No Rush of Applicants for Ohio Sports Betting Licenses

Ohio expects to launch sports betting by January 1, but there are still outstanding licenses. Some never attracted applicants. Others were rejected.

Published October 10, 2022

Kambi to Provide Sportsbook to ilani

Kambi Group and ilani Casino (l.) have penned an agreement to provide sportsbook services to the Washington state casino. The services will be developed by the tribe and Salishan-Mohegan...

Published October 3, 2022

Tulalip Resort, Quil Ceda Creek Casinos Open Sportsbooks

The two sports dominating the headlines this time of year were represented at the grand opening of DraftKings sportsbooks in two Seattle area casinos. Randy Johnson (l.) represented baseball...

Published October 3, 2022

GeoComply: NFL Bets Pouring in From Inside Stadiums

Cybersecurity firm GeoComply has released a new report which shows that NFL fans are placing bets at stadiums like never before. Even though the season is less than a...

Published October 3, 2022

Regulator: Kansas Sports Betting Off to Good Start

Kansas is new to this newfangled sports betting, but if ten days is any indication, they have it down pat. Just ask Lottery Executive Director Stephen Durrell (l.).

Published October 3, 2022

Vermont Sports Betting Committee Represents a First Step Forward

As Vermont ponders going legal with sports betting, they are surrounded by states already legal or getting close. The state legislature formed a committee and held an initial hearing.

Published October 3, 2022

FC Cincinnati Sees Sports Betting as Way to Expand Fan Base

The Casino Control Commission in Ohio awarded sports betting licenses to professional sports teams, including FC Cincinnati. The MLS soccer team could engage with fans more through sports betting,...

Published October 3, 2022

California Ad Strategy for Prop 27 Calls for Less TV, More Mail

Californians have been bombarded with television ads supporting either Proposition 27 or 26. To risk turning supporters into naysayers, BetMGM and FanDuel say Prop 27 will shift more to...

Published October 3, 2022

U.S. Sports Betting Forecast: Market Could Triple in 3 Years

Researchers indicate that the growth of sports betting revenue should triple in the space of three years. If true, the handle could reach close to $25 billion.

Published October 3, 2022

Nevada Fines William Hill $100,000 For Sports Betting Failures

William Hill has been fined $100,000 by the Nevada Gaming Commission for system flaws that resulted in numerous duplicate bets over a period of seven years. A large number...

Published October 3, 2022

Hard Rock Applies for Illinois Licenses, Joins Crowded Field

Illinois has become one of the more successful sports betting states, with flourishing operators and others waiting for their chance. Hard Rock is the latest applicant.

Published October 3, 2022

Manny Pacquiao Named Brand Ambassador for M88

Asian betting platform M88 Mansion has announced that Philippines boxing legend Manny Pacquiao (l.) will serve as its newest brand ambassador. Pacquiao has won 12 world titles in eight...

Published September 26, 2022

Bally’s Seeks Mobile Sports Wagering License in Illinois

Bally’s has applied to the state of Illinois for a management services provider license. If approved, the license would operate as Bally Bet.

Published September 26, 2022

Louisiana Allocates Funds for Problem Sports Gambling

As Louisiana sports betting continues to grow in popularity, the state has allocated $2.5 million for problem gambling services, free of charge, to state residents. An estimated 280,000 Louisiana...

Published September 26, 2022

Polls Show Minnesotans Hotter on Sports Betting than Ohioans

Two recent polls have shown that Minnesotans appear to be much more accepting of sports betting than Ohioans, where it is actually legal. Just under half of Minnesota respondents...

Published September 26, 2022

BetMGM Takes Over NBC Sports Partnership for NFL Season

When PointsBet opted out, BetMGM stepped in to partner with NBC Sports for the 2022 NFL season. The deal offers betting insights and entertaining content geared to Football Night...

Published September 26, 2022

Massachusetts Temporary Licenses Could Pose Problem if Uncapped

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (l.) expects to approve seven untethered mobile licenses. But until those approvals, the state is thinking of allowing up to 30 temporary licenses. However, more...

Published September 26, 2022

Missouri Governor Shuts Down Effort To Pass Sports Betting Bill

Missouri Governor Mike Parson (l.) called a special legislative session to deal with tax cuts. Rep. Dan Houx tried to sneak in a discussion of sports betting. Parson’s reaction:...

Published September 26, 2022

PointsBet Retail Sportsbook Now Open at Riverboat on the Potomac

PointsBet has opened a new sportsbook at the Riverboat on the Potomac casino in Maryland (l.), just in time for the busiest sports betting stretch of the year. This...

Published September 19, 2022

FanDuel Sportsbook Now Live at Kansas Star Casino

Now that sports betting is live in Kansas, the Kansas Star Casino wasted no time in opening a FanDuel Sportsbook. Former NFL star and Kansas State alum Jordy Nelson...

Published September 19, 2022