aid exits bankruptcy and Verizon makes a big acquisition. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Welcome back to this exclusive, probing, fact-finding, comprehensive investigative edition of Light ‘Em Up …We are currently being actively downloaded in 1⃣1⃣ 3⃣ countries, globally.We shine the antiseptic light of the truth on the multi-billion-dollar world of sports betting and the criminality that far too often surrounds these actions.Actions that most recently have encircled and swallowed more victims from ALL of the Major Sports Leagues:⚾ Major League Baseball,

I'm joined by the “face of legalized sports betting,” Sara Slane, founder of Slane Advisory and former senior vice president of public affairs at the American Gaming Association. We talk about the future of legalized sports gambling, whether the NCAA should push to ban prop bets on college athletes, and what types of bets the sports books want you to make. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .

What is driving the concern over online gambling? The lawyer who took on Big Tobacco, Richard Daynard, says it is an addictive product. The Public Health Advocacy Institute, which he heads up, is suing the sports betting platform DraftKings for deceptive advertising. Audie talks with Daynard, who's made a career of bringing lawsuits in pursuit of public health, a strategy he calls “wholesale” rather than “retail.” We also hear from NBA star Rex Chapman, author of the memoir, “It's Hard For Me To Live With Me.” Chapman gives us insight into both the world of sports and the world of gambling. While he's never participated in sports betting himself, he reflects on his experiences gambling millions on horse racing and blackjack. -------  Read DraftKings' statement in response to Daynard's Public Health Advocacy Institute's lawsuit:  "As a customer-first organization, DraftKings takes consumer protection and responsible gaming seriously. DraftKings respectfully disagrees with the claims and allegations made by the Public Health Advocacy Institute. The disclosures and explanations provided to customers before they make an initial deposit are detailed, clear, conspicuous and informative. Multiple examples are provided. Regrettably, the Institute ignored our multiple attempts to engage in an in-person dialogue to carefully examine their concerns in light of these disclosures and, instead, filed suit.”   The company also said in a statement:  “DraftKings is committed to educating consumers about the importance of playing responsibly. We have created tools like “My Stat Sheet” an innovative feature that gives players the ability to assess, track and interact with their personal stats through intuitive charts and information that can help empower players to make data-driven decisions on their own play, as well as offer customers the ability to control how they engage with our app through cool-off periods, deposit and wager limits. Furthermore, we collaborate with organizations such as the National Council for Problem Gaming, Responsible Online Gaming Association, Kindbridge Behavioral Health and the American Gaming Association. A core priority for DraftKings is ensuring that customers are using our products as intended, for safe and responsible entertainment.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest, the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain. Manifest 2024, was bigger and better than ever and Manifest 2025 will be held February 10th – 12th, 2025 in Las Vegas. Register now for Manifest 2025 and save big: Manifest Registration About Courtney Muller Courtney Muller lived in 8 states before she was 14 years old. Which might be the reason she loves the travel and pace of the events industry! Courtney started her career in events in 1991. Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. She leads the Manifest team and drives all strategic partnerships for the event. Manifest is owned by Connectiv, where Courtney also serves as Chief Corporate Development Officer. Connectiv is a live events studio that focuses on technology and how it transforms and evolves industries. Courtney has 31 years of trade show and event experience which includes a 20-year career at Reed Exhibitions where she rose to the role of Senior Vice President overseeing a portfolio of 10 industry leading events in five sectors, including multiple Trade Show 200 events (Global Gaming Expo Las Vegas and Macau, The Vision Expos, Interphex and BookExpo America as well as New York Restaurant, Florida Restaurant & Lodging and California Restaurant events). She also oversaw the sponsorship revenue team as well as the conference teams for all U.S. events. Recently, Courtney worked for Clarion Events North America where she was Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer. In her role she was responsible for acquisitions, new business, partnerships, and commercial development for Clarion North America. Courtney also oversaw two acquisitions, InsureTech Connect and The National Grocer's Association Show. During her 4-year tenure in the role in the North American Division of Clarion grew by 4 times, putting them on the map of the leading event organizers in the U.S. Prior to Clarion Events, Courtney worked as Executive Vice President for Urban Expositions where she oversaw the team and portfolio of almost 35 events.  Clarion Events bought Urban in 2016 and Courtney continued to help build the division of Clarion. Muller is recognized for building strong relationships with association partners and customers. Over her career she has worked with The American Booksellers Association, The American Gaming Association, The Vision Council, The New York State Restaurant Association and the National Indian Gaming Association and the National Grocer's Association to name a few. Courtney's creative approaches to growing business are exemplified by her strong leadership and team building skills. Courtney is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  She enjoys gardening and cooking and adores the natural beauty of her island home in North Carolina.  She and her husband and dog live on the Topsail Island Sound and only steps from the beach! They have three grown children and three grandsons. About Manifest: The Future of Logistics The world of logistics is changing faster than ever. Technology advances plus rapidly changing consumer behavior has already dramatically changed how business gets done. Manifest will provide a focused look at what's to come across the spectrum of LogisticsTech and which companies and technologies are transforming the way goods circumnavigate the globe. Manifest will help you forge new relationships, new alliances, and foster new strategies that help move your business forward and avoid falling into the traditional mindset. About Connectiv Connectiv is a live events studio that for the past decade has dedicated itself to creating industry leading gatherings. Our passion and our expertise is owning and operating at scale, vertical-specific conferences. The events we have created attract more than 15,000 people each year and touch on global industries impacting people's daily lives. Key Takeaways: Reflections on Manifest Register now for Manifest 2025 and save big: Manifest Registration Focus on Innovation: Manifest positions itself as the "Global Destination for Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation," highlighting its dedication to showcasing cutting-edge solutions. Industry Convergence: They bring together a diverse ecosystem including Fortune 500 executives, logistics providers, entrepreneurs, and investors, fostering collaboration within the supply chain landscape. Networking Powerhouse: Manifest facilitates connections between industry leaders, innovators, and investors, creating opportunities for partnerships and growth within the sector. Future-Oriented: The conference emphasizes exploring the latest advancements in logistics technology and how they impact the entire end-to-end supply chain. Exclusive Access: Attendees gain "unprecedented access" to key decision-makers and thought leaders influencing the future of logistics. Targeted Audience: Manifest caters to a specific audience, attracting those actively involved in transforming the supply chain, including industry executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. Las Vegas Venue: Manifest takes place annually in Las Vegas, positioning it as a major industry event held in a central and high-profile location. Larn More About Reflections on Manifest Courtney Muller | Linkedin Connectiv | Linkedin Mnifest | Linkedin Connectiv Manifest Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics Is Here Highlights from Manifest 2023 with Courtney Muller | The Logistics of Logistics End to End Supply Chain Disruption with Pam Simon | The Logistics of Logistics Key Takeaways from Manifest with Pam Simon | The Logistics of Logistics The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube  

