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Ryan is a Senior Editor at Covers reporting on gaming industry legislative, regulatory, corporate, and financial news. He has reported on gaming since the Supreme Court struck down the federal sports wagering ban in 2018. His work has been cited by the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, Miami Herald, and dozens of other publications. He is a frequent guest on podcasts, radio programs, and television shows across the US. Based in Tampa, Ryan graduated from the University of Florida with a major in Journalism and a minor in Sport Management. The Associated Press Sports Editors Association recognized him for his coverage of the 2019 Colorado sports betting ballot referendum as well as his contributions to a first-anniversary retrospective on the aftermath of the federal wagering ban repeal. Before reporting on gaming, Ryan was a sports and political journalist in Florida and Virginia. He covered Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine and the rest of the Virginia Congressional delegation during the 2016 election cycle. He also worked as Sports Editor of the Chiefland (Fla.) Citizen and Digital Editor for the Sarasota (Fla.) Observer.
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Missouri Sports Betting Campaign Reports No New Funding
Missouri sports betting advocates now await certification of the ballot measure, which is expected by next month.
2024 Presidential Election Odds: Joe Biden Dropping Out of Race
A week that saw an assassination attempt on Donald Trump continues to get crazier, with President Joe Biden announcing on X he will not be seeking re-election following his current term.
Oklahoma Sports Betting Stalls Amidst Larger Tribal Gaming Shifts
Oklahoma remains without legal sports betting options more than six years after the Supreme Court struck down the federal wagering ban.
Maryland Online Casino Not Coming Until at Least 2027
Maryland lawmakers will not introduce another iGaming legalization bill until 2026, state Sen. Ron Watson reaffirmed.
Top Tier of Harris VP Candidates Emerges in Betting Markets
The Democratic vice presidential race has begun to take shape as Vice President Kamala Harris seems increasingly likely to secure her party’s nomination.
Pro Bettors Advocate for Greater Transparency, Fairness in Regulated Sportsbooks
Prominent sports bettors argue practices such as limiting winning players are hurting regulated sportsbooks' bottom lines and driving more players to seek offshore or unregulated bookies.
Pennsylvania Becomes Another Unregulated Skill Machine Battleground
Eliminating unregulated "skill" machines springing up across gambling-friendly states such as Pennsylvania has become a top legislative priority for the American Gambling Association.
Sportsbooks Prepared for Biden Election Dropout
Sportsbooks are offering odds on more than a dozen other Democrats to win the presidency. Kamala Harris, as VP, has far and away the best chance of any Democratic candidate.
Vance as Trump Vice President Fails to Shift Betting Odds
Regulated betting markets largely shrugged off Donald Trump’s announced selection of JD Vance as his 2024 presidential running mate.
Betway Sportsbook Exit Underscores U.S. Market Difficulties
Betway's departure reaffirms the difficulty all companies face gaining traction in what seems increasingly like a U.S. market dominated by just a handful of operators.
Missouri Sports Betting Efforts Face Key July Milestones
A push to legalize Missouri online sports betting is set to hit several key milestones in the coming weeks.
Flutter Move Sets up FanDuel-ESPN BET Rumors
A corporate board shakeup has ignited rumors that the nation’s highest-grossing sportsbook could add one of the sports industry’s most prominent names.
Bettormetrics Co-Founder Explains How Sportsbooks Can Overcome Downtime
Operators who offer the best live-betting markets and keep them up as long as possible will distinguish the winners from the losers, Bettormetrics Cofounder says.
Delaware Sports Betting Monopoly Remains Despite Shifting Industry Trends
Delaware's single-operator market one of few remaining in America.
'John Doe' in DraftKings Extortion Lawsuit Set to be Named
Doe has withdrawn his request to use a pseudonym, according to a document filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Downstate New York Casino License Delay Could Be Another iGaming Roadblock
Updated timeline on requests for applications would mean casino licenses won't be determined until Dec. 31, 2025.
DraftKings Sets Defense in ‘John Doe’ Lawsuit Ahead of Formal Dismissal Motion
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York set the June 28 deadline for DraftKings to file its motion to dismiss.
Expanded D.C. Sports Betting Structure Underscores New Market Realities
D.C. could be the perfect showcase for the technological advantages that have created such a top-heavy online sports betting market.
DraftKings Denies Allegations of Collusion with 'Spanky' in Extortion Attempt, Death Threats
Anonymous New York City resident filed a lawsuit that DraftKings leaked personal information to professional sports bettor Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos that was used as part of a $500,000 extortion attempt.
Rumored Penn Acquisition Adds Latest Question to ESPN BET’s Future
If rumored deal is made, ESPN BET’s fate would remain a major question. Would another company spend, presumably, several hundred million dollars to acquire it?
