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Doug is a seasoned sports writer/editor with bylines for the New York Times, Associated Press and CBS Sports. He also has extensive experience in the betting industry, including work for Point Spreads. Prior to that, he covered UConn women's basketball and football for Hearst Connecticut Media.
News by Doug Bonjour

Ohio's Sports Betting Tax Could be Ticketed for Another Increase

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has proposed hiking the state's sports betting tax for the second time in two years, this time from 20% to 40%.


“People Come To Us In Their Darkest Hours”: Arizona Official Warns As Betting Problems Surge Nationwide

Arizona’s Elise Mikkelsen highlights rising gambling addictions as sports betting grows, stressing the need for stronger federal support


“We Definitely Plan to Continue Expanding”: Sportsbooks Expand NCAA Women’s Markets Ahead of Final Four

Betting interest in NCAA women’s basketball is surging. Sportsbooks are racing to keep up with demand ahead of the Final Four


Underperforming ESPN BET Faces Uncertain Future Following $2B Deal

ESPN BET's $2 billion deal with Penn Entertainment could be in trouble as the sportsbook continues to lag behind several top competitors


Oklahoma Governor Calls for 'Fair Deal' for Sports Betting

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has renewed the push for legalized sports betting in the Sooner State despite resistance from tribal gaming leaders.