Joe Maloney tells us how much money will be wagered on the NCAA Tournament

Hour 1 - 00:00 - Pro Day Season Is Underway 20:04 - Shohei Ohtani Victim Of $4.5 Million "Theft" 30:51 - Joe Maloney From The American Gaming Association

Gambling is a growing problem in our country. Recently, a record number of people gambled on the Super Bowl. According to the American Gaming Association, 67.8 million people gambled $23.1 billion on the game's outcome. That's 44% higher than the previous record of $16 billion placed by 50.4 million people set in 2023. 26% of Americans wagered money on the game making for a 35% increase in the number of U.S. gamblers. With the growth of gambling in our culture, we should pause and consider what God's Word has to say about it. While you will not find a Bible verse that says “Thou shalt not gamble,” we can study Biblical principles that give us clear divine guidance. GAMBLING takes place when something of material value, typically money, is risked with the possibility of winning more on an event with an uncertain outcome. Whether betting on a sporting event, playing a card game such as poker, buying a lottery ticket, or spinning a roulette wheel, one thing is certain: when it comes to gambling, the outcome is at least partly decided by chance. —Clinton and Scalise Download Notes Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your friends.  We'd like to extend an invitation to you and your family to join us for worship this week at Grace Baptist Church. We'd also love to connect with you online at https://gracekettering.org. Thanks again for checking out this episode, and we look forward to having you join us again right here on the Grace Baptist Church Podcast!

