Questions Still Abound for TN Sports Betting Tax Structure

When Tennessee bucked every other state and included a 10 percent hold tax on sports betting, people howled it wouldn’t work. It didn’t so the state went to a...

Published October 30, 2023

Record Promos Propel Pennsylvania Sports Betting Numbers

Pennsylvania sportsbook operators went crazy in September, offering a record $29.5 million in free bets, the highest amount in the state’s history.

Published October 30, 2023

NV Regulators to Allow Esports Betting

The Nevada Gaming Commission recently announced it was changing its stance on esports and allowing sportsbooks to post lines for bettors.

Published October 30, 2023

Regulators Around the U.S. Seek to Clarify Fantasy Sports

Daily Fantasy Sports is one of those pastimes that have been hard to pin down. But various state agencies are trying to understand why it is or is not...

Published October 30, 2023

Florida Supreme Court Gives DeSantis 30 Days More in Suit

The battle between the Seminole Tribe vs West Flagler Associates continues to drag on. The Administration has 30 more days before it responds to the parimutuels. Chief Justice John...

Published October 30, 2023

ESPN Bet Debuts in November, Barstool Goes Back to Portnoy

Penn Entertainment signed a 10-year, $2 billion deal with ESPN to create ESPN Bet with network owner Disney onboard. While ESPN only lends its name, it’s a major deal...

Published October 23, 2023

Kentucky in Need of Problem Gambling Therapists, Treatment

In just a month since debuting sports betting, Kentucky has been faced with a rise in problem gaming calls. Truth is, the commonwealth has had a council on problem...

Published October 23, 2023

NCAA Module to Educate Students About Problem Gambling

The NCAA put together a sports betting e-learning publication aimed at teaching more than 500,000 existing and prospective student athletes the potential harm of gambling. The mission evolved after...

Published October 23, 2023

G2E: FanDuel, DraftKings CEOs Talk Betting

If two people deserved to discuss the future of sports betting, it’s the CEOs of FanDuel and DraftKings, Amy Howe and Jason Robins. The two companies control 80 percent...

Published October 23, 2023

North Carolina Sports Betting Regulations Finger Bonus Abuse

North Carolina hopes to go live with sports betting in January. The North Carolina Sports Betting Committee is just begging to sort out the rules to play by. And...

Published October 23, 2023

IBIA Reports 50 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Third Quarter of 2023

There were 50 suspicious betting alerts in the third quarter of this year and the International Betting Integrity Association said that is 41 percent lower than the same period...

Published October 23, 2023

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