International online gambling giant The Stars Group announced on Friday that it had entered into a partnership with Mount Airy Casino Resort, a relationship that will allow the company to offer a variety of online gambling products in Pennsylvania, including sports betting. Mount Airy is among the nine Pennsylvania casinos […]
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Pro Gambler’s ‘SuperLive’ Golf Odds App Pairs Big Data with In-Game Betting
A new golf betting platform called “SuperLive” seeks to capitalize on the popularity of golf as a wagering sport by offering a technology that creates more in-game betting options. The project is the brainchild of Martin de Knijff, a professional sports bettor, World Poker Tour champion, and competitive bridge player from Gothenburg, Sweden, […]
Analysis: $155 Billion Bet on 2018 FIFA World Cup
As the biggest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup draws not only the largest global audience but also the most betting of any competition. And thanks to data technology, FIFA now says they have the numbers to prove just how big a betting spectacle Russia 2018 turned […]
Buffalo Wild Wings Wants to Offer Legal Sports Betting at US Restaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings has long been a popular destination for fans looking for a casual meetup destination to watch a game. Now, it might want to attract those willing to put a few dollars on those games between drinks, too. According to ESPN and Gaming Today, Buffalo Wild Wings is […]
Charles Oakley Pleads No Contest in Cosmopolitan Casino Cheating Case
Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct, a move his lawyers say will fully resolve the casino cheating accusations leveled against him by the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Oakley was arrested by Nevada Gaming Control Board agents on July 8 […]
Game Time: Jay Kornegay Knows Sports Betting and Sees a Booming Future
Jay Kornegay has been a sports betting professional for more than 30 years — taking bets, not placing them. And as Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook’s vice president of race and sports operations for the past 15 years, he’s in charge of one of the biggest sports betting operations in the […]
DraftKings Officially Releases Mobile Sports Betting App in New Jersey
Legal online sports betting is now a reality in New Jersey, as DraftKings officially launched its mobile sports betting app on Monday following approval from state regulators. The release of the app to the general public comes after a soft launch period that began on Aug. 1. First Mover Advantage […]
William Hill Partners with 11 Mississippi Casinos for Sports Betting, Eyes Further US Expansion
International bookmaker William Hill has signed agreements that will make it the market leader in Mississippi sports betting, and there could be more company expansion in the cards. William Hill has agreed to provide sports betting services for 11 casinos in Mississippi, including the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi and […]
FanDuel and Boyd Gaming Partner for Mobile Sports Betting Operations
The FanDuel Group and Boyd Gaming announced that they would join together to operate online sports betting products in the United States. According to a press release, the two companies will work together to establish mobile betting products in states where sports betting has been legalized and online wagering is […]
Sports Betting Goes Mobile in New Jersey with DraftKings App
Mobile sports betting has come to New Jersey, as DraftKings, in partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel, has launched an app that allows for real-money wagering within state borders. Made available to bettors on Wednesday, the mobile app is in an invite-only trial period, which is expected to last at least […]
NBA and MGM Announce Gambling Partnership, First for Major American Sports League
The NBA announced Tuesday that they had reached a deal with MGM Resorts International to make the Las Vegas casino giant its official gambling partner, the first such arrangement for a major professional sports league in the United States. The agreement will see MGM become the official gaming partner of […]
Mississippi Sports Betting Begins Wednesday at Beau Rivage, Gold Strike Casinos
Mississippi will start taking sports bets on Wednesday, making it the third state to offer full-scale sports betting since the Supreme Court overturned the statute that prevented new states from regulating the industry earlier this year. The first bets in Mississippi will be taken at around noon on Aug. 1 […]
Brent Musburger: Insider Info Provides Little Value for Sports Bettors
Veteran sportscaster Brent Musburger is no stranger to sports betting, and he has plenty to say on the subject now that more states are moving towards regulating the popular pastime. But the one factor he’s not concerned about: insider information causing problems for sports leagues and bookmakers. Appearing Friday on Pro […]
Meadowlands Bettors Left Hanging When Sportsbook Closes Before End of 16-Inning Baseball Game
New Jersey’s foray into legal sports betting has mostly gone off without a hitch, but the state’s sportsbooks are still discovering little wrinkles in need of ironing out. At Meadowlands Racetrack on Tuesday night, a late baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and LA Dodgers went 16 innings — finishing […]
Meadowlands Takes $3.5 Million in Sports Bets in First Nine Days of Operation
The Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey, collected $3.5 million in bets during the first nine days after its sportsbook opened, much of which happened during a uniquely slow period on the sports calendar. That announcement came from operator Jeff Gural, who told the Associated Press about the haul […]
MLB Commish Rob Manfred Opines on Impact of Legal Sports Betting for Baseball
In a series of interviews this week, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said that he sees both opportunities and challenges when it comes to the expansion of sports betting that is currently happening across the United States. Manfred’s comments were generally positive towards how sports betting could improve engagement […]
DraftKings Signs Sports Betting Deal with del Lago Casino in Upstate New York
DraftKings and the del Lago Resort & Casino announced Monday that they would partner on a sportsbook operation at the upstate New York casino. The partnership won’t allow the resort to start operating a sportsbook immediately, as New York regulators still need to publish a set of rules governing sports […]
Adam Silver Softening on NBA One-and-Done Rule, Standing Firm on Integrity Fees
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver might be softening his stance on the league’s one-and-done policy, which prohibits high school players from entering the NBA draft, suggesting it might be time to scrap the rule. Silver spoke last week at a press conference following the Board of Governors when he floated the […]
Esports Going Prime Time: Disney, Blizzard, and ESPN Strike TV Deal for Overwatch League
Blizzard Entertainment, Disney, and ESPN have announced the signing of a multi-year deal that will see Overwatch League matches and highlights broadcast on the ESPN, Disney, and ABC family of networks. The broadcast deal began almost immediately after it was announced on Wednesday, with matches from the current season’s Overwatch […]
Derek Stevens Going All-In on Sportsbooks at His Downtown Vegas Casinos
D Casino owner Derek Stevens continues to upgrade the Las Vegas downtown area, and now apparently has plans to operate his own sportsbooks at two of his Fremont Street casinos instead of outsourcing sports betting operations to William Hill. Gaming Today reported last week that the flamboyant entrepreneur intended to […]