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Blues-1 Maple Leafs-4 -- Two big pieces of news for the new CFP7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - Randy's Pay Attention to your heart story 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take - MLB.com lists their favorites and Dark Horses for the Cy Young award. Which Cardinal do you think is a dark horse for Cy Young consideration?8:15 - Blues Booth: Blues analyst, 101 host Jamie Rivers breaks down a Blues game where the team didn't show up8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Ten of the top 25 in ESPN's way too early rankings are from the SEC. Is this conference REALLY that good?9:00 – Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Adam Schefter reports that the Bears might keep Justin Fields, AND draft Caleb Williams. How stupid would this be?9:30 - A record 67.8 million American adults bet a combined $23.1 billion on the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, the American Gaming Association said--What is the overall impact of gambling?9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Blues-1 Maple Leafs-4 -- Two big pieces of news for the new CFP 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - Randy's Pay Attention to your heart story  7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 - Fresh Take - MLB.com lists their favorites and Dark Horses for the Cy Young award. Which Cardinal do you think is a dark horse for Cy Young consideration? 8:15 - Blues Booth: Blues analyst, 101 host Jamie Rivers breaks down a Blues game where the team didn't show up 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Ten of the top 25 in ESPN's way too early rankings are from the SEC. Is this conference REALLY that good? 9:00 – Rush Hour Reset 9:15 – Adam Schefter reports that the Bears might keep Justin Fields, AND draft Caleb Williams. How stupid would this be? 9:30 - A record 67.8 million American adults bet a combined $23.1 billion on the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, the American Gaming Association said--What is the overall impact of gambling? 9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Forbes, The Super Bowl is the most wagered-on sporting event in the US. It's been estimated by the American Gaming Association that Americans could have wagered $23.1 billion on Sunday's game. Final numbers are not out yet but in 2023, $16 billion was wagered on Super Bowl 57. Meanwhile, one lawmaker on capitol hill wants to bring in the lottery to Utah. Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor for the Deseret News joins the show to discuss his take on gambling in the US and in Utah.

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Just two weeks after the State Department issued a travel warning because of crime in that country, two women have come forward to say they were drugged and raped by a staffer at a Bahamian resort. And along with the big game, the excitement is building for the Super Bowl halftime show. Usher is the headliner and today the eight time Grammy winner met the press. Plus, the Super Bowl is already predicted to be the most watched event in TV history…it's also predicted to be the most bet upon. The American Gaming Association expects more than $23 billion will be wagered. And you can get odds on just about everything! And cops accidentally going to the wrong home to investigate a domestic violence call when they open fire on a married couple inside. The husband was killed and it's just been announced the cops will not face charges. Now, his heartbroken widow is speaking with our Jim Moret. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The US federal excise tax has existed long before the repeal of PASPA, but it is a subject that is rarely discussed—until now.Last week, federal lawmakers introduced the Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act, or GRIT Act, which proposes using the money collected through the federal excise tax to support Responsible Gaming (RG) causes. However, the measure was not well-received by operators, as the American Gaming Association has come out against it.Why would the industry oppose such a measure?In the first half of today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, Jessica Welman, Editor at SBC Americas, is joined by SBC's Media Manager, Charlie Horner, to delve into the GRIT Act and what this means for operators.In the second half of today's podcast, Jessica Welman is joined by Alex Kane, CEO and Founder of Sporttrade, to discuss the impact of the federal excise tax on operators.To read more on the topics discussed on Friday's episode of iGaming Daily, click on the following links:https://sbcamericas.com/2024/01/11/lawmakers-introduce-problem-gambling/https://sbcamericas.com/2024/01/12/aga-opposes-grits-act-gambling-bill/https://sbcamericas.com/2023/03/19/2023-federal-sports-betting-excise-bill/https://youtu.be/bKDTigl_sgMFollow Alex on Twitter:https://twitter.com/a_kane47Host: Jessica WelmanGuests: Charlie Horner, Alex KaneProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember, if you are attending the ICE London on 6-8 February 2024 at ExCeL London, make sure you head over to Optimove's stand and mention that you listened to the iGaming Daily podcast to receive an Amazon gift voucher.Check out our partners at Optimove: https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0

