In keeping with a town that thrives on innovative promotions, the Oakland Raiders will be holding its Day 3 draft picks from the iconic Las Vegas Sign. The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, which is universally known around the world, is less than a mile where the team will […]
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NFL Draft Provides Unique Betting Opportunities on Players
While the consensus No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL Draft is Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett at minus-1000, there are still several picks to attract gamblers who want to bet on the NFL Draft. The long shot pick for the top selection by the Cleveland Browns is North Carolina […]
New Jersey Lawyers Visit Washington D.C. to Make Case for Sports Betting
New Jersey lawyers are pinning their hopes on a meeting with the US solicitor general to get a federal ban on sports betting ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court. They, along with other officials from the state, met with Noel Francisco earlier in the week to try and persuade […]
Internet Wagering on NFL Draft Still Better Bet than Sportsbook
When Nevada sportsbooks announced Monday that they had been given approval to allow betting on the NFL Draft, it seemed like great news for those who want to wager on it. But while the state’s gaming commission approved the new form of gambling, it did so with several conditions, unlike […]
Football Fans Voice Support For Legalizing Sports Betting
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell might not want sports betting legalized but football fans certainly seem to. A Morning Consult Poll conducted by the American Gaming Association revealed that fans of every team in the league overwhelmingly welcomed betting on sports allowed in their state. Those asked said they thought states […]
NFL Gambling Stance Moving from Disdain to Acceptance
It was a vote by the NFL owners on Tuesday, that not only overwhelmingly approved the Oakland Raiders move to Las Vegas, but also told NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that he needed to evolve with the times. The leader of the most popular sport in the US was being chided […]
Odds Raiders Come to Las Vegas Improve with Bank of America Partnership
The odds just got a lot better that the Oakland Raiders are coming to Las Vegas. The team announced Monday that Bank of America has agreed to become a partner, putting the project back on track. The financial institution apparently will step in for Sheldon Adelson, who pulled out of […]
Sheldon Adelson Claims He Doesn’t Much Care About Las Vegas NFL Football
Sheldon Adelson is working hard to bring the NFL to Las Vegas, but the billionaire casino tycoon says if the deal falls through, he won’t be losing any sleep. The Las Vegas Sands founder has been collaborating with Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis to relocate the franchise to Sin City. Adelson […]
NFL Lawyer Hints League is Considering Supporting Legalized Sports Betting as Oakland Raiders Mull Relocating to Las Vegas
A senior NFL lawyer hinted at a National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) conference last week that the league might be soon ready to end its opposition to sports betting. During a discussion at the NCPG’s National Summit on Sports & Gambling, NFL Senior Labor Relations Counsel Brook Gardiner said, “Very […]
Las Vegas Raiders Opposed by Minority Investors But Mark Davis Finds Support Through Patriots Owner Robert Kraft
The Las Vegas Raiders seem to already have their bags packed for Sin City, but before they board for their one-way ticket from their present home in Oakland, Bay Area investors are pressuring local lawmakers into trying to make amends with owner Mark Davis. This week the San Francisco Chronicle […]
Oakland Raiders Owner Mark Davis Ready for Las Vegas But Goodell Favors Cali
The Oakland Raiders could soon become known as the Las Vegas Raiders should owner Mark Davis live up to his word that he’s ready to move the NFL franchise to Sin City. Davis is in Las Vegas today for the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee’s (SNTIC) meeting to discuss the feasibility […]
Maryland Daily Fantasy Sports Voter Referendum Possible for November Ballot
Maryland daily fantasy sports (DFS) might find its way onto the election ballot this November somewhere after residents are challenged with deciding whether to vote for the Republican or Democratic nominee for president. While nearly two dozen states are currently considering the legality of the emerging quasi-sports betting industry and […]
Super Bowl Security Tightened to Unmatched Levels Despite Any Known Threats
Super Bowl security is being heightened ahead of this Sunday’s showdown between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The stadium is located some 50 miles southeast of the San Francisco Bay area, and security officials are doing everything in their power to assure […]
New England Patriots Favored to Win Super Bowl 50
The New England Patriots will win Super Bowl 50 if bettors in Las Vegas are correct. The defending NFL champions are favored for this Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos and are expected to beat the NFC Champion regardless of whether it’s the Carolina Panthers or Arizona Cardinals. The Patriots […]
California and Los Angeles on Path to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports and Land NFL Team
California and its largest city Los Angeles are rushing out of the 2016 gates and looking to the wide world of sports to boost both local and state economies. Lawmakers in Sacramento are taking steps to legalize daily fantasy sports (DFS), while the City of Angels looks to bring a […]