Daily fantasy sports (DFS) was passed by the New York Legislature in the early morning hours of June 18, but as of today it’s still illegal to play the online contests. Senate Bill 8153 will mandate DFS operators like DraftKings and FanDuel to obtain an operating license. After the online […]
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NHL Coming to Las Vegas With Expansion Team Despite Region’s Legal Sports Betting Market
The National Hockey League (NHL) is coming to Las Vegas. On June 22, the league’s 30 owners voted unanimously to permit an expansion team to be located in Las Vegas despite the region’s legal sports betting market. Fronted by businessman and Sin City resident Bill Foley and a group of […]
New York Daily Fantasy Sports Awaits Governor Cuomo’s Signature, Cavs Make History
New York daily fantasy sports (DFS) is expected to soon become legal after the state legislature passed a bill late last week to regulate companies engaged in offering the online contests. With the blessings of both the New York Senate and Assembly, Senate Bill 8153 is now with Governor Andrew […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Consider Joining Forces as Legal Controversies Continue
DraftKings and FanDuel once appeared to be headed towards a bounty of unlimited riches, the two market leading daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms seemingly unchallenged in the emerging gaming concept that quickly blossomed into a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Fast-forward to 2016 and the two websites are being swallowed in lawsuits from […]
NBA Finals Heading Back to Cleveland With Warriors Up 3-2, Critics Call League’s Integrity Into Question
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Phil Mickelson Linked to Illegal Sports Betting, But Not Facing Charges
Phil Mickelson will try and complete the career Grand Slam next week at Oakmont Country Club when the 116th United States Open commences outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This week, however, Mickelson is in Memphis, Tennessee, for the FedEx St. Jude Classic where the 42-time PGA Tour winner is fielding questions […]
New York Daily Fantasy Sports One Step Closer to Legalization, But Bill Might Lack Support
New York daily fantasy sports (DFS) is inching closer to becoming law, or at the very least reaching the state Senate floor. State Senator John Bonacic’s (R-District 42) Senate Bill S6793A passed the New York Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee by a 6-1 vote on June 1, moving the […]
Golden State Warriors Look to Defend NBA Title Against Cleveland Cavaliers
The Golden State Warriors are four wins away from capping off the best season in NBA history. Superstar Steph Curry has already secured his back-to-back MVP title, and now looks to once again top the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and repeat as champions. The Warriors beat the Cavs […]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Calls for Legalized Sports Betting
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Las Vegas Raiders Opposed by Minority Investors But Mark Davis Finds Support Through Patriots Owner Robert Kraft
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Preakness Stakes Preview: Favorite Nyquist Draws No. 3 Post Position
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eSports Sportsbooks Considered by Nevada Gaming Policy Committee, Facebook Gets in on the Game, Too
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Daily Fantasy Sports Congressional Hearing Much Ado About Everything But Action
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) has been highly discussed in state capitol buildings across the country over the last 24 months, but on Wednesday the divisive emerging online gaming market made its way to Capitol Hill. Titled “Daily Fantasy Sports: Issues and Perspectives,” the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade deliberated […]
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s Two Likeliest VP Picks According to the Sportsbooks
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are preparing to do battle for the White House and become the 45th president of the United States. Though voters will largely decide which contender to select based on the candidates’ experiences, values, policies and positions for the future, a key piece of arsenal in […]
Saturday’s Kentucky Derby Could Set New Horse Racing Records
The 142nd Kentucky Derby posts at 6:34 ET Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and the first leg of the Triple Crown is ready to perhaps set new records for both viewership and total money wagered. Of the 22 horses scheduled to post in the gate, California owner Paul […]
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Oakland Raiders Owner Mark Davis Ready for Las Vegas But Goodell Favors Cali
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Las Vegas Sportsbooks React to Tom Brady’s Court Decision and Steph Curry’s Injury
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Sports Betting Event Hosted by American Gaming Association Takes Legality Discussion to Capitol Hill
Sports betting has been banned in the United States since the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was passed and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1992. For nearly 25 years, billions upon billions of dollars in sports betting revenues have moved offshore and provided no […]