It has never been easier to place a bet. Once confined mostly to casinos concentrated in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, gambling has expanded to include ready access to lotteries and online games and video games with gambling elements for adults and children. Sports betting is now legal in 37 states plus Washington, DC, with six more considering legislation, according to American Gaming Association data from early 2023. People can gamble around the clock from anywhere and, increasingly, at many ages, including teenagers and even young children who are well below the legal age for gambling. As access to gambling has expanded, psychologists and other experts have become concerned not just that more people will give it a try, but that more will develop gambling problems. And while it is still too soon to know what the long-term effects will be, evidence is growing to suggest that young people, especially boys and men, are among those particularly vulnerable to gambling addiction—the same demographic most often participating in the newest forms of gambling: sports betting and video game-based gambling. *Youturn Health's CEO Hamilton Baiden and Craig Carton have been friends for years. Craig was a successful radio and television personality until his gambling addiction landed him in prison for 12 months. Listen to his story where he seemingly has it all but falls into the dark world of high stakes gambling where his life was literally at stake. Since getting out of prison and finding work again in his chose profession, he works hard to carry the message of recovery to others.Craig Carton is an American radio and television personality. He was the co-host of the Carton and Roberts sports radio program on WFAN in New York City, and is seen nationally on Fox Sports 1 as host of The Carton Show weekday mornings. He previously co-hosted Boomer and Carton on WFAN and later CBS Sports Network from 2007 to 2017.During its 10-year run, Boomer and Carton became the most listened to show in WFAN history, placing first among men ages 25–54. In September 2017, Carton resigned from the program and WFAN after his arrest for securities and wire fraud. He was sentenced to three and a half years in prison, and after serving 12 months, he was released in 2020.That year, he was rehired by WFAN, for which he currently hosts the #1 rated afternoon-drive program with Evan Roberts. Carton also hosts a podcast and public service show called Hello, My Name Is Craig in which he attempts to help listeners work through their gambling addiction and other issues. The show recently celebrated its 100th episode.*How gambling affects the brain and who is most vulnerable to addiction (apa.org) The Carton Show Episodes & Replays | FOX Sports

