Marcus DiNitto
Marcus DiNitto has covered sports business for 30 years and the gambling industry for nearly 15. He's been managing editor at SportsBusiness Daily, Sporting News and Gaming Today, director of content for a licensed sportsbook and produced content for top global brands. Marcus earned his MBA from UNC-Charlotte in 2001 and is involved in multiple entrepreneurial endeavors. Despite this dry bio, he's pretty funny, too.
Articles by Marcus DiNitto
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MyPrize-Crypto.com Partnership Bringing Prediction Markets To Social Gaming
Prediction markets are coming to social casinos, as MyPrize has formed a partnership with Crytpo.com to launch a platform for event contracts.
Nov 4, 2025 - News
Sen. Addabbo: Awarding Of Land-Based Casino Licenses Puts NY iGaming Back On Track
Addabbo’s message to his state: Finalize land-based licenses, then let’s focus on passing iGaming in 2026.
Oct 21, 2025 - News
Tribal Leader Expects CA Gov. Newsom Not To Sign AB831, But It Will Still Become Law
A webinar hosted by IGA amounted to a victory lap around California’s sweepstakes casinos ban and an echo chamber on prediction markets.
Sep 25, 2025 - News
Eilers & Krejcik Forecasts Downturn For Sweepstakes Casinos
With regulatory pressure mounting, sweepstakes casinos are facing an uncertain, and perhaps less prosperous, future.
Sep 12, 2025 - News
Non-Gaming Tribes Vow To Keep Fighting As AB 831 Nears Goal Line
California tribes that have so far been shut out of gambling revenue are clinging to hopes that AB 831 will be defeated.
Sep 11, 2025 - News
Louisiana Turns Up Heat On Sweepstakes Casinos With Lawsuit Against VGW, WOW Vegas
Louisiana is suing VGW and the operator of WOW Vegas, claiming the sweepstakes casinos owe $44 million in taxes, interest and penalties.
Sep 8, 2025 - News
High 5 Casino Exits California On Heels Of Legal Defeats
High 5 Casino is the latest online sweepstakes casino company to pull out of California, a move likely related to losses in the courtroom.
Sep 5, 2025 - News
California Lawmakers Amend AB 831 To Narrow Sweepstakes Ban Language
An amendment to the bill to ban sweepstakes casinos in California exempts state-run lottery games and sweeps-based marketing promos.
Sep 4, 2025 - News
Sen. Addabbo: Legalize iGaming First, Then 'I Want To Create' Sweeps Regulation
Sen. Addabbo and influential lobbyist argue sweeps casino bans miss the mark. Regulation can unlock revenue, jobs, player protections.
Aug 28, 2025 - News
AB831 Opponents Speak Up At California Senate Hearing, Verdict Delayed To Later Date
Five opponents of California legislation that would ban sweepstakes casinos in the state offered testimony at a Senate Committee hearing.
Aug 18, 2025