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Sports Betting Alliance

Joe Maloney Named President, Jeremy Kudon Becomes Chairman

The Sports Betting Alliance announced Joe Maloney will serve as the organization’s president and CEO. Current SBA President Jeremy Kudon will assume the role of Chairman.

Dec 11, 2025

Inside the Dark and Predatory World of Crypto Casinos

Many sites do not have strong identity verification and are able to advertise on social media with little oversight. Tech-savvy young people in the United States can gamble on them using false identities and readily available software to mask their locations, often unbeknownst to their parents.

Dec 9, 2025

States Are Raking In Billions From Slot Machines on Your Phone

By last year, [Pennsylvania] was collecting $1.05 billion in taxes from digital casinos, compared with $188 million from sportsbook apps. The revenue from casino games is significant: Pennsylvania’s entire state budget is about $50 billion.

Dec 8, 2025

Illinois Sees Significant Betting Decline After New Tax Takes Effect

Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the state’s newly implemented per-wager tax. Data from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB).

Nov 18, 2025

Drop in Illinois Bets Stems from Per-Wager Tax

Five million fewer bets were placed in September than in the same month in 2024, according to data from the Illinois Gaming Board…

Nov 17, 2025

Legal Sports Betting Didn’t Create Corruption. It Exposed It.

What has changed is that legal sportsbooks are now required by law to monitor and report unusual betting activity to authorities.