We are both delighted and honored to have a legend in our industry joining us for our 200th podcast episode!  Geoff Freeman is the President and CEO of the US Travel Association. He is with us today to share his perspective on leadership and explore the strategic use of data in shaping the future of the travel industry. Get ready for an insightful conversation with a phenomenal leader. You will not want to miss this episode which is packed with valuable insights and wisdom from a true industry champion. Geoff's Journey Geoff's Washington journey spans 26 years. He spent most of that time working in various industries, including health insurance, pharmaceuticals, and travel. He joined the US Travel Industry Association in 2006 and has contributed significantly to initiatives like Brand USA and TSA PreCheck. He joined the American Gaming Association, where he successfully advocated for having the federal ban on sports betting removed. After leaving to navigate challenges in the consumer packaged goods industry during the pandemic, Geoff returned to his passion for travel, where he currently leads the US Travel Association. He is excited about the industry's potential and looks forward to shaping its future agenda in the years ahead. The Origin of TSA PreCheck The TSA PreCheck program was an initiative created to help overcome the inefficiencies and frustrations faced by travelers at TSA checkpoints around 2010. Recognizing the need for change, Geoff understood the importance of proactive problem-solving and the industry's role in collaborating with experts to develop a blueprint for a more effective system. The success of initiatives like Brand USA and Global Entry reinforced the potential for positive change, ultimately leading to the establishment of TSA PreCheck. Geoff credits the courage of individuals like John Pistole, the then-administrator of TSA, for embracing a different approach and making the program a rare win-win for travelers and the industry. Challenges in Visa Processing  Geoff points out that the lengthy waiting times for visa interviews in countries like Mexico, Colombia, and India deter potential travelers. He emphasizes the need for a more efficient and timely visa processing system and the importance of coordinating efforts across different government departments to create a more competitive and traveler-friendly visa system. The Impact of Delays and Cancellations  Geoff highlights the impact of delays and cancellations on travelers, attributing those issues to understaffing, outdated technology, and inadequate infrastructure. He believes that significant investments in technology, staffing, and infrastructure are needed to improve the overall efficiency of the aviation system. He urges travelers to become more demanding and less accommodating, pointing out the importance of having an aviation system that can meet the growing demands of post-pandemic travel. The Future of the Travel Industry  Addressing the future of the travel industry, Geoff provides insights into different segments, distinguishing between leisure travel, international inbound travel, and group/transient business travel. While leisure travel has been relatively strong, he sees signs of it plateauing and explains the importance of understanding the nuances within each segment. He underscores the need for the travel industry to prove the return on investment for group and transient business travel, advocating for more research to demonstrate the value of those activities.  A Renewed Focus on the Group Market Geoff explains that US Travel has renewed its focus on the group market, hiring a dedicated head of group travel to work on a strategic agenda that will contribute to the industry's growth and resilience. The Effort Needed to Prove the Value of Travel  Geoff highlights the ongoing effort needed to prove the essential nature and value of the travel industry and the need for the industry to break through the mindset that often perceives the travel industry as less noble than other sectors.  The Importance of Research Geoff highlights the importance of research and communication to ensure that policymakers and the general public fully understand and appreciate the value of the travel industry. Strategic Focus on the Group Market  Geoff has a clearly defined intention within US Travel to protect and grow the group market. He anticipates a cohesive effort within the group segment, with various initiatives aligned to champion its merits in ways not seen in recent years. His commitment to tangible evidence and a strategic agenda shows the importance of revitalizing the group travel sector and promoting its significance within the broader travel industry. Resilience of the Travel Industry  Geoff is optimistic about the resilience of the travel industry, particularly with the extraordinary demand for travel post-pandemic. Despite uncertainties regarding goods purchasing and other services, he believes the travel industry will continue to thrive. His confidence stems from his belief that what the travel industry offers aligns with evolving consumer desires and preferences. Bio: As president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, Geoff Freeman is the leading advocate for the $1.1 trillion U.S. travel and hospitality industry. In this role, Freeman is charged with ensuring the industry's full recovery from COVID-19, positioning the industry to seize emerging opportunities in a post-pandemic market environment, and further establishing travel as a vital economic force in the United States. Freeman is a seasoned association CEO with a proven track record of building successful organizations that unite member interests, grow member value, increase revenue, and unlock growth opportunities. Before joining U.S. Travel, Freeman was president and CEO of the Consumer Brands Association, the trade association for America's $2.1 trillion food, beverage, and consumer products industry. During his tenure, Freeman launched a strategic campaign to transform the association into a powerful, modern advocacy organization to drive growth and deliver sound regulatory and legislative outcomes that benefit industry leaders and consumers. He also grew membership by 35 percent and boosted total revenue by nearly 50 percent. Freeman joined the Consumer Brands Association after serving five years as President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA). In that role, Freeman led a successful effort to reform and modernize the AGA, build public support for the gaming industry, and open new pathways for industry growth. Under his leadership, the AGA spearheaded a multi-year, research-driven campaign to demonstrate gaming's broad support across the political spectrum and promote the industry's role in spurring economic growth, job creation, and tax revenues in communities across more than 40 states where gaming is legal. That campaign created the tailwinds needed to advance AGA's signature initiative achieved under Freeman – the legalization of sports betting in the United States. While leading AGA, Freeman drove a 200 percent increase in membership and doubled association revenue. Freeman previously served as COO of the U.S. Travel Association from 2011 to 2013, helping to conceive and lead a campaign that resulted in the passage of the bipartisan Travel Promotion Act, which was hailed as “the industry's biggest legislative victory in a decade.” In the aftermath of 9/11, Freeman created a blue-ribbon panel headed by former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, to analyze how to improve travel security without compromising travel efficiency. This effort led directly to the creation of TSA PreCheck. Both the Travel Promotion Act and TSA PreCheck demonstrate Freeman's ability to identify industry opportunities, craft a winning policy response, and drive campaigns that succeed in gaining broad support among diverse stakeholders. Freeman's previous experience includes roles at APCO Worldwide, America's Health Insurance Plans, and Freddie Mac. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Freeman lives in Arlington, Va., with his wife and three children.       Connect with Eric Rozenberg LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Connect with Geoff Freeman LinkedIn  US Travel Association  

