Jill Dorson, Author at GGB News

Author: Jill Dorson

Jill Dorson has covered everything from steeplechase to the NFL and then some during a more than 30-year career in sports journalism. The highlight of her career was covering Oakland Raiders during the Charles Woodson/Jon Gruden era, including the infamous “Snow Bowl” and the Raiders’ 2003 trip to Super Bowl XXXVII. Her specialty these days is covering sports betting legislation across the country. You can reach Jill at jill@sportsmediaexchange.com

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Catawba Nation pushes back on South Carolina casino bill, Oregon tribe warns of fake iGaming app and Pechanga’s Maccaro receives local honors.

Published March 21, 2025

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Underdog exits New York, Levy calls out Penn, Baumgartner files federal college player-prop ban and more.

Published March 21, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

A group of North Dakota tribes has plans for a 23-acre parcel on the south end of the Strip, GeoComply says tribes can protect sovereignty and get ahead by...

Published March 14, 2025

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

A group of new Texas lawmakers say they will oppose “any attempt" to expand gambling, DraftKings prepping to enter prediction market, more.

Published March 14, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Trade war impacts gaming, Bally’s unveils responsible gaming initiative, and Reno gears up for a casino revival.

Published March 14, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Slightly Revamped SAFE Bet Act Gets Another Push

A proposal that would require states to get federal permission to offer sports betting gets a minor makeover. The SAFE Bet Act would create stringent advertising guidelines and require...

Published March 14, 2025

Queens Future-Citi Field Project Gets Key Approval

Steve Cohen’s Queens Future casino project proposal at Citi Field gets approval from the NY City Council. But the project still needs a legislative fix and to be awarded...

Published March 14, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

White Earth Nation plans new Minnesota casino, Gun Lake hosts grand opening for latest expansion and Seneca Gaming hires new CMO.

Published March 7, 2025

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Hawaii sports betting still alive, Flutter’s hot streak continues, new bills from NY’s Addabbo and more.

Published March 7, 2025

Georgia Sports Betting Hopes Fizzle Out Once Again

Another year, another defeat for Georgia sports betting as a package of bills did not get called for a vote before the state’s crossover deadline.

Published March 7, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Kewadin Casinos back from cyberattack, latest updates in the Colorado sports betting suit, Koi Nation casino approval faces lawsuit and more.

Published February 28, 2025

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Hoskins rejects emergency rules for MO sports betting, Joe Brennan departs Prime Sports, Titus asks CFTC to curb prediction markets and more.

Published February 28, 2025

New Jersey Lawmakers Latest to Jump on Gambling Tax Hike Train

The trend of raising gambling tax rates seems to have arrived in New Jersey, as Gov. Phil Murphy (l.) has proposed increasing both the sports betting and iGaming rates...

Published February 28, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

New sports betting amendment in Wyoming, WIGC set for next week, Chilton named Desert Diamond CEO and more.

Published February 21, 2025

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Renewed efforts to repeal federal excise tax, CDI closes retail sportsbook, Vermont bill seeks to abolish sports betting and more.

Published February 21, 2025

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Sports betting moving in Hawaii, GRIT Act reintroduced, legal operators see account boost from Super Bowl and more.

Published February 14, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Oklahoma sports betting bills move to full committee, Navajo Nation announces new casino, Kewadin Casinos hit with cyberattack and more.

Published February 14, 2025

Texas Wagering Constitutional Amendment Filed

The years-long quest to bring gaming to Texas has begun anew, following the introduction of a sports betting bill. Will this finally be the year for the Lone Star...

Published February 14, 2025