More education and a clearer message about how cannibalization really affects brick-and-mortar casinos will go a long way towards making lawmakers comfortable in supporting iGaming legislation, a panel of experts said at SBC Summit North America.
Moderated by Shawn Fluharty, president of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), several representatives from , Fanatics Betting and Gaming, Bally s, and Rush Street Interactive shared their thoughts on why iGaming has so clearly lagged behind sports betting legalization.
A lack of educated lawmakers, unfounded fears of cannibalization, and overblown anxiety about political risks have led to the delay in more states seeing approved iGaming bills.
Cannibalization Concerns Are Unfounded
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