SPORTS BETTING
New York’s mobile sports betting market achieved record success in its first calendar year in terms of handle. However, representatives from the state’s top bookmakers, including FanDuel President...
Greenblatt Confident BetMGM Will Reach Profitability in 2023
BetMGM has enjoyed a lot of success and a lot of expansion over the last half-decade, but investors are still waiting for that expansion to translate to real-world profitability....
Maine Eyeing Summer Sportsbook Launch; Vermont Coming Along
With Massachusetts the latest state to open sportsbooks, is Maine next? The state hopes to have everything in place by summer. And Vermont is not too far behind to...
Hawaii Sees Slew of Sports Betting Bills in New Session
Hawaii is just one of two states that do not have any form of gambling but state legislators are proposing five bills that would bring sports betting, poker and...
Lawmaker Proposes Illinois Sports Betting Exchanges
Illinois state Rep. Robert Rita (l.) would like to see Illinois become the second state, after New Jersey, to allow sports betting exchanges, in which sports bettors wager against...
Up Pay for Nevada Regulators to Maintain Gold Standard
With the appointment of Kirk Hendrick (l.), here’s hope that he brings stability and longevity to the position of chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. But for all...
10 Diversity Plans Approved by Maryland Wagering Commission
The Maryland Application Review Commission said it approved diversity plans from 10 sportsbook operators and could have two more greenlighted next month.
UFC Reacts to Gambling Controversy with New Policy
The UFC said it is taking steps to strengthen its anti-gambling policy after coach James Krause (l.) and his fighter, Derrick Minner were embroiled in a controversy in Minner’s...
Fanatics May Acquire Pennsylvania’s BetParx Sportsbook
Sources say sports merchandiser, Fanatics, is seeking to acquire BetParx Sportsbook, based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. If it comes to fruition, it will mark the third sportsbook for the company.
Georgia Judge Nixes Need for Constitutional Amendment
Georgia faces too much opposition in its quest to legalize sports betting. Part of the problem stems from the need for a constitutional amendment. But retired Judge Harold D....
Hawaii Lawmaker Pares Down Sports Betting Bill
Hawaii has resisted gambling for seven decades but state representative Joe Mizuno (pictured at left) believes his bill that just focuses on sports betting could get passed this year....
North Carolina Lawmakers Reconsider Sports Betting
The North Carolina legislature is sure to consider online sports betting again, according to state Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (l.). A measure passed the Senate last year...
University of Colorado Cancels Controversial PointsBet Program
The University of Colorado was one of the first colleges in the U.S. to have a betting partnership, but one part of the agreement with PointsBet is being canceled...
Ohio Slaps Fines on Caesars, MGM Resorts, DraftKings
Sports betting is less than a month old in Ohio and already three sportsbooks have violated advertising regs. They each face $150,000 fines. Caesars agreed to pay; the other...
Betfred Secures Long-Awaited Nevada Licensure Ahead of Super Bowl
The Betfred Sportsbook (l.) inside of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has sat vacant since the property opened nearly two years ago. Now it can turn the lights on in...
Massachusetts Commission Passes Sports Betting Regulations
With its launch date a week away, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved new regulations, granted more licenses and heard a plea from pro leagues for some protection from irate...
Caesars Windsor Debuts Ontario’s First Retail Sportsbook
Caesars Windsor (l.) opened Ontario’s first retail sportsbook last week and the facility will be able to take single-game bets, thus making it more competitive with nearby US sportsbooks...
Nevada: Updated Esports Regulations to Proceed to NGC
Nevada has long been the mecca of land-based gambling, but now it looks to become a leader in the digital space as well, as new guidelines for esports wagering...
Guardians Renovations to Progressive Field Lacks Sportsbook
Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians made it a point to talk about renovations planned at their ballpark, Progressive Field (l.). These plans did not include a sportsbook within the stadium. Why?...
Kentucky Lawmakers Sponsor Sports Betting, Daily Fantasy Bill
For the fourth consecutive year, Kentucky lawmakers introduced a bill that would legalize sports betting, online poker and daily fantasy sports. The legislation has the support of Governor Andy...