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Sports Betting Beat: Pros and Cons of Expanded Gambling in Florida

Sports Betting Beat: Pros and Cons of Expanded Gambling in Florida

Lawmakers in the state of Florida are pushing for gambling expansion while the powerful Seminoles look to boost their dominance with legalized sports betting in the state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/18/2021

Costa Rica Shatters All Time New Covid Cases in Single Day as Some Opt to Get Vaccine in US

Costa Rica Shatters All Time New Covid Cases in Single Day

Central American tourist Mecca and the world's second largest online gambling hub, Costa Rica, saw its largest number of new Covid-19 cases Thursday at 3173.  That's more than the state of Florida at the moment.  Hospital beds remain scarce. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/13/2021

What The Hell Is Going On With Draftkings Stock Price?

What The Hell Is Going On With Draftkings Stock Price?

Plus another tribe enters into agreement with Washington State to offer sports betting at its casinos.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/13/2021

Sports Betting Beat : US Handle Hits $4.6 Million

Sports Betting Beat : US Handle Hits $4.6 Million

March saw $4.6 billion in betting handle in a single month for the legalized US market. Many sportsbook Pay Per Head operators are reporting significant increases in sports betting activity for March as well.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/12/2021

Costa Rica Covid-19 Numbers Surge

Costa Rica Covid-19 Numbers Surge

The world's second largest online gambling hub after Malta, Costa Rica, is dealing with their worst case load of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.  2236 new cases were reported on Tuesday with hospitals throughout the San Jose area said to be at capacity.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/12/2021

Dempsey: "Narcissist Trainer Baffert: Why is This Happening to Me?"

Dempsey: "Narcissist Trainer Baffert: Why is This Happening to Me?"

Noted horse racing analyst Michael Dempsey called out trainer Bob Baffert for what he says are horses that over the years test positive (for enhancement drugs) in the Santa Anta Derby, Arkansas Derby and Kentucky Oaks, three of the biggest races in the sport.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/10/2021

First Things You Need to Know About Starting Your Own Online Sportsbook

First Things You Need to Know About Starting Your Own Online Sportsbook

The sports betting industry is, for sure, one of the biggest and most profitable you will ever find in the modern world. Betting on sports, casino games, horse racing, and other gambling products, have become one of the most popular hobbies and fun daily activities for millions and millions of people from all over the world, and if you can get in on it and run your own operation, then you will most probably start getting a good piece of the pie. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/07/2021

Sports Betting Set For Explosive Growth in 2021: CEOs Share Outlook

Sports Betting Set For Explosive Growth in 2021:  CEOs Share Outlook

Wall Street Reporter, the trusted name in financial news since 1843, has published reports on the latest comments and insights from leaders at: MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), FansUnite (OTC: FUNFF) (CSE: FANS), fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO), and DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG).

Submitted by Press Release on, May/06/2021

The Gambling Beat: Action Network Bought by Better Collective for $240 Mil

The Gambling Beat: Action Network Bought by Better Collective for $240 Mil

Plus Mattress Mack loses $2.4 million on Essential Quality in this past weekend's Kentucky Derby while NBC political journalist Steve Kornaki was the only prognosticator from that network to correctly pick Medina Spirit.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/03/2021

Get a Racebook for Your Sportsbook

Get a Racebook for Your Sportsbook

Some racebooks accept wagers on horses, in the money, and across the board. The following are the six top racebooks today. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/03/2021

What Should You Expect for 2021: Top Eight Sports Betting Apps

What Should You Expect for 2021 in the World of Gambling

Many bookmakers have developed betting apps to allow punters to bet from anywhere. In this article, we will discuss the eight top sports betting apps in 2021. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/03/2021

Horse Racing Odds – 2021 Kentucky Derby Longshots

Horse Racing Odds – 2021 Kentucky Derby Longshots

The 2021 Kentucky Derby returns to its usual spot on the calendar, and the first Saturday in May is a sign that sports and the world in general are getting back to a somewhat normal routine. This year’s Derby field has a deserving favorite in Essential Quality and a number of other talented thoroughbreds with 10/1 or shorter odds.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/29/2021

Lawmakers in Illinois Discuss Lifting Ban on Betting on In-State Schools

Lawmakers in Illinois Discuss Lifting Ban on Betting on In-State Schools

Lawmakers in Illinois met Wednesday to discuss amendments to the state's current gambling regulation.  Included in the discussions before the House Executive Committee were the banning of "sweepstakes" machines and the allowance of residents to bet on in-state schools.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/28/2021

Sports Betting Beat: Horse Racing Won't Be Allowed on NY Sports Wagering Sites

Plus Nevada Sports Betting Takes US Market To $50 Billion In Bets

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/27/2021

UK Firm Super Group Entering US Sports, Online Casino Market

UK Firm Super Group Entering US Sports, Online Casino Market

Super Group, a British company that owns a sports betting and an online casino company, is seeking to enter the fast-growing U.S. market.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/26/2021

Can I Bet Online at TwinSpires From Florida?

