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Scott Ward from the Sports Betting Alliance joins the show to discuss the implications of House Bill 639, which proposes to increase the tax rate on sports betting in Louisiana from 15% to 32.5%. This bill, introduced by Neil Riser, has moved to the House floor but is not yet scheduled for debate. Ward expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on the sports betting industry and the broader economy.

Scott Ward from the Sports Betting Alliance joins the show to discuss Neil Reiser’s proposed bill on sports betting and the importance of maintaining reasonable tax rates. Ward expressed his concerns about the bill, which aims to significantly increase the tax rate on sports betting in Louisiana. He emphasized that such a drastic hike could have negative consequences for the industry and consumers.

FanDuel is tackling the stigma around problem gambling with a new show that interviews those who are in recovery, hosted by Responsible Gambling Ambassador Craig Carton. The show will air monthly on operator’s media channel FanDuel TV Extra, as well as being streamed live on its YouTube channel.

DraftKings is rolling out a new responsible gaming campaign tied to the iconic lyrics of The Gambler just as the betting action heats up for March Madness. Additionally, the NFL, NBA, and PGA Tour have also signed on as branding partners for the initiative, ensuring various sporting angles are covered.

In the eyes of many gaming corporations, not to mention lawsuit plaintiffs and state regulators, sweepstakes casinos act as traditional casinos, only without the oversight, consumer protections and tax laws.

As the betting industry continues to invest heavily in responsible gaming, FanDuel is introducing a new tool to help users track budgets, play stats, and more.