BetMGM Names Soccer Star Howard as Brand Ambassador

Legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard (l.) has joined BetMGM as the company’s newest brand ambassador. Howard will launch a $250,000 bracket challenge ahead of upcoming international soccer matches.

Published November 21, 2022

Wind Creek Teams Up with Chicago Bulls

Wind Creek Hospitality last week announced a new multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls NBA team. When it opens, Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort will serve as...

Published November 21, 2022

Caesars Reaches Preliminary Deal for Encore Sports Betting License

Encore Boston Harbor (l.) has entered into a preliminary deal with Caesars Entertainment to give them one of the sports betting licenses, thus relieving Caesars of having to go...

Published November 21, 2022

Massachusetts Tracks Get New Rule for Sports Betting Applications

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (l.) has clarified its rules for racetracks and how they can obtain sports betting licenses, as well as taking applications on a rolling basis.

Published November 21, 2022

Despite Defeat, Sports Betting Fans in California Will be Back

Trying to find a silver lining in a resounding defeat on November 8, one supporter said it was a beneficial loss—it allows time for sportsbooks to turn positive profits...

Published November 21, 2022

New York Jets Sue Fubo Gaming for Breach of Contract

The New York Jets are none too happy about their partner Fubo Gaming pulling the plug. The deal promised the Jets significant funds over a five year period. The...

Published November 21, 2022

Illinois Village Approves Zoning Change for Sportsbook

Trustees for the village of Arlington Heights approved a zoning change to allow a sportsbook in the new stadium to be built for the Chicago Bears as part of...

Published November 21, 2022

Florida Sports Betting Likely Years Away from Launch

For a brief time, sports betting existed in Florida. But a suit charged that the compact between Seminoles and the state violated several laws. The lower court agreed, and...

Published November 21, 2022

MaximBet Shuts Down U.S. Operations

The highly competitive U.S. sports betting market claimed another victim last week as MaximBet announced to its customers that it was shutting down, becoming the third sportsbook to exit...

Published November 21, 2022

Maryland Awards 10 Licenses for Mobile Sports Betting

Maryland authorities awarded 10 applicants licenses to operate a mobile sportsbook. But that doesn’t mean they can accept bets—the lottery agency will issue licenses after operators demonstrate systems work.

Published November 21, 2022

Seneca Nation Frustrated at Gov. Hochul Over Compact Negotiations

The Seneca Nation of Western New York has been at odds with the state on an agreement with a new gaming compact and the president of the tribe...

Published November 14, 2022

Horse Racing Fans Warming up to FanDuel’s Purchase of TVG

Horse racing fans weren’t sure how the new format was going to be when FanDuel bought TVG in August, but so far they are fairly satisfied with the changes....

Published November 14, 2022

Football Hall of Fame Village Granted Ohio Sportsbook Licenses

Visitors to the Pro Football Hall of Fame (l.) in Canton, Ohio can bet on sports as of January 1. The state gaming commission awarded a retail and...

Published November 14, 2022

Churchill Downs Sees Online Future Selling Horse Racing Systems

In a crowded online sportsbook game Churchill Downs Inc. didn’t see profits. So the parent of the Kentucky Derby pulled the plug on mobile and got into the business...

Published November 14, 2022

Hard Rock Cautious but Busy in 2022; Looks Forward to 2023

Hard Rock Sportsbook isn’t up there with FanDuel and DraftKings in market share, and the company is OK with that. They don’t answer to shareholders, and the company is...

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FanDuel Runs Away with Top Spot in New York State Wagers

FanDuel and DraftKings rank first and second in handle in mobile sports betting in New York state. Caesars finished third. As for market share, FanDuel brings in almost half...

Published November 14, 2022

Massachusetts Readies for Sports Betting Launch, but Issue Remains

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (l.) recently met to try and approve regulations concerning sports wagering at the state’s two race tracks, but one issue was unable to be resolved....

Published November 14, 2022

Washington Sportsbook Failures Driving Bettors to Virginia

Steve Cimino likes to bet on sports. He also doesn’t own a car. Yet instead of placing a bet from his living room in Washington D.C. he pedals to...

Published November 14, 2022

Mattress Mack Wins Record $75 Million After Houston Wins Title

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale (l., with Caesars VP of retail sports Dave Grolman) loves every sports team in his hometown of Houston. When the Astros won the World Series...

Published November 14, 2022

Mintas Joins Sports Betting Startup

Dr. Laila Mintas (l.), who has already helped several iGaming companies enter the competitive sports betting and iGaming market is at it again. She is co-founding a company called...

Published November 7, 2022