Sports betting is in more states than ever, with new gamblers every day wagering in person and over the internet. And the new NFL season is expected to drive up tax revenue even more in the 30 states—plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.—that have legalized sports betting since a 2018 US Supreme Court ruling overturning a federal ban. States collected an estimated $3.62 billion in direct gaming taxes generated in the second quarter, a 9.6% increase over the second quarter of 2022, according to a recent report from the American Gaming Association. While most states impose taxes ranging from 10% to 15%, some, like New York, take as much as 51% from sportsbooks. SportsHandle senior analyst Chris Altruda spoke with Bloomberg Tax reporter Angélica Serrano-Román about the approaches states have taken to taxing sports betting and those allowing operators to deduct so-called "free bets," which some states are starting to limit. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

Gavin is one of those guys who's literally kept the reels turning and cards shuffling for a couple of decades. The Australian got his gaming start in the legal department at Aristocrat Leisure Limited, rising to president of its Americas division. He was COO at Ballys Technologies, CEO at ShuffleMaster, and CEO of Scientific Games. Along the way he's held senior spots at Galaxy Gaming and Games Global. And he's advised SB Tech, DraftKings, Jackpocket and I.C. Intelligence. And last fall he became a member of the American Gaming Association's Gaming Hall of Fame, Hosts: Jonathan Jossel, Lisa Melmed  

Today's jobs report is one of the final major economic data points ahead of the Federal Reserve's June policy decision. Grey Duck Outdoor Founder Rob Bossen describes the employment landscape in manufacturing. Plus, the retail sector is currently a case study in the haves and have-nots as key shopper segments pull back. Telsey Advisory Group's Dana Telsey discusses the situation. And, last month, the American Gaming Association reported an eighth straight record-breaking quarter in commercial gaming. Needham's Bernie McTernan weighs in on the summer gambling outlook.

This week on the podcast, hosts Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Bill Miller, President, and CEO of the American Gaming Association, on the exponential popularity in sports betting and the casino gaming industry's comeback. Plus, Bloomberg Law's Martina Barash talks Shaq getting served over his FTX ties and what this means for the NBA Hall of Famer, and Bloomberg US Sports Reporter Randall Williams on the NFLPA Rookie Premiere and Tom Brady's latest partnership with the Los Vegas Raiders. And of course, this week's Numbers of the Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from the American Gaming Association show that revenues for the legal gambling industry totaled almost $17 billion in just the first three months of the year. Plus, a major opioid crisis settlement between the city of San Francisco and Walgreens. The city’s attorney says it's the biggest award to a municipality in a case involving opioids. And, public spending on preschool has stagnated for two decades when you adjust for inflation, according to a new report. A big part of increasing public support for early education is finding more teachers.

