Fliff Faces California lawsuit, Ohio Probe

Fliff, a company that says it’s a sports prediction game, is facing a $5 million lawsuit in California and a regulatory probe in Ohio alleging that it is in...

Published June 19, 2023

Fanatics Journey Begins With New Jersey Holding the Key

Fanatics has gotten a lot of ink lately for a sportsbook with very little to show yet. Will all this publicity bear fruit for the operator banking on its...

Published June 19, 2023

Despite No Betting Rules, NFL Players Still Getting Suspended

On the surface, it should be such an easy get. Don’t bet on the NFL, and don’t bet on any other sport if anywhere near a team facility. Yet,...

Published June 19, 2023

NCAA President Implies Gambling Could Become Revenue Stream

Newly installed NCAA President Charlie Baker (l.) said that several sports have underperformed financially and it is looking at relationships with sportsbooks to potentially bolster those results.

Published June 19, 2023

Vermont, North Carolina Sports Betting Bills Signed into Law

After months of negotiations, Vermont and North Carolina have officially become the latest U.S. state to legalize sports betting—the governors for both states, Phil Scott and Roy Cooper, respectively,...

Published June 19, 2023

Snooker Stars Banned for Match-Fixing

Two Chinese snooker players have been banned from the games for life due to match-fixing. Liang Wenbo (l.) and Li Hang, suspended in January may appeal their sentences through...

Published June 12, 2023

How Will the PGA-LIV Merger Affect Golf Betting?

With the shocking news that the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour had agreed to merge with the LIV Golf Tour, an unintentional benefit for golf fans might...

Published June 12, 2023

Ohio Revenue Stream is a Tale of Two Platforms

When it comes to revenue from mobile or in-person sportsbooks, Ohio is holding its own. But the kiosks approved for bars and restaurants have yet to do as well...

Published June 12, 2023

FanDuel Passes $1 Billion In New York Mobile Sports Revenue

FanDuel reached a milestone by becoming the first mobile operator to pass the $1 billion in revenue in New York. The operator hit the milestone in week 73.

Published June 12, 2023

LSU Ends Caesars Deal; Legislature Outlaws New Ones

LSU has ended a sports betting partnership deal with Caesars Sportsbook just as the state’s Legislature passed a bill that would prohibit such agreements.

Published June 12, 2023

Las Vegas Golden Knights in NHL Finals With Operators Behind Them

The Las Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Finals. But this time they are the favorites. Sportsbook operators have vowed to cheer the hometown team on...

Published June 12, 2023

North Carolina Sports Betting Clears the Finish Line

After a few near misses, North Carolina got its act together and passed legislation to create sports betting. It only needs the governor’s signature, which is almost assured. Almost.

Published June 12, 2023

NFL Wades Deeper Into Betting Controversies

The NFL is, undoubtedly, the biggest and most influential brand in the U.S. sports market. For decades, the league eschewed betting entirely, often putting on airs to “protect the...

Published June 12, 2023

Fifth Player on Detroit Lions Nailed for 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...

Published June 5, 2023

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..

Published June 5, 2023

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.

Published June 5, 2023

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.

Published June 5, 2023

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...

Published June 5, 2023

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.

Published June 5, 2023

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...

Published June 5, 2023