SPORTS BETTING
The Detroit Lions have four players serving suspensions of various lengths for betting on sports while located at the team facility, a violation of league rules. Coaches and the...
VSiN to Broadcast in New Hampshire
The VSiN sports betting network has reached an agreement with Binnie Media to broadcast its sports betting content around the clock on the WFNQ-FM/106.3-FM HD2 station..
Beta Test Begins in Massachusetts for Fanatics Sportsbook
Fanatics Sportsbook has begun its beta testing in Massachusetts. The phase is open only to retail customers of Fanatics apparel. Massachusetts becomes the company’s third launch.
New York Commission Keeps Third-Party Advertising
To regulators, third-party affiliates are a thorn in the side. The New York State Gaming Commission considered a ban, but chose instead to retain the policy…for now.
Massachusetts Commission Votes to Retain Tax on Promo Play
One of the controversies in sports betting legislation is whether to tax promotional play. Massachusetts did, and then voted unanimously to retain the tax since it has not been...
Five Fantasy Sports Apps Under Investigation by OCCC
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has said it is investigating five fantasy sports websites that they allege are offering sports betting not fantasy sports.
Tennessee Changes Tax from Revenue to Handle
The 36 states with sports betting in operation tax gross gaming revenue. Tennessee has voted to buck the system and tax handle. The tax rate drops from 20 to...
Illinois Governor Gets Two Sports Betting Bills to Sign
The Illinois Legislature passed two sports betting bills, but they look far different than when they were introduced. Now they await the signature of Governor J.B. Pritzker (l.)
Texas Can’t Revisit Sports Betting Until 2025
The Texas House voted 101-42 to pass a sports wagering bill, but it failed in the Senate, largely due to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s (l.) efforts. The legislature meets...
North Carolina Rushing to Get a Sports Betting Bill Passed
The North Carolina Legislature is determined. A sports betting bill has jumped out of the gate thanks to Senators and Representatives. One committee puts in horse racing slots. Another...
Maine Sports Betting Official on Leave After Offensive Tweets
A sports betting official in Maine sent out a series of offensive tweets and was suspended with pay. The suspension of Milt Champion (l.) came after he used sexist...
Australia: Controversial TikTok Sports Betting Trial Expanded
What started as one has become three—in a controversial move, TikTok Australia has expanded its partnership with the country’s bookmakers to include two more brands, Dabble and Neds. The...
WWE Considering Entering Sports Betting Ring?
Can the world of pro wrestling make a case for becoming another sport folks can bet on? It seems to be a long shot, given the over-the-top, scripted storylines...
NFL Experiences an Uptick in Sports Betting Violations
The NFL is working on ways to combat an uptick in sports betting violations. Five players were suspended in April and face at least a year away from the...
NCAA Survey: 58 Percent of 18-22-Year-Olds Wager on Sports
In a survey of young adults, the NCAA discovered that 58 percent of those 18 to 22—college age—bet on sports. The 18- and 19-year-olds are still in their teens.
North Carolina Senate Moves Betting Bill Closer to Goal
North Carolina has been there before and not done that. 2022? A single vote short. This year, confidence abounds. We’ll see what the Senate does when it gets the...
Maryland’s 2023 Preakness Not So Popular
You had to deep dive into stats to find positive results on the racing charts for this year’s running of the Preakness on May 20. Most of the numbers...
Minnesota Sports Bill Fails Again
The potential impact of sports betting on low income residents and communities of color helped prevent Minnesota from passing sports betting legislation. But hey, there’s always next time.
Ohio Casino Control Commission Orders Fanatics Promo Shut
Fanatics officials believe their edge of marrying sports bets with merchandise from their catalog will overcome their late entry to the market. They just have to convince the Ohio...
DraftKings Deals with Hack Cleanup, Unapproved Tennis Bets
DraftKings took a hit when a small group of hackers led by 18 year-old Joseph Garrison unloaded more than $600,000 from 1,600 accounts. That incident is now concluded, but...