Sports Betting Ads Jump 25 Percent in 2023 Despite Concerns

Responsible gaming support has pointed at sports betting ads for their role in drawing the vulnerable. So it comes as a surprise that the number of ads has risen...

Published September 11, 2023

Fanatics Begins PointsBet Rebranding in Several States

With the acquisition concluded, Fanatics gets to rebrand the PointsBet moniker in as many as 11 states. Thus begins the quest by the fan superstore to enter the sports...

Published September 11, 2023

Kentucky Releases Limited Betting Menu

Kentucky is launching sports betting just as the NFL begins. Great timing. The state is also allowing wagers for 18-year-olds. Those concerned about responsible gaming say that can contribute...

Published September 11, 2023

Feds Say Florida Sports Betting Suit Doesn’t Need New Hearing

West Flagler Associates got a dose of somewhat bad news when the Department of Interior said a rehearing is unnecessary on whether to overturn the appeal court acceptance of...

Published September 11, 2023

NASCAR Signs Partnerships With nVenue, Sportradar

NASCAR signed two deals last week, one with nVenue, a Dallas-based microbetting technology provider, and the other with Sportradar.

Published September 4, 2023

NFL Players Credit Team, Union for Better Job With Gambling

The pros have grasped the importance of getting sports betting right. They see the suspensions and the careers killed. And it’s working, some say.

Published September 4, 2023

The Football Association Upset with Yellow Card Market

The yellow card market has come under fire by the U.K. Football Association. Officials seek to work with bookies and the government to restrict some bets.

Published September 4, 2023

Man Arrested, Accused of $22 Million Sports Betting Operation

Richard Sullivan was arrested on August 20 at New York’s JFK airport and accused of masterminding a $22 million illegal sports betting operation.

Published September 4, 2023

Does PointsBet Promo Put Fanatics Launch in Harm’s Way?

Fanatics and PointsBet have the deal sewed up. But some discrepancies in Michigan could stand to delay the full rollout of Fanatics, which is making a huge bet by...

Published September 4, 2023

DOJ Agrees it takes Illegal Gambling Seriously

With the NCAA and the NFL kicking off for the 2023 season, is the DOJ really invested in putting illegal sportsbooks out of business? Some think not.

Published September 4, 2023

BetMGM Expands, Starting in the U.K.

MGM Resorts has decided to expand in one of the most mature sports betting markets in the world: the U.K. BetMGM went live August 17 on the LeoVegas platform,...

Published August 28, 2023

FanDuel, YouTube Partner for NFL Sunday Ticket promotion

FanDuel, the biggest sportsbook operator in the United States, has partnered with YouTube to offer a unique promotion for NFL Sunday Ticket.

Published August 28, 2023

Vegas Prepares for NFL Contests; Circa’s Bet Biggest of All

Now is the time of year when Las Vegas sportsbooks prepare their season-long NFL contests, a niche but longstanding tradition in sports betting. Circa Sports, however, has bet big...

Published August 28, 2023

Fanatics Sportsbook Opens at Guardians Cleveland Stadium

Fanatics is in business in Cleveland. The retailer's subsidiary, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, opened the retail sportsbook outside the right field gate at Progressive Field (l.). And bettors can...

Published August 28, 2023

New York Congressman Still Hopeful Ad Ban Succeeds

Congressman Paul Tonko (l.) of New York isn’t looking to end sports betting. But he does want to see an end to sports betting ads. He has a bill...

Published August 28, 2023

Women’s World Cup Spurs Interest for Female Bettors

This year’s Women’s World Cup saw an increase in betting overall, but especially from female bettors, who are embracing the sport.

Published August 28, 2023

Raynham Park loses Caesars, MA sports betting board reviews ESPN Bet

Raynham Park (l.) in Massachusetts is in the midst of building a sportsbook but has no one to run it and no license. Also, the state sports betting board...

Published August 28, 2023

From New Jersey to Iowa, College Infractions Shine a Small Light

Betting on your own team. Betting when your state has an in-state college ban. These are kind of low-level infractions. But schools concerned about a stain on their record...

Published August 28, 2023

Sports Gambling HoF Class of ‘23 Honored at Circa

The inaugural class of the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame was recently inducted at a ceremony held at the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Published August 21, 2023

Gambler Billy Walters: Phil Mickelson Wagered $1 Billion

For several years, professional gambler Billy Walters and professional golfer Phil Mickelson (l.) were gambling partners. Walters just released a memoir in which he says Phil doesn’t gamble very...

Published August 21, 2023