While sports betting expansion in the U.S. has skyrocketed since 2018, iGaming legislation has lagged behind, with only six states presently offering online gaming throughout the country.
But, leaders of FanDuel, BetMGM, and Rush Street Interactive shared their positivity at SBC Summit North America for the iGaming market and how online gaming opportunities would factor into their businesses in the near future.
Legalization on Its Way
Despite the slow expansion and , FanDuel President Christian Genetski predicted that states with legalized sports betting and existing land-based casinos would soon turn their attention to iGaming legislation.
The catalyst for legislation will be the need for additional revenue streams in states with crunched budgets, Genetski said…