Michigan Fantasy Contests Get New Regulations

Michigan passed rules regulating fantasy contests three years ago and they were recently implemented in the attempt to provide a fair and secure environment.

Published October 23, 2023

All of Canada to Have Access to NorthStar Bets

NorthStar Gaming is rolling out its online casino and sportsbook platform called NorthStar Bets, which will be available across Canada.

Published October 16, 2023

DFS Pick ‘Em Contests Face November Ban in Michigan

Daily Fantasy Sports pick ‘em contests that mimic player prop betting are being outlawed in Michigan by the state’s gaming control board starting next month.

Published October 16, 2023

Kentucky Rakes in $72.5 Million in First Month

Kentucky completed one month of sports betting, including three days of mobile betting. The handle for the month topped $72.5 million. $68 million came from mobile wagering in just...

Published October 16, 2023

NV Books See Profits Decline in August with Football’s Arrival

Nevada sportsbooks saw a boost in handle for August, but the start of football season was not kind to bookmakers, as profits declined almost 25 percent from July.

Published October 9, 2023

Caesars Sportsbook Launches Fire Bets

Patterning itself after the NFL RedZone, Caesars Sportsbook launched Fire Bets this week that features microbetting.

Published October 9, 2023

MLB Commish Predicts Bettors Will Wager During Games

In an interview on the Marchand and Ourand Podcast, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred (l.) acknowledged change is coming. The game will be open to intimate wagers directly...

Published October 9, 2023

PrizePicks, Vetnos Volley Over Charges and Counter-Charges

Vetnos LLC filed a lawsuit against PrizePicks for ripping off software. Prize Picks filed a motion to dismiss the case. And so it goes back and forth.

Published October 9, 2023

Aussie’s Betr To Pay Record Amount on Rugby win by Penrith

On October 1, the Penrith Panthers won their third grand final. As a result, bettors should divvy up AU$72 million on 100-1 odds for new clients. But gross profit...

Published October 9, 2023

Maine Could Launch Sports Betting in November

The process is moving ahead, fast enough that state regulators think operators may be ready to accept wagers by mid-November. Certainly before the playoffs begin. It’s up to sportsbooks...

Published October 9, 2023

JPM: DraftKings, FanDuel Dominance Persists Despite Competition

A recent survey by J.P. Morgan showed that customers have a deep loyalty to DraftKings and FanDuel despite business practices by their competitors.

Published October 9, 2023

Kansas City Enjoys Gains in Bets, Sales From Kelce-Swift Intrigue

The budding romance between the hottest singer and the All-Pro tight end has developed an added benefit. Sales of Travis Kelce jerseys up 400 percent. Prop bets up more...

Published October 9, 2023

NFL, Players Association Agree to Tougher Gambling Policy

A small but growing list of players have paid a penalty for violations of the league gambling policy. So the NFL and the NFL Players Association have hammered out...

Published October 9, 2023

State Regulators Let Barstool Void Bets

Following a technical glitch on September 24, state regulators said Penn Sports Interactive was allowed to freeze the accounts and void the bets of Barstool Sportsbook customers who wagered...

Published October 2, 2023

Kentucky Retail Sports Betting Pulls off Impressive Beginning

Kentucky sports betting began with retail in-person outlets and pulled in a handle of $4.5 million in the race horse capital of the U.S. Big numbers are expect to...

Published October 2, 2023

Arizona Sports Wagers Raking in Money Statewide

In the two years since Arizona debuted sports betting, wagers have topped $11 billion and the bets keep rolling in. For the state, revenues have topped $50 million. Certainly...

Published September 25, 2023

Mississippi Senator Lays Out Dangers of Online Sports Betting

Mississippi has a strong casino tourism system, with sportsbooks in each casino and digital play within the property. Taking the digital portion statewide has run into defeat for more...

Published September 25, 2023

Mickelson Admits to Gambling Problem and Hurt it Caused

Professional golfer Phil Mickelson (l.) recently came out and said he had a gambling problem and hopes his story inspires others.

Published September 25, 2023

Massachusetts Sportsbooks Oppose Regs on Data Consent

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has a regulation in place so that patrons can consent when the operators contact third-party vendors. Operators say they already have a system and don’t...

Published September 25, 2023

Indiana Casinos Prohibit Bettor After Suspicious College Bet

An Indiana man made one bet to many this spring and ended up being banned from casinos and from online play. Bert Neff is accused of placing an almost...

Published September 25, 2023