Low Rollers, Episode 27: BetMGM and Hard Rock institute minimum bets in Illinois, journalist Brant James on NCLGS and industry hot topics

Update: 2025-07-17

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It's a new episode of CasinoReports.com's weekly gaming-biz podcast, Low Rollers! Hosts Eric Raskin and Jeff Edelstein analyze the responsible gambling and profitability implications of Hard Rock and BetMGM requiring minimum bet amounts in Illinois, Michael Mizrachi's historic win at the World Series of Poker, and exchange wagering news surrounding PredictIt and Railbird, plus they welcome InGame's Brant James for his insights from the NCLGS conference and his reflections on being a gambling journalist in 2025.

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Low Rollers, Episode 27: BetMGM and Hard Rock institute minimum bets in Illinois, journalist Brant James on NCLGS and industry hot topics

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Low Rollers, Episode 27: BetMGM and Hard Rock institute minimum bets in Illinois, journalist Brant James on NCLGS and industry hot topics

Low Rollers, Episode 27: BetMGM and Hard Rock institute minimum bets in Illinois, journalist Brant James on NCLGS and industry hot topics