Gambling
New York's Path to Mobile Sports Betting Questionable
New York is expected to allow for two mobile sports betting master licensees with a minimum of four skins, a model many view as least competitive.
Florida Gambling Bills Don't Include Sports Betting
One of three bills introduced would allow for gambling at former US President Donald Trump's golf resort in Doral just outside Miami
Maryland Sports Betting Would Have No Cap
Maryland is on its way to becoming the first state with an unlimited (uncapped) number of online sports betting operators, both online and retail. This means, in theory at least, that the Old Line State could host just about any current legal operator. Wyoming and Tennessee allow unlimited sports betting licensees online.
New York Approves Online Sports Betting: But What Model?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has given his blessing to legalized online sports betting in the state as part of the 2022 fiscal year budget.
Detroit’s Ilitch Family Buying Half of Atlantic City Casino
A New York hedge fund said Tuesday it is selling as much as half its ownership of Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino to the Ilitch family, which owns professional sports teams, a nationwide pizza chain and a casino in Detroit.
Wyoming Governor Signs Sports Betting, Revenge Porn Bills
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Monday signed off on legislation allowing legalized sports betting in the nation's least populous state.
Deshaun Watson Facing Criminal Complaint
HPD announced the change in the case and said in its statement: “As with any allegation, the Houston Police Department is now conducting an investigation and will not comment further during the investigative process.”
Can't Register to Open an Online Betting Account From My Phone in Illinois
The state of Illinois has returned to in-person registration to open an online sports betting account following a pause due to Covid-19.
Officer in Urlacher Sports Betting Case Enters Guilty Plea
A Chicago cop has plead guilty for his role in the operation of a high profile sports betting ring that involved the brother of Bears great Brian Urlacher.
Bet the Twins-Tigers Series - Head-to-Head Trends
It's been a tale of two series totals since 2017 depending on what side of the 9
Sports Betting Beat: AI to Take Over the Duties of Sports Gambling Writers
AIs would all but eliminate the need for sports writers plus Lottery.com purchases the Sports.com domain name with plans to enter lucrative US sports betting market.
Maxim Magazine Enters Into The US Legal Sports Betting Sector
Through a partnership with the Carousel Group, Maxim Magazine will soon be launching its own tailor-made native iOS and Android sports betting apps available in designated US states and other regions of the world.
Sportsbook Software Language - Things You Might Need to Know
Sports betting has become a popular and mainstream activity, due primarily to its widespread legalization following the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in 2018. It invalidated Nevada’s sole ability to legally offer wagering on sports within the state. Since the ruling, 25 states have passed legislation to allow some types of sportsbooks to operate within their borders.
Prices on Pay Per Head Market
The pay per head market fluctuates greatly in both price and quality. There are a dozen and one price per head sites online today. What you get is not always what you see or what you think you're getting. We want to talk about what a price per head can do for you, how much you can expect it to cost you, and if the price up doing business with a price per head is worth it to the overall value of your business.
Sports Betting Industry News Rundown - April 2, 2021: NY Still in Play, More
Sports Handle is reporting that a "deal in principle" could occur this weekend for mobile sports wagering in New York State while Wyoming's Governor could sign off on similar legislation by Midnight Friday.
Sports Betting Effort in Kansas Stalls
An effort to legalize sports betting in Kansas has stalled, and it’s not clear that state lawmakers can agree on how many places should offer wagering while also navigating other gambling issues clouding the debate.
Best Bets for This Saturday – Apr. 3, 2021
This upcoming weekend is one of the biggest of the year in sports betting. The Men’s Final Four will take place on Saturday, and the 2021 MLB season has begun as well.
Feds Want Stiff Sentence for Bookie: Caused One Deadbeat to 'Burst Into Tears'
Gregory Paloian and his agents were so aggressive with gamblers, one actually "burst into tears". Others were referred to as ‘f*&#%g little pu$%y’, little c&%*sucker'.
Odds on Who Will Replace Roy Williams at UNC
Hubert Davis is an EVEN odds favorite to replace Roy Williams as head coach of UNC. Williams announced his retirement on Thursday after coaching the Tar Heels for 18 seasons.
KFC Gaming Trends - Finger Licking Good
In the spirit of IHOP's great IHOB gag from a few years back when the pancake chain claimed it would start focusing more on burgers (hence the "B" for the "P"), Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) decided to play its own April Fool's joke Thursday, claiming it had entered into the gaming space.
Detroit Tigers Latest to Join Forces With Gambling Firm
The Detroit Tigers announced today that BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, has become an official gaming partner under the terms of a multi-year sponsorship agreement. Highlights of the sponsorship in the gaming category include BetMGM branding on scoreboards throughout Comerica Park, fan-focused promotions, integrated social media content, and more.
Live Slots Jackpot Record Set at Hard Rock
A HardRockCasino.com player Kristen S. from Toms River, New Jersey won the largest Live Slots jackpot to date, taking home $200,000 after playing the Spitfire online slot machine on Wednesday, March 24.
Best Bets, Hot Trends - MLB Series April 1-4, 2021
Here are your hot trends heading into the first series of 2021 in Major League Baseball.
Stocks in Draftkings Drop Amid NY Sports Betting Concerns
The news may not be good for those sports betting operators looking to reach New York State's population of nearly 20 million remotely. Here's why Draftkings stock plummeted Monday.
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Draftkings to Buy VSiN
Draftkings has acquired VSiN (Vegas Sports Information Network) in an effort to boost its own media profile and drive content.
Why DraftKings is #1 Illinois Sportsbook
At the time of writing, there are only a handful of online sportsbooks available in Illinois. However, there is certainly a quality, not quantity approach to sports betting in the state and that is evident from the selection of sportsbooks. One of which is DraftKings, and this is regarded by many as being the leading Illinois sportsbook.
What is an Independent Bookmaker?
A private bookmaker is a bookie that chooses to operate their business without the help of an affiliate or a parent company. There are pros and cons to being an independent as well as an affiliate. Let’s explore them so that you can make the best decision for yourself.
Bookies Language
Sports betting has become very popular and with it an increase in states approving the practice. That has brought new technology to online sportsbooks as well as more operators into the industry. In addition, sports leagues that traditionally tried to distance themselves from gambling are now partnering with sportsbooks in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago.
Draftkings Founder Plans to Expand on VSin Infastructure
The blockbuster news that Draftkings will be purchasing Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) as a means of further developing the company's media empire, has got the sports wagering world talking Tuesday.
