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Craig Boswell currently covers legislation and US Gulf Coast gaming news. He joined Casino.org News in 2023.
Craig brings more than 25 years of Journalistic experience to the organization including more than a decade as a National News Correspondent for a trio of networks. Based out of Washington, DC he has covered the White House, Congress and breaking news around the world.
Craig describes his work as “a front seat to life” and expects that philosophy to continue as the gaming industry grows and evolves.
Craig grew up in the South and admits he can still occasionally put 14 syllables in a word, fortunately that is only when speaking and not when he is writing.
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72 stories by Craig Boswell
Lawmakers to Look at Mobile Online Sports Betting in Mississippi — Again
Expectations are high that online sports betting will get a close examination in Mississippi in the new year. Experts warn that this game has already been played and lost many times in the Magnolia State. Republican Casey Eure, chair of the House...
New Year Brings Online Sports Betting in Vermont
Legal online sports betting is set to launch in Vermont on January 11, 2024. Governor Phil Scott (R) and the Department of Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight officially selected the January 11 date for placing bets. The Green Mountain State will...
New York State Senator Plans iGaming Expansion in 2024 Legislative Session
The possibility of iGaming expansion is back in New York. This time, the lawmaker behind the push has learned from experience. Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-Queens) said he plans to introduce an iGaming expansion bill in December for the upcoming legislative session...
American Gaming Association Celebrates 10 Years of Online Casino Gaming in the US
The American Gaming Association is marking a milestone. This month marks 10 years since the launch of online casino gaming in the US. And there's something else to celebrate; iGaming is on an upward trajectory. iGaming operators have generated $16.3 billion in...
Curacao iGaming Portal Begins Accepting License Registrations
Curacao has taken another major step in a regulatory overhaul of its online gaming industry. On November 1, 2023, the tiny Caribbean Island nation began accepting account registrations for applicants and sub-license holders. The online portal for applications opened in September, but...
Louisiana Sportsbooks Have a Record Month
Sports betting in Louisiana sizzled in September as sportsbooks set a record for revenue and tax revenue from sports wagering in the Pelican State. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reports sportsbooks brought in about $41.8 million in combined mobile apps and brick-and-mortar...
Bally’s Chicago Granted Casino License, Clock Ticking on Temp Operation
State gambling regulators have approved a full license for Bally’s to take bets in Chicago. The Illinois Gaming Board unanimously voted to grant Bally’s license at the soon-to-be-constructed megadevelopment in River West. The license approval starts the clock on the $1.7 billion...
Mobile Devices Increase Sports Betting Handle in Kentucky Weeks after Launch
Nearly $250 million has been wagered in Kentucky since sports betting launched a little more than 10 weeks ago. That’s according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D). Legalized sports betting began September 7 in the Bluegrass State. The bulk of the sports...
Maryland Adds 13th Retail Sportsbook, Lawmaker Criticizes Coverage
Maryland has added a 13th?retail sportsbook and a 14th?is awaiting approval. It comes as sports betting is expected to increase in the fall. But the additions also follow criticism from a Maryland state lawmaker of how the sports betting law is being...
India Government Clears Way for New iGaming Tax
A new 28% tax on India’s iGaming industry is scheduled to start on October 1. The new tax has been met with sharp responses since the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council announced the move last July. More than 100 gaming companies...