Steve Ruddock talks Florida, and sweepstake madness: The Gambling Files RTFM 122

"All fantasy sports products are sports betting, but not all sports betting is fantasy sports." - Steve Ruddock

We kick off with a conversation about corporate overlords Clarion Gaming and how a non-bouncy floor is conducive to a happy gaming event [0:00 - 17:18], among other things of course. And we allude to something Fintan learns in the upcoming talk: did you know what a proboscis is? 

Then Jon and Fintan speak with Steve Ruddock about complexity of online gambling laws in the US, which vary from state to state. They also explore the legal gray area of sweepstakes casinos and the ongoing debates surrounding the legality of online sports betting and fantasy sports in states like Florida. The conversation highlights the need for regulators to update and clarify laws to keep up with the rapidly evolving gambling industry [17:19 - 1:06:29].

Key Takeaways:

• Online gambling laws in the United States are complex and vary from state to state.
• Sweepstakes casinos operate in a legal gray area, using sweepstakes laws to offer casino-style games.
• The legality of online sports betting and fantasy sports is still being debated in many states, including Florida.
• Regulators need to update and clarify laws to keep up with the rapidly evolving gambling industry.