New data from the American Gaming Association show that revenues for the legal gambling industry totaled almost $17 billion in just the first three months of the year. Plus, a major opioid crisis settlement between the city of San Francisco and Walgreens. The city’s attorney says it's the biggest award to a municipality in a case involving opioids. And, public spending on preschool has stagnated for two decades when you adjust for inflation, according to a new report. A big part of increasing public support for early education is finding more teachers.

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini have their weekly cocktail of college football hot topics! The Power 5: 1. NIL congressional hearing  2. American Gaming Association bans sportsbook partnerships with colleges 3. Utah State football player Josh Davis is in fair condition after suffering a "non-traumatic sudden cardiac arrest" during Thursday's practice 4. Michigan enshrines flag after beating OSU 5. LSU student arrested for stealing beer out of Tiger Stadium Happy Hour: -Is it actually a better time than ever to have hope outside the power teams/leagues? -What are the best Final Four/national championship host cities? On the Rocks: -NIL hearing -Quality control assistants could start coaching on the field. Last Call: Nicole - Cheers to female commissioners getting their due Chris - Cheers to Conference USA, Kelly Bryant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American Gaming Association aims to ban sportsbooks from partnering with colleges; Shohei Ohtani will make an MLB-record $65 million in 2023; and the Memphis basketball player who threw a punch in the handshake line against Bowling Green has been charged with assault.  - - -  Today's Sponsors: Genucel - Save 70% off the Most Popular Package, + FREE SHIPPING! https://genucel.com/booster Fitbod - Try the Fitbod app FREE today or save 25% off a yearly membership. https://fitbod.me/booster Cynch - Download the Cynch app and get your first tank exchange for just $10 with promo code BOOSTER. Visit http://cynch.com/offer for details.

