New York City's newly enacted sports betting rules continue to baffle many commentators in the betting and gaming industry, including Dustin Hooker , head of content department PlayUSA .
What's this?
In the latest release Legal Sports Report the co-hosts once again spoke with Dustin Hooker on a range of topics relating to the US sports betting industry, including regulations in the states of New York, Maryland, and Arizona, as well as partnerships between PGA Tour and DraftKings .
Who is this?
Matt Brown , co-anchor of Legal Sports Report
Adam Candy , co-anchor of Legal Sports Report and senior reporter for Catena Media
Dustin Hooker, Head of Content at PlayUSA
What do they say?
Based on his analysis of the newly introduced betting rules in New York, Goker remarked, “The only thing they could do worse was introduce a monopoly system. At least we won't get it, but Adam and I got this opinion from other people - it's mixed legislation, it was mixed up at the last second, and the result is a mess of politics. This is beyond doubt."
He added: "We're hoping the Interstate Gambling Commission can figure this out - it might not be as bad as we fear right now, but it's not good at all."
Moving from state regulations to discussing a partnership between the PGA Tour and the DraftKings, Gouker said, “This is a deal that has manifested itself in a way that is impossible to predict. We've seen the PGA Tour engage in lobbying, but we didn't know a year ago that the PGA Tour would be lobbying for actual sports betting licenses or venues.
“That's the exciting part - in more and more states we're seeing leagues, teams and venues shrinking or lobbying to get this opportunity to be licensed. In Texas, they were very involved."
Why should I watch this?
To hear an update on key sports betting and gambling developments in the US, including changes to government regulations, new partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.
Where can I see more?
Source: Legal Sports Report YouTube channel.
Dustin Hooker's post: 'I don't argue that NYC rules are a 'political mess' first appeared on GamblingTV.com.