USA information

[JamieG1981]

We are currently considering entering the American Market and was wondering what do people consider the best source for obtaining information/news on the current legislation that is in place in each state?

Thanks

[chaumi]

Any of MJM's (relevant) sites

But there are a number of other members sites here that will be similarly good.


Or if you want to do the leg work yourself, find the local regulatory body website for each state.

[baldidiot]

Any of MJM's (relevant) sites

Ha ha, yeah, pretty much. He's done a good job there.

[PROFRBcom]

Yes, yes! Flood the regulated US markets with competition. Muahahahah

[chaumi]

Yes, yes! Flood the regulated US markets with competition. Muahahahah

LOL LOL...and still haven't stopped! I think it's flooding without any help.

[FintanCostello]

The conferences put on by the various different event organisers nearly always have a US section, sites like EGR/Gambling Compliance have up to date news on the legislation and I'm sure you check back issues of GPWA there must be something about the US in there.

[MJM]

Wanted to pop in and say thanks for the compliments everyone, means a lot - we are a small team in a David and Goliath scenario competing against huge media companies.

In addition to our site, BettingUSA.com, for state legislative news - as much as I hate to mention them, LegalSportsReport and SportsHandle are top sources of information - I'd say they cover every single detail (bills passing a committee) whereas we prefer to wait for substantive developments and take a deeper dive at it.

US market is growing at a rapid pace - room for everyone, and I"m sure the whole affiliate world is making plans to enter the market now that it's a sizable market. We aren't getting rich over here ourselves, but I hope that changes

As a random note - we setup BettingUSA in late 2013, a side project at the time while we were fully focused on UK/Europe markets. Looking back, I wish we had went harder at it - because being early is a huge advantage.

If anyone ever has any questions - I'm happy to have conversations. Drop me a line anytime, I've gotten so much from GPWA over the years this is probably my only chance to give back a bit. Allaboutthebets is also very knowledgeable with the market - we've helped each other through licensing issues in the last year, would be happy to do the same for GPWA members.

When you source info and news - just remember to link to the little guys once in awhile, don't help the rich get richer with the big boys

[chaumi]

I deliberately didn't mention those two, Mike. But kudos for doing so.

And great point about early advantages - I'm gutted I registered (what I think is) a lovely relevant domain (specifically with the market in mind) 4/5 years ago and didn't tackle it head on much earlier.