The NCAA College Basketball tournament kicks off Tuesday. Millions of Americans are expected to watch and bet on the NCAA College Basketball tournament that kicked off this week. According to a new survey from the American Gaming Association, 68 million Americans are expected to place over $15 billion in bets on the tournament this year. As sports gambling becomes increasingly popular on mobile platforms, colleges and universities are getting in on the action through multi-million dollar partnerships that allow companies to advertise on campuses.Investigations from The New York Times and the PBS Newshour found at least five major colleges (Michigan State, LSU, Maryland, University of Denver, and the University of Colorado) have partnered with companies like Caesar's Sports Book and PointsBet.We discuss what responsible gambling practices look like and what reporters found in their investigations.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from Manifest 2023 conference, which was held in Las Vegas, January 31 to February 2. Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. She leads the Manifest team and drives all strategic partnerships for the event. About Courtney Muller Courtney Muller lived in 8 states before she was 14 years old. Which might be the reason she loves the travel and pace of the events industry! Courtney started her career in events in 1991. Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. She leads the Manifest team and drives all strategic partnerships for the event. Manifest is owned by Connectiv, where Courtney also serves as Chief Corporate Development Officer. Connectiv is a live events studio that focuses on technology and how it transforms and evolves industries. Courtney has 31 years of trade show and event experience which includes a 20-year career at Reed Exhibitions where she rose to the role of Senior Vice President overseeing a portfolio of 10 industry leading events in five sectors, including multiple Trade Show 200 events (Global Gaming Expo Las Vegas and Macau, The Vision Expos, Interphex and BookExpo America as well as New York Restaurant, Florida Restaurant & Lodging and California Restaurant events). She also oversaw the sponsorship revenue team as well as the conference teams for all U.S. events. Recently, Courtney worked for Clarion Events North America where she was Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer. In her role she was responsible for acquisitions, new business, partnerships, and commercial development for Clarion North America. Courtney also oversaw two acquisitions, InsureTech Connect and The National Grocer's Association Show. During her 4-year tenure in the role in the North American Division of Clarion grew by 4 times, putting them on the map of the leading event organizers in the U.S. Prior to Clarion Events, Courtney worked as Executive Vice President for Urban Expositions where she oversaw the team and portfolio of almost 35 events.  Clarion Events bought Urban in 2016 and Courtney continued to help build the division of Clarion. Muller is recognized for building strong relationships with association partners and customers. Over her career she has worked with The American Booksellers Association, The American Gaming Association, The Vision Council, The New York State Restaurant Association and the National Indian Gaming Association and the National Grocer's Association to name a few. Courtney's creative approaches to growing business are exemplified by her strong leadership and team building skills. Courtney is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  She enjoys gardening and cooking and adores the natural beauty of her island home in North Carolina.  She and her husband and dog live on the Topsail Island Sound and only steps from the beach! They have three grown children and three grandsons. About Manifest: The Future of Logistics The world of logistics is changing faster than ever. Technology advances plus rapidly changing consumer behavior has already dramatically changed how business gets done. Manifest will provide a focused look at what's to come across the spectrum of LogisticsTech and which companies and technologies are transforming the way goods circumnavigate the globe. Manifest will help you forge new relationships, new alliances, and foster new strategies that help move your business forward and avoid falling into the traditional mindset. About Connectiv Connectiv is a live events studio that for the past decade has dedicated itself to creating industry leading gatherings. Our passion and our expertise is owning and operating at scale, vertical-specific conferences. The events we have created attract more than 15,000 people each year and touch on global industries impacting people's daily lives. Key Takeaways: Highlights from Manifest 2023 Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. She leads the Manifest team and drives all strategic partnerships for the event. In the podcast, Courtney and Joe discuss the highlights of Manifest 2023 --- and there were a lot of highlights. Courtney also shared plans for Manifest 2024, which is going to be even more epic that Manifest 2023. Register early and save big: Manifest Registration Manifest Vegas brings together the most comprehensive ecosystem of innovation and transformation in supply chain and logistics. Manifest: The Future of Logistics is February 5th – 7th, 2024 in Las Vegas Manifest is the premiere gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and investors in a showcase of the cutting edge of Logistics and Supply Chain. Get unprecedented access to the people and technologies changing the way the world moves. Register now for Manifest 2024 and save big: Manifest Registration Larn More About Highlights from Manifest 2023 Courtney on LinkedIn Connectiv on LinkedIn Connectiv Manifest End to End Supply Chain Disruption with Pam Simon Key Takeaways from Manifest with Pam Simon Sponsor: Tusk Logistics Tusk Logistics is a national network of the best regional parcel carriers that puts Shippers first, with lower costs, reliable service, and proactive support. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. Tusk's technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service. Integrating to your existing software takes minutes, and Tusk has your back with proactive shipper support on each parcel, in real time. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube  

Americans are expected to make $16 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. We spoke to American Gaming Association executive Casey Clark on what it means for the industry. Also, the Phoenix Suns sale is official, but the Timberwolves sale is suddenly in doubt.

In this hour of VSiN Final Countdown, hosts Matt Brown and Stormy Buonantony talk everything Super Bowl LVII with Stormy live from Radio Row in Phoenix, AZ. Also on the show, the hosts are joined by Danielle Alvari, VSiN Host, Casey Clark, Senior Vice President of the American Gaming Association, Mike Palm, Vice President of Operations for the D, Golden Gate and Circa, and Tom Rinaldi, FOX Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Forman, American Gaming Association Vice President of Research, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Wednesday to discuss online sports betting coming to Maryland. Online sports betting in Md. to begin Wednesday https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/11/21/marylands-mobile-and-online-sports-betting-launches-on-wednesday-heres-why-you-should-care/ For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock talked to American Gaming Association's Dave Forman, Washington Post's Becky Krystal and Sean Salai of The Washington Times.  For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.