The NFL is joining the bandwagon of professional sports leagues that are partnering with major gaming firms, announcing Thursday that Caesars Entertainment would become the league’s first official casino sponsor. According to the Associated Press, sources say that the deal is worth $30 million per year over three years. Sports […]
When 2018 began, there was only one place in the United States where bettors could legally place bets on sporting events: Nevada, which had been allowing the practice for decades. But when the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May, the doors were opened […]
Senators Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would give the federal government oversight of the sports betting industry. The move comes seven months after the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which had prevented states from […]
The NBA and FanDuel announced on Tuesday that they would expand their existing partnership to include sports betting services, making FanDuel the third authorized gaming operator of the NBA. FanDuel was already the official daily fantasy partner of the NBA, a role it has held since 2014. Innovation Key to […]
The Council of the District of Columbia has passed legislation that authorizes sports betting in Washington, D.C., paving the way for the nation’s capital to become the latest jurisdiction to take legal wagering on sports. The bill now needs the signature of Mayor Muriel Bowser, after which it will need […]
New Jersey sportsbooks set new records in November, setting a state record by taking in $330 million in handle for the month. That allowed operators to generate $21.2 million in revenue for the month, up from just $11.7 million in October. FanDuel, DraftKings Continue to Dominate Revenue increased faster than […]
Heading into the College Football Playoff, many fans across the country feel that it is all but inevitable that the Alabama Crimson Tide will win their second straight national championship. Apparently, the FanDuel Sportsbook agrees, as the bookmaker has decided to mark bets made on Alabama to win the title […]
Major League Baseball announced a multiyear deal with MGM Resorts International on Tuesday, making MLB the third major American professional sports league to partner with the gaming firm. Under the terms of the agreement, MGM will become the official gaming and entertainment partner of MLB. MGM Gains Access to Exclusive […]
Sports betting is officially ready to begin in Rhode Island, as the Twin River Casino will begin accepting wagers at one of its two locations in the state on Monday. Twin River Casino announced that a sportsbook is ready to open at its location in Lincoln today, while sports betting […]
DraftKings has already made its mark on the legalized sports betting landscape in the United States, as the company operates the most successful online betting app in New Jersey. Now, the daily fantasy sports giant is looking to get into the land-based side of the industry as well, starting with a […]
Florida voters came out heavily in favor of Amendment 3 on Tuesday, with more than 64 percent of voters approving the ballot question that will take further gambling expansion, including sports betting, out of the hands of the state legislature. The amendment will now give Florida voters the final say […]
Sunday was the type of day in the NFL bettors dream of, and though it doesn’t happen very often, gamblers were able to clean up and give the sportsbooks a rare loss. It was the second consecutive week facilities took a hit, but this week was much worse. Several lines […]
Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin is appearing in an advertising campaign for WinView, an app that allows users to make predictions about what will happen in a game they are watching live in order to win prizes. According to WinView, their app is currently legal in 39 states, but it […]
The New York Jets became the first NFL team to sign a full partnership with a gaming firm, announcing Wednesday that they will be teaming up with MGM Resorts for promotional efforts and a free predictions game that will live inside the official Jets app. While some teams had previously […]
The NHL has announced that MGM Resorts will be its first official sports betting partner, making it the second major professional sports league in the United States to strike a deal with the gaming operator. The NBA announced a similar deal with MGM in September, making the firm its “official […]
William Hill filed a civil complaint against FanDuel in a New Jersey federal court on Tuesday, saying that their competitor committed copyright infringement in the creation of a sports betting guide being distributed at the Meadowlands Racetrack. According to William Hill, a guide to sports betting that is available at […]
In a case that has kicked around in the judicial system for nearly eight years, a Kentucky Circuit Court ruled this week that historical horse racing machines are indeed a form of pari-mutuel betting and thereby legal in the Bluegrass State. Though applicable only in Kentucky, the court’s determination could […]
Going to an NFL game isn’t cheap. No matter what city you’re in, and depending on how good your seats are, what you plan to eat and drink, and even how close you want to park, a day at the game with the family can cost you more than a […]
In horse racing, a picture is worth only four words – win, lose, or dead heat – not the thousand as the bromide goes. But now, at least one prominent trainer is calling for the racing community to reconsider the technology that determines the difference, saying that his horse got […]
New Jersey took in $184 million in wagers during the month of September, a figure that nearly doubled the $95 million bet in the state during August. That growth was fueled both by the start of football season – traditionally the sport that generates the most revenue for sportsbooks in […]
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