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Virtual Event
August 26, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
One of the most rapidly expanding areas in the gambling world is sports gambling and daily fantasy sports. This virtual workshop via Zoom will look at the current state of each in Pennsylvania, including the prevalence, income raised, demographics of those participating, and current trends. From laws surrounding sports betting to the regulation—or lack thereof—of (more…)
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