NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has finally come off the sidelines to weigh in on the future of sports gambling. In a statement released Monday, he laid out what his league will be pushing for in any sports betting legislation — and it didn’t include a so-called “integrity fee.” Goodell has […]
American Indian tribes are embracing the chance to offer their customers a brand new game in the years ahead — sports betting. In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court overturned the federal law that for more than 25 years prevented most states from offering legal wagering on sporting events. The decision […]
Canadians may still be able to play online poker, but as of this week, they now lag behind their neighbors when it comes to sports betting. And that could make it much tougher for Canada’s gaming industry to stay competitive. On Monday, the Supreme Court overturned a federal law that […]
The debate over the future of fixed odds betting terminals in the United Kingdom appears to be over, with government officials determining that the maximum bet on all FOBT machines should be set at just £2 ($2.70). That’s a major departure from the current state of affairs. Right now, FOBT […]
The future of legalized sports betting in the United States could be here by Memorial Day, May 28, when the Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport, New Jersey, plans to start taking bets. The announcement comes following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act […]
Major sports leagues across the United States scrambled to respond to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the law prohibiting sports betting, with most agreeing that the ruling will have a profound impact on the world of professional athletics. The 6-3 decision to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection […]
Sen. Orrin Hatch plans to introduce legislation in Congress that would reassert federal influence over a sports betting industry that is expected to boom after Monday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning PASPA, a law he helped create more than 25 years ago. In what was considered a major win for sports […]
A new online betting tax is coming to the state of Victoria, Australia, that will be significantly lower than the levy imposed on other states. Most of the country is making a major change to how it taxes online-only bookmakers such as CrownBet, Ladbrokes, Bet365, and Sportsbet. It’s called the […]
The Supreme Court has overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), ending a prohibition that had prevented states from passing laws that would allow for regulation of legal sports betting. In a 6-3 decision in the case of Murphy v. NCAA, the Supreme Court found that multiple provisions […]
Monmouth Park opened its racing season on May 5, preparing for another summer of racing at the track in Oceanport, New Jersey. But while visitors to the track are betting on horses for now, the racetrack is prepared to implement sports betting at their facility as soon as they get […]
The CEO of William Hill is betting that US lawmakers will soon open the door for legalized sports betting, and he has his company in a position to capitalize. In a conference call discussing the company’s earnings, Philip Bowcock revealed that William Hill has already spent “mid-to-high single-digit” millions of […]
President Donald Trump is known for his rancor on social media, but he is now getting credit for his diplomacy. The leader of the United States has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the conflict between North and South Korea. Eighteen House Republicans signed […]
It may not yet be legal to place a sports bet in Pennsylvania, but you can now get a stake in the outcome of sporting events via daily fantasy sports. The latest beneficiary of the sweeping changes to state gambling laws last year, daily fantasy sports (DFS) is now officially […]
President Donald Trump tweeted in support of the US-led 2026 World Cup bid on Thursday, while also seemingly threatening nations that didn’t throw their support behind the effort. The United States is leading a joint bid with Mexico and Canada to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America, […]
Just because sports betting might become legal across the US, not every state is ready to jump on board, at least not right away. On Tuesday, a senate committee in Louisiana rejected a bill that laid out a framework for legalizing the activity on fears that such a move would […]
The Chinese government has announced that it will allow the island province of Hainan to play host to horse racing and lotteries, part of a plan to turn it into a pilot free-trade port for the mainland. China has a large-scale plan for Hainan that includes tourism and conservation steps […]
The players’ unions of the four major North American sports leagues released a joint statement on Thursday morning, announcing that they expect to have a seat at the table when it comes to the future of sports betting. The statement was released by the MLBPA, NFLPA, NBPA, and NHLPA. It […]
Without information on scores and statistics, it would be impossible for anyone to bet on sports. And according to a new website called US Sports Integrity, bettors should be settling for nothing less than official data that is sanctioned by the leagues themselves. The website is the creation of Genius […]
The aftermath of Conor McGregor’s tirade in New York City last week has left the UFC fighter’s future in doubt, but internet sportsbooks are speculating what is next. BetDSI and Bodog are two sites that have put prop bets concerning the consequences of the Irish fighter’s conduct. The 29 year […]
With Illinois the latest state to consider legalizing sports betting, the PGA Tour took the opportunity to voice its support for initiatives backed by the NBA and Major League Baseball. The revelation of professional golf’s stance on the issue of gambling was disclosed at a hearing of the Illinois Senate […]
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