District of Columbia Bill Would Increase Competition
Councilwoman Elissa Silverman (l.), a local lawmaker in D.C., has introduced a bill to end GambetDC’s monopoly for sports betting in Washington. The ordinance would expand the number of...
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BetMGM Looks at Opportunities with NBC Sports
BetMGM recently signed a partnership with NBC Sports to be involved in Football Night in America, as well as providing content for fantasy sports.
Maryland Sports Betting Agency to Issue Online Licensees
Getting Maryland officials to launch mobile sports betting has seemed a never-ending task instead of an inevitable one. But the agency has taken a small step by announcing a...
Missouri Lawmakers Press Governor on Sports Betting
Missouri lawmakers are trying to get sports betting passed but so far have not received much cooperation from Governor Mike Parson (l.), who recently nixed a special session for...
Barstool Opens 2 New Wagering Lounges
Barstool Sports, which already operates in 11 states, added locations in Maryland and Louisiana recently with lounges that officials hope to add to the ambiance of their casinos.
DraftKings Asks Massachusetts to Adopt Universal Launch
DraftKings and FanDuel agree on something: both mobile and in-person sports betting launch dates should occur at the same time. To do anything else bestows an advantage that is...
Jai Alai Returns To Florida Casino
The Casino at Dania Beach in Florida will offer the 18-game 2022-2023 Dania Beach Invitational Jai-Alai Tournament, starting December 1. More than 20 of the best French and Spanish...
Caesars Sportsbook Gets Facelift at Capital One Arena
The Caesars Sportsbook at Capital One Arena (l.) has recently undergone some renovations, including adding more betting kiosks, that the owners are convinced have improved the product.
Hard Rock Applies for Illinois Licenses, Joins Crowded Field
Illinois has become one of the more successful sports betting states, with flourishing operators and others waiting for their chance. Hard Rock is the latest applicant.
Nevada Fines William Hill $100,000 For Sports Betting Failures
William Hill has been fined $100,000 by the Nevada Gaming Commission for system flaws that resulted in numerous duplicate bets over a period of seven years. A large number...
BetMGM Takes Over NBC Sports Partnership for NFL Season
When PointsBet opted out, BetMGM stepped in to partner with NBC Sports for the 2022 NFL season. The deal offers betting insights and entertaining content geared to Football Night...
Vermont Sports Betting Committee Represents a First Step Forward
As Vermont ponders going legal with sports betting, they are surrounded by states already legal or getting close. The state legislature formed a committee and held an initial hearing.
FC Cincinnati Sees Sports Betting as Way to Expand Fan Base
The Casino Control Commission in Ohio awarded sports betting licenses to professional sports teams, including FC Cincinnati. The MLS soccer team could engage with fans more through sports betting,...
Nevada Moving Closer to Regulating Esports Betting
Professional video game tournaments and leagues, also referred to as esports, is an up-and-coming sector that many feel could be the next big addition to the sports betting industry....
California Ad Strategy for Prop 27 Calls for Less TV, More Mail
Californians have been bombarded with television ads supporting either Proposition 27 or 26. To risk turning supporters into naysayers, BetMGM and FanDuel say Prop 27 will shift more to...
Regulator: Kansas Sports Betting Off to Good Start
Kansas is new to this newfangled sports betting, but if ten days is any indication, they have it down pat. Just ask Lottery Executive Director Stephen Durrell (l.).
GeoComply: NFL Bets Pouring in From Inside Stadiums
Cybersecurity firm GeoComply has released a new report which shows that NFL fans are placing bets at stadiums like never before. Even though the season is less than a...
Twitch Bans Streams of Offshore Gambling Sites, Sportsbooks OK
Viewers tune into Twitch to watch people play video games, react to news, and recently, gamble on offshore iGaming sites. But the proliferation of these controversial streams has prompted...
Missouri Governor Shuts Down Effort To Pass Sports Betting Bill
Missouri Governor Mike Parson (l.) called a special legislative session to deal with tax cuts. Rep. Dan Houx tried to sneak in a discussion of sports betting. Parson’s reaction:...
Polls Show Minnesotans Hotter on Sports Betting than Ohioans
Two recent polls have shown that Minnesotans appear to be much more accepting of sports betting than Ohioans, where it is actually legal. Just under half of Minnesota respondents...