Can I Bet at TwinSpires From Florida?

You can bet on most horse races at TwinSpires from the state of Florida, but be prepared to provide your social security number. 

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/25/2021

Sports Betting Coming to Florida?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reached an agreement with the Seminole Tribe that would greatly expand gambling in state, including the introduction of legalized sports wagering.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/24/2021

What Are Alternative Betting Sites to TwinSpires in Texas?

What Are Alternative Betting Sites to TwinSpires in Texas?

You will see many advertisements for TwinSpires ahead of this year's Kentucky Derby race but if you live in Texas, you'll need to find an alternative.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Apr/24/2021

Betting on the NBA

Betting on the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is more than seven decades old. Its popularity has grown over the years from North America to the rest of the world. The 30-teams basketball tournament has many fans. Some of them are regular NBA pundits who wager at different betting sites. Still, some amateurs have a murky understanding of NBA betting. The following are eight common types of NBA wagers. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/23/2021

Sports Betting Beat: NC Considers Online Sports Gambling

As strange as this may seem, North Carolina was among the first US states to legalize sports betting.  You'd hardly know it.  The only location offering bets on sporting events is the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC.  If you haven't heard of Cherokee, join the club. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/21/2021

Sports Betting Beat: Michigan Cracks Top 3

Sports Betting Beat: Michigan Cracks Top 3

Plus Facebook running an illegal gambling enterprise?  A group of individuals claim they are and have filed a suit in Northern California.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/21/2021

Gisele Bündchen Joins DraftKings as Special Advisor to the Board

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced the appointment of Gisele Bündchen, environmental activist, philanthropist and former super model, as a special advisor to the company’s CEO and board of directors for environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) initiatives.

Submitted by Press Release on, Apr/21/2021

Sports Betting Briefs: Don't Hold Your Breath on Alabama

Sports Betting Briefs: Don't Hold Your Breath on Alabama

A four-package bill has just gotten through Alabama Senate after falling short by two votes.  All it took was a little tweaking. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/19/2021

March Gambling Revenue Soars After 2020 Virus Shutdown

New Jersey’s casino and sports betting revenue more than doubled in March compared from year ago — but that’s because the emerging pandemic shut down casinos for the second half of the month last year.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/19/2021

Hot Start for the 2021 MLB Season

Hot Start for the 2021 MLB Season

It has been just a few days in the new MLB season but we're already starting to see some trends that it's important to look out for. The 2021 MLB season will be a special one considering that last one was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and was cut short to only 60 games for the regular season, with no audience at all, except for the last few games of the playoffs and the World Series. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/18/2021

UEFA Europa League Season Recap So Far

UEFA Europa League Season Recap So Far

Everyone's attention is usually focused on the UEFA Champions League season after season, but let's not forget that there's another tournament that is just as exciting and where teams fight to prove they do belong among Europe's best, and it's UEFA Europa League. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/18/2021

NFL Inks Sports Bet Deals With Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings

NFL Inks Sports Bet Deals With Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings

Once one of the staunchest opponents of allowing people to bet legally on its games, the NFL on Thursday announced deals with three major gambling companies to become official sports betting partners.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/16/2021

DraftKings and PGA Tour Team Up for Sports Betting in Arizona: Ducey Makes it Official

 DraftKings and PGA Tour Team Up for Sports Betting in Arizona

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the grandson of World Wide Tele Sports founder Bill Scott, has officially signed off on the legislation.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/16/2021

Mobile Sports Betting Money Tempts Cash-Strapped States

Mobile Sports Betting Money Tempts Cash-Strapped States

States around the country are realizing what gamblers figured out long ago: The future of sports betting — and tax money to be made from it — is online.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/15/2021

Coinbase Goes Public, Exposure to Regulatory Danger?

Coinbase Goes Public, Exposure to Regulatory Danger?

Coinbase is making its initial public offering of stock April 14 and this has helped push the price of Bitcoin up to near $64,000 as of Wednesday morning.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/14/2021

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