Delaware Lawmakers End Without Sports Betting Expansion

The Washington, D.C. City Council approved an expansion of its market that will increase the number of sportsbook operators. Delaware lawmakers failed in their effort to take a similar...

Published July 8, 2024

MGM Resorts Buys Tipico in Bid to Strengthen Digital Tech

Two years ago, MGM Resorts began a series of small acquisitions which, taken individually, didn't seem like much. But taken as a whole, they give the company a more...

Published July 1, 2024

D.C. Budget Approval to Expand Number of Sportsbooks

Washington D.C. righted the sports betting ship by bringing in FanDuel. The city’s next move is to expand the number of operators, and thus the amount of income generated....

Published July 1, 2024

New York State Bill Sets Aside Percent for Gambling Addiction

New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (l.) is the fellow to see when it comes to gambling and lawmaking. And he worked his magic on securing 1...

Published June 24, 2024

The U.S. Open Invokes “Happy Gilmore”: Heckling

How many times have you heard heckling in the same sentence as golf? Not since “Happy Gilmore.” Thanks to sports betting, it is becoming more of a sign of...

Published June 24, 2024

U.S. High Court Refuses to Hear Florida Sports Betting Case

The court battle pitting two Florida parimutuels against the U.S. Interior Department began in 2021. And now, three years later, the U.S. Supreme Court looks like they ended it...

Published June 24, 2024

PrizePicks Teams With Kindbridge for Treatment

PrizePicks has become the first DFS operator to fund prevention, treatment and recovery services to customers with a leading provider.

Published June 17, 2024

Fed Up, NCAA Head Wants Limits to Sports Wagers

If he had his druthers, NCAA President Charlie Baker (l.) would pack up all sports betting and ship it to Nevada to stay. In the meantime, he wants prop...

Published June 17, 2024

Arizona Gaming Dept. Seeks Sports Betting License Applicants

The state of Arizona has three more sports wagering licenses for grabs and applicants may apply July 8 to 19. As per Arizona sports betting regulations, at least one...

Published June 17, 2024

Texas Still has Tough Road Towards Legal Sports Betting

Texas lawmakers only meet every other year, and the state is full of opposition to legal sports betting. Overall, the odds aren’t good.

Published June 17, 2024

Connecticut Latest State To Go After Bovada Offshore Gaming

Offshore sports betting is the scourge of legal operators everywhere. In the U.S., states are now taking action to stop Bovada. Michigan sent a cease-and-desist letter in May, and...

Published June 17, 2024

Will Illinois Tax Increase Send FanDuel, DraftKings Packing?

Of course, the sports betting tax hike in Illinois makes the two sportsbook leaders angry. Their talk about re-evaluating the state is nothing more than letting out some steam....

Published June 10, 2024

Most Minnesota Stakeholders Optimistic About Sports Betting

Minnesota lawmakers came really close to legalizing sports betting this past session. But the legislature, the tribes, charities, and racetracks seem positive for 2025. Well, not everyone. Some obstacles...

Published June 10, 2024

BetMGM to Provide Odds to Associated Press in Partnership

BetMGM has replaced FanDuel as the oddsmaker for the Associated Press. The move increases BetMGM’s visibility in the sportsbook world.

Published June 3, 2024

Senator Upset Maine has Yet to Implement In-Person Betting

Maine approved its sports betting legislation two years ago, yet Milt Champion, the head of the unit which oversees it, has yet to implement in-person gaming. State Senator Joe...

Published June 3, 2024

Delaware Lawmakers Grapple with Expanding Sportsbooks

A tug-of-war has taken shape in Delaware over expanding the number of sportsbook operators. The lone player is BetRivers, but some lawmakers want to expand the number to draw...

Published June 3, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court Sets Date to Consider WFA Writ of Certiorari

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to confer with West Flagler Associates, the plaintiff, in a suit to overturn the compact between Florida and the Seminole tribe. At issue...

Published June 3, 2024

Online Sports Betting App Headlines Wisconsin Renovations

A major renovation of the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee included the casino and dining venues on the first and second floor, a new sportsbook, and plans for a...

Published May 27, 2024

Prophet Exchange to Stop its Exchange in New Jersey

After some two years, Prophet Exchange has called it quits in New Jersey, leaving just Sporttrade left. But Prophet Exchange expects to increase its presence in other states.

Published May 27, 2024

First Nebraska Sports Bet Placed at New Harrah’s Property

Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino (l.) made news twice. It opened the longest racetrack in the state with the new resort. And it accepted the first sports bet.

Published May 27, 2024