Louisiana Delays Sports Betting Launch

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has no chairman, and therefore cannot launch sports betting in parishes that approved it. Observers said Governor John Bel Edwards may select state Senator...

Published July 7, 2021

Maine Sports Betting Bill Hangs on More Votes

A vote of each of Maine’s legislative chambers is needed to pass a sports betting bill to allow online sportsbook tethered to a casino or racetrack. Once the bill...

Published July 7, 2021

‘Mattress Mack’ Bets $3.35 Million on Astros

Jim McIngvale (l.), the Houston furniture store owner, already bet more than $3.35 million on the Astros to win the World Series. With a $35 million payout, he could...

Published June 28, 2021

Investors Pour $36 Million into Sporttrade

A group of investors that includes Jim Murren and Tom Wittman have pumped $36 million into U.S. sports betting exchange Sporttrade. The company expects to go live in New...

Published June 28, 2021

Pickleball Tour Signs Data Deal with Genius Sports

The Professional Tour of Pickleball has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Genius Sports, which will provide official data on the sport to sportsbooks.

Published June 28, 2021

Bears Partner with Rivers Des Plaines, BetRivers

Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois has signed an agreement to serve as the official casino of the Chicago Bears of the NFL, and announced BetRivers as the team’s...

Published June 28, 2021

DraftKings Survives Hindenburg Report Claim

A report by Hindenburg Research alleged that SBTech was working in illegal gaming markets. Since SBTech has a partnership with DraftKings, it cast the sportsbook in a negative light....

Published June 28, 2021

Sports Stars Buy Vegas Lacrosse Team

The co-owners of Las Vegas' new National Lacrosse League team include NHL legend Wayne Gretzky (l.), Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash and pro golfer Dustin Johnson. The team...

Published June 28, 2021

Bally’s Will Offer Kansas Sports Betting

Bally’s signed a multi-year deal with Dodge City’s Boot Hill Casino to offer mobile sports betting when state legislators approve it. The new agreement expands Bally’s mobile sports betting...

Published June 28, 2021

NJ Governor OKs Fixed-Odds Wagers; Collegiate Wagers Move Forward

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (l.) will sign a bill that lets tracks in the state offer fixed-odds betting instead of pari-mutuel wagers. Fixed odds lock in the price...

Published June 28, 2021

Massachusetts Poll Shows Broad Support for Sports Betting

Sixty-one percent of Massachusetts voters support legal sports betting. The casinos that commissioned the survey are trying to influence lawmakers, who are now holding hearings on the wagers.

Published June 28, 2021

Arizona Sports Betting Launch Expected September 9

The Arizona Department of Gaming expects to launch sportsbooks in the state just in time for NFL season in September. It plans to finalize rules and regulations for sports...

Published June 28, 2021

D.C. Sports Betting Results Below Expectations

Revenue projects for sports betting in the District of Columbia have fallen short of what the DC Lottery hoped for. Blame Covid-19, some legal issues and a lack of...

Published June 28, 2021

Ohio Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill

The Ohio Senate has approved legal sports betting, but opponents including small businesses say it shortchanges them in favor of professional leagues including the Cincinnati Bengals (l.).

Published June 28, 2021

Louisiana Governor Signs Final Sports Betting Bills

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (l.) signed the last two of three bills making sports betting legal in the state. Analysts said the activity could generate more than $2.5...

Published June 28, 2021

Kenyan Football Clubs Oppose Excise Tax Increase

Kenya’s top football clubs have expressed concerns about an increase in the excise tax and its impact on the sport. Gor Mahia FC and the AFC Leopards say the...

Published June 21, 2021

Covid-19 Boosts Esports Betting

One of the side stories to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic was the rise in popularity of esports, particularly in betting when traditional athletics ceased. The pandemic pushed popularity...

Published June 21, 2021

DraftKings Joins AGA Responsible Gaming Campaign

DraftKings has joined the American Gaming Association’s “Have a Game Plan” public service campaign to promote responsible gaming. The sportsbook will promote the program in all its channels.

Published June 21, 2021

New App Offers Access to ‘All Things Sports Gambling’

The Sports Gambling Podcast Network is offering an app that provides instant access to the “All Things Sports Gambling” podcast network with content from experts to assist in wagering.

Published June 21, 2021

WynnBET Partners with Cincinnati Reds

WynnBET has added another pro team to its growing list of marketing partners. The sportsbook will cross-promote the Cincinnati Reds to reach fans in Indiana.

Published June 21, 2021