Last fall, merger talks between casino giant Caesars Entertainment and bookmaker William Hill failed, leaving many to wonder about the gambling juggernaut that could have been. But in a strange twist, they could still end up as partners. Caesars Entertainment and William Hill were close to a merger in the […]
Gambling Industry
Federal Judge Rules Wire Act Applies Only to Sports Betting, Discarding DOJ Opinion
US District Court Judge Paul Barbadoro ruled in favor of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission in its lawsuit against the federal government on Monday, saying that the Wire Act is limited in scope to sports betting, and does not apply to other forms of online gambling. In the 60-page ruling, […]
Final Stats: James Holzhauer’s 32-Game Win Streak on Jeopardy!
During James Holzhauer’s 32-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, he posted insane final stats along the way earning over $2.4 million, and also set a record for the second-longest win streak in history behind Ken Jennings’ 74-game run in 2004. Overall, Holzhauer won $2,464,216 during his 33 appearances on Jeopardy! The […]
SPOILER: James Holzhauer Loses on Jeopardy! Just Short of All-Time Money Record
After winning 32 games of Jeopardy! in a row, Las Vegas pro sports bettor James Holzhauer lost to Emma Boettcher, a librarian from Chicago. Holzhauer finally lost during his 33rd appearance, leaving him less than $60,000 short of eclipsing Ken Jennings’ all-time winnings of $2.5 million. During his 32-game streak, […]
Happy Days Ahead for Illinois Horse Racing Thanks to Gambling Expansion Law
The once vibrant Illinois horse racing industry now could be on a path to restoration. The dramatic decline in business in recent decades, caused by other wide-ranging gambling availabilities within the state and in neighboring jurisdictions, is likely to be ending. At least that’s the hope after passage this weekend […]
NBC Scores Come-From-Behind Victory with Indy 500 Coverage
NBC’s inaugural airing of the Indy 500 reversed a years-long ratings slump, fueling growth expectations for both IndyCar racing and motorsports betting. Starting in the pole position, Simon Pagenaud was one of the favorites going into the 103rd running of the Indy 500. NBC, however, was expected to have an […]
Charlotte Native William Byron Breaks Record at Coca-Cola 600, Sees Bright Future
Though he didn’t win the Coca-Cola 600 in front of his friends and family, Charlotte native William Byron did achieve a piece of history there. The 21-year-old became the youngest driver to capture the pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Hendrick Motorsports driver has had an impressive season considering this […]
Phillies Outfielder Odubel Herrera Arrested on Assault Charge Following Domestic Violence Incident
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was arrested following a domestic incident in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Monday night, and has since been placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball. Under the terms of the league’s domestic violence policy, MLB officials will look into the arrest during the seven-day […]
Another Climber Dies on Mount Everest, Death Toll Reaches 11
Christopher Kullish, an attorney and expert mountain climber from Boulder, Colorado, died after reaching the summit of Mt. Everest and he became the 11th climber to die in the ten-day span since the climbing season began. Kullish, 62, became a member of the Seven Summit Club by reaching the top […]
Cricket World Cup 2019: Favored On Home Soil, England Looks for First Ever Title
England will try to win its first ever title as the country co-hosts the 2019 Cricket World Cup with Wales beginning on Thursday. England has finished as the runner-up at the Cricket World Cup three times, but hasn’t moved past the quarterfinals since 1992. Six Weeks of Wickets and Overs […]
Kansas City’s Tyrann Mathieu Possible Extortion Target by Cousin
A cousin of Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has been charged in an alleged extortion plot on the NFL player. The accused, Geourvon Sears, and his family countered, saying that the former LSU standout had put a bounty out on Sears, and threatened other members of his family. Sears […]
FanDuel, DraftKings Battling Rivers Casino Over Illinois Sports Betting Bill
FanDuel and DraftKings are battling with Rivers Des Plaines Casino and its chairman, Neil Bluhm, over the inclusion of a bad actor clause in a proposed bill that would legalize sports betting in Illinois. If the bad actor language were included in a final bill, it could prevent the two […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks Shopping Guard Frank Ntilikina
The big rumor rattling around the rafters at MSG are saying that the New York Knicks are looking to trade point guard Frank Ntilikina, the overall eighth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft who was buried deep on the Knicks bench this season, before the upcoming NBA Draft. The Knicks […]
Famous Sports Bettor ‘Vegas Dave’ Avoids Jail Time, But Faces Three-Year Sportsbook Ban
Sports bettor David Oancea, known as “Vegas Dave†in the gambling world, will have to stay out of Las Vegas sportsbooks for three years after a judge issued him his sentence for a misdemeanor charge on Monday. Oancea agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor count of causing a violation […]
Manchester City Seeks Domestic Treble With Win Over Watford in FA Cup Final on Saturday
Manchester City will have a chance to win the first domestic treble in English men’s soccer history on Sunday, as they take on fellow Premier League side Watford in the FA Cup Final on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. City has already won both the League Cup (also known as the […]
Maximum Security Owners File Lawsuit against Kentucky Horse Racing Officials
Calling the process that caused the disqualification of their Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security “bizarre and unconstitutional,” owners Gary and Mary West, filed a federal lawsuit late Tuesday over the May 4 incident. The federal lawsuit filing is in U.S. District Court in Frankfort, Kentucky, and seeks to have the […]
ESPN, Caesars Entertainment Partnering to Create Sports Betting Content
ESPN and Caesars Entertainment have announced a partnership that will see the two companies work together to create a variety of sports betting content. The deal includes an ESPN-branded studio that will be created at the LINQ Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. ESPN to Include Caesars Odds in Broadcasts […]
Iowa Latest State to Legalize Sports Betting as Gov. Kim Reynolds Signs Bill Into Law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill to legalize sports betting in the state on Monday, making Iowa the 13th state to pass laws that will allow sportsbooks to operate within its borders. The signature comes almost exactly a year after the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur […]
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb Signs Bill Legalizing Mobile Sports Betting
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed an extensive and controversial gaming bill on Wednesday, one that will allow gamblers in the state to bet on sports through their mobile devices. The bill also allows for a new casino to be built in Terre Haute, a provision that has caused most of […]
Fox Sports Invests in Stars Group, Will Offer Sports Betting in the United States
Fox Sports announced Wednesday that it has purchased a stake in The Stars Group, the parent company of PokerStars, a move that will allow it to become the first major media company in the United States to offer sports betting products. Fox – the parent company of Fox Sports – […]