There has been so much turnover in President Donald Trump’s administration that an internet sportsbook has posted odds on who is next out the door at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Betting sites put National Security Advisor HR McMaster as the favorite, paying off at +150 when the announcement came on Thursday […]
Law and Politics
UK Gambling Commission Recommends £30 FOBT Betting Limits
Bookmakers in the United Kingdom have reason to be cautiously optimistic, as the UK Gambling Commission has issued a mild recommendation when it comes to the future of FOBT betting limits. Fixed-odds betting terminals – better known as FOBTs – are a controversial part of the UK gambling industry. Located […]
New York Is Latest State to Jump on Legal Sports Betting Bandwagon
The number of states considering legalized sports betting continue to increase, with New York becoming the latest to see a bill regulating the practice appear in its legislature. The legislation, known as Senate Bill S7900, was introduced by New York State Sen. John Bonacic (R-Mount Hope). As in other states, […]
Former Oakland Raider Aldon Smith Surrenders to Police to Face Domestic Violence Charges
Former NFL player Aldon Smith turned himself in to police in San Francisco on Tuesday after facing domestic violence charges. He has since been released on $30,000 bond. Smith has been charged with misdemeanors for domestic violence, assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, false imprisonment, and vandalism. […]
GVC Purchasing Crystalbet to Increase Emphasis on Regulated Markets
GVC Holdings has announced that it is purchasing Georgian online gambling firm Crystalbet as part of the company’s new strategy that will focus on regulated markets. GVC is buying a 51 percent stake now for €41 million ($50.9 million), which will give the company the controlling interest in Crystalbet. The […]
Baseball Commissioner Urges West Virginia Governor to Veto Sports Betting Bill without ‘Integrity Fee’
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred’s late-inning rally to convince West Virginia’s Gov. Jim Justice to veto a sports betting bill that seems to be gaining traction in the state might strike out. Professional baseball’s head executive made his pitch Friday to lawmakers in Charleston through a conference call with local […]
Oddsmakers: Bet on Monday for Ruling in Supreme Court PASPA Decision
Oddsmakers are prepared for Monday to be the day the Supreme Court renders a decision on sports betting in this country. Internet betting site BetDSI has made March 5 a +105 for the announcement on whether the justices will rule that states should be allowed to legalize betting on professional and […]
NBA is All for Legalized Sports Betting on One Condition: It Gets a Cut
The NBA doesn’t oppose the concept of legalized sports betting nationwide, so long as the top basketball league in the world receives a share of the money wagered, currently being referred to as an “integrity fee.” Later this year, the US Supreme Court could overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports […]
New Jersey Urges Gaming Companies to Apply for Sports Betting Licenses Now
The US Supreme Court won’t be announcing their decision in the case of Christie v. NCAA until at least March, and while the signs look good, there’s no guarantee they’ll rule to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and allow states to regulate sports betting. But the […]
NBA, MLB Oppose Iowa Sports Betting Bill Without ‘Integrity Fee’ to Give Leagues Cut
The major American sports leagues may be coming around on legalized sports betting, but only on their terms, it seems. That became clear as the NBA and MLB have both officially stated their objections to an Iowa bill that would allow for sports betting in the state. The leagues aren’t […]