Jake Pollard

Jake Pollard is an experienced journalist and editor who has covered the online gaming and betting industry for many years. He has written for the leading media outlets as well as operators and suppliers in the igaming space. His current areas of focus are wide-ranging and include regulatory developments in the US, emerging markets in South America and how European countries are adapting to a decade of igaming regulation.

Jake Pollard October 2, 2020

State regulations are major barriers for smaller operators

The US online gaming and betting market is developing at great pace but is also one where smaller operators are…
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Jake Pollard September 29, 2020

Michigan’s incoming regulations would provide Wedge Index boost

Approval of online gaming regulations in October could see licenses handed out the following month, with online options for Michigan…
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Jake Pollard September 29, 2020

Opinion: Lack of online options holds California back in Wedge Index rating

A legislative effort by a coalition of 18 Native American tribes to regulate land-based sports-betting in California would go some…
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Jake Pollard September 28, 2020

Extension to remote registration boosts Illinois Wedge Index rating

Governor Pritzker extended remote registration capacity across Illinois and boosted the state’s Wedge Index rating in the process.
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Jake Pollard September 28, 2020

Revised Ohio sports-betting bill offers Wedge Index hope

Revised legislation in Ohio would potentially allow casinos 30-plus skins, boosting the Wedge Index score.
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Jake Pollard September 28, 2020

Return of US sports continue to boost Colorado’s Wedge Index rating

The return of US sports helped Colorado record a 55.2% rise in betting revenues while return of NFL betting will…
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Jake Pollard September 23, 2020

ANALYSIS: New Jersey sets Online Gambling record in August to cement position atop Wedge Index

New Jersey once again proved it deserves to sit atop the Wedge Index after taking a record breaking $664 million…
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