Sports leagues may not have had much success in convincing states to pay “integrity fees” when people bet on their games, but the New Jersey Devils are showing that leagues and franchises have plenty of earning potential when it comes to legalized sports betting. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, […]
For three decades, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has been the biggest name in American sports betting, frequently cited by pundits and media when quoting lines on major sporting events. Now, Westgate Resorts and sportsbook operator Paragon Gaming are planning to bring the SuperBook brand to gamblers throughout the United […]
William Hill US and the Vegas Golden Knights have announced that they have entered into a multi-year partnership that will see the sportsbook heavily advertised in the NHL franchise’s arena. The agreement is the first of its kind between a sportsbook and an NHL team, and comes at a time […]
One savvy in-game bettor jumped on the line of a lifetime when he grabbed the Denver Broncos +75000 to win the game as the team was embarking on a game-winning drive on Sunday. Anthony Prince was watching the games at the FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands in New Jersey when […]
With the arrival of mobile apps to the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City casinos and horse tracks across the Garden State handled nearly $100 million in sports bets in August. And the list of mobile and online sports betting apps available in New Jersey keeps growing, with BetStars from The Stars […]
In the second full month of sports betting New Jersey sportsbooks more than doubled the amount of tickets they sold in the first month. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released totals today that show casinos handled $95.6 million in bets during the month of August. That figure […]
Washington D.C. loves a political scandal, and The New York Times Op-ed piece by an anonymous member of President Donald Trump’s administration has given the town, and the country, a mammoth one. It has also provided oddsmakers an opportunity for two proposition bets. The first is on the identity of […]
William Hill is continuing to expand its reach in the American sports betting marketplace, as the company has reached a deal with casino operator Eldorado Resorts to establish sportsbooks in their facilities across the United States. The agreement sees William Hill US get the exclusive right to manage sportsbooks for […]
Nike is no stranger to controversial ads, but the latest one involving former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick might be its most polarizing yet. The controversial NFL player, who has been unable to sign with a team since starting a protest by kneeling during the national anthem, will be the […]
A new report by Nielsen suggests that the NFL could make billions of dollars from legalized sports betting in the United States, in the form of improved ratings and ticket sales as bettors pay closer attention to the league. The report, which was commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA), […]
The first two weeks of the college football season is when big-time programs schedule lesser opponents, usually for the point of getting easy victories. As a result they are often favored by more than 30 points. Most of the time they cover. Last week Alabama, Oklahoma, and Ohio State easily […]
The long rumored contract extension for Aaron Rodgers came to light on Wednesday, as multiple sources announced the Green Bay Packers have signed their star quarterback to a contract extension. The team confirmed the deal had been done, but did not provide details. NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport reported that Rodgers […]
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) unveiled a proposal that would provide a federal framework for legalized sports betting in the United States on Wednesday, suggesting solutions that would put more power in the hands of the leagues themselves. In a memo outlining the proposal, which was first provided […]
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman announced the launch of a new daily fantasy sports app last week, one that promises a slightly different kind of action than what’s found at DraftKings or FanDuel. Known as Daily Number, the site asks participants to build teams of players with the goal […]
When DraftKings launched the first online sports betting app in New Jersey with its partner, Resorts Casino Hotel, it knew it was only a matter of time before there would be competition for mobile bettors. That competition began to materialize this week, as two new mobile sportsbooks were launched in […]
In a highly unusual move, the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) on Thursday refused to accept a stipulated settlement as proposed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (GCB) to resolve troubled sports betting operator CG Technology. The five-member commission unanimously rejected a proposed settlement presented by GCB, the investigatory arm of the NGC, […]
The PGA of America, not to be confused with the PGA Tour, was hacked last week with a ransomware attack and is apparently still working to re-establish its computer files. Golfweek reported during last week’s PGA Championship that PGA employees were locked out of computer files containing marketing materials for the major […]
Southern Nevada sportsbook operator CG Technology (CGT) is expected to continue normal operations despite being hit with a third significant fine in five years from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). In a stipulated settlement awaiting approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) on Aug. 23, all components that make […]
New Jersey sportsbooks brought in $3.8 million in gross revenue on a handle of $40.6 million in bets during July, the first full month of legal sports betting in the state. That figure is up from the $16.4 million total handle in June, even after adjusting for the fact that […]
CG Technology, which operates eight Las Vegas race and sportsbooks, has been hit with its third fine in five years. Regulators from Nevada Gaming Control Board charged the company with illegally accepting out of state bets, taking wagers after the contest was completed, and underpaying or overpaying players. As a […]
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