David Weir
Hi, I’m David! I’ve been writing about gambling since university in London, UK, in 2014, and I haven’t stopped since. As a staff writer here at Let’sGambleUSA, I enjoy delving into U.S. gambling stories to find unique sources, information and perspectives that fully contextualize each piece of news.
Lover of general knowledge, Americana, soccer (specifically Everton FC), craft beer with good friends, the eternal dream of winning a progressive jackpot slot, all kinds of creative writing and Dungeons & Dragons.
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Churchill Downs Reports Record 2023 Revenues
Kentucky-based horse racing and gambling operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) reported a record $2.5 billion in revenues for 2023. That’s up 36% compared to 2022. The company’s results were buoyed […]
Bally’s Reports 2023 Net Loss, But Revenues Up
Rhode Island-based national gambling operator Bally’s reported a $172 million net loss for 2023 in its recent Q4 and full-year reports. However, revenues were up 8.6% year-on-year, with all divisions […]
Wynn Resorts, Related Companies Release New York Casino Proposal Details
$12 billion. That’s the biggest price tag of any of the New York casino proposals detailed so far in the competitive race for three upcoming downstate casino licenses. Developer Related […]
Illinois Sports Betting Tax Rise for Operators Proposed by Governor
Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker (pictured) presented his 2025 budget to the public this week. In it, he proposed more than doubling the tax rate for Illinois sports betting operators. The […]
Caesars Inks WynnBET and Evolution Online Casino Deals
Caesars Digital, the online gambling arm of Nevada-based Caesars Entertainment, has signed two partnerships this week to expand its brand. The two deals will enhance its live dealer casino offering […]
US Gambling Revenues hit $66.5B in 2023, says American Gaming Association
The U.S. commercial gambling business (excluding tribal casinos and state lotteries) reached a third straight record year of revenues in 2023. That’s according to the newly-released 2023 report from leading […]
Do Online Casinos Cannibalize Physical Casinos’ Revenues?
This week, New York state Senator Joseph Addabbo was roundly criticized for introducing online casino legislation in a public letter. However, it did not come from anti-gambling campaigners, rival politicians, […]
IRS Slot Win Tax Threshold Increase Recommended By Service
U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nevada) has been attempting to get the slot winnings tax threshold raised since 2015. This week, her efforts received a boost, as the Internal Revenue Service’s […]
Evolution Investigation in New Jersey Concludes, No Action Taken
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has announced it will take no action against live casino provider Evolution. That’s after completing the misconduct investigation it began against the […]