Have we finally reached a tipping point where legalized gambling starts to become entrenched in the American lifestyle? ambling has always been there of course, it was either underground, in Las Vegas, run by charities or online, and we’ve seen all of these converge with bingo sites and sports gambling on the web. The churches and the neighborhood bookie used to be your only options, but now consumers can enjoy themselves with a variety of outlets.
In Maryland you have an effort to add another casino and then expand the current casinos to allow table games in addition to the slots. The Washington Post recently endorsed the new referendum in an editorial even though they initially opposed Maryland gambling several years ago when it was put in place. That just shows you how much things have changed.
With that you’ll see more competition for online gambling sources, but also more opportunities as well. More competition leads to more creativity and more options for the entertainment dollars of consumers. Poker sites offer freeroll jackpots, and bingo sites offer things like jackpot bingo promotions. We’re also seeing the fantasy sports sites get into the game, with free weekly contests with a significant cash jackpot. With more freedom comes more fun!
