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

USA Basketball, MGM Resorts Sign Deal

USA Basketball has expanded its partnership with MGM Resorts, hosting practice sessions and exhibition games for the men’s and women’s national teams in advance of the Summer Olympics in...

Published June 21, 2021

Philadelphia Zoning Board: No Chickie’s & Pete’s Sportsbook

The Philadelphia Zoning Board has voted to deny the request of the South Philadelphia Turf Club to set up a sportsbook inside of the popular restaurant and sports bar...

Published June 21, 2021

Sports Betting Not Dead in Massachusetts

Massachusetts lawmakers got another chance to make their case for sports betting. Last week an economic development committee revisited the issue, which has the support of Governor Charlie Baker...

Published June 21, 2021

Maine Legislature Ends Session Without Sports Betting

Sports betting has again died in the Maine legislature. Despite multiple hearings, the bill remained in the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee with being sent to the floor.

Published June 21, 2021

Washington State Proposes Sports Betting Rules

Draft rules for operating sports betting in Washington State have been published by the Washington State Gambling Commission. The public can comment on the rules starting June 23.

Published June 21, 2021

Wyoming Sports Betting Launch Uncertain

The Wyoming Gaming Commission has forwarded the rules for Wyoming sports betting to Governor Mark Gordon (l.) for his approval. The state will be the second to offer online-only...

Published June 21, 2021

Ohio Senate Passes Sports Betting Legislation

In a 30-2 vote, the Ohio Senate (l.) has passed a bill legalizing sports betting in the state. The measure allows 58 sports wagering licenses, with 33 for brick-and-mortar...

Published June 21, 2021

Brazil Chamber OKs Sports Betting Modifications

New sportsbook regulations have been approved by Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies. The provisional measure has now been forwarded to the Senate for its approval.

Published June 14, 2021

BetMGM Debuts App at Washington Nationals Park

BetMGM announced last week that its sports betting app will be available at Nationals Stadium (l.) in Washington, D.C. as part of a new partnership with the Washington Nationals.

Published June 14, 2021

Colorado Bettors Love Ping-Pong

Last year, when Covid-19 shut down mainstream sports, table tennis became a popular betting sport. In Colorado, it’s still the fourth largest most wagered-upon sport.

Published June 14, 2021

Las Vegas In Search of NBA Team

The NBA is on the lookout for a new home in Las Vegas. A local group of investors have put out preliminary feelers for a team, when and if...

Published June 14, 2021

Caesars Partners with PlayUp

Caesars Entertainment has signed a partnership agreement with Australian online betting platform supplier PlayUp, which will begin the relationship in the New Jersey market.

Published June 14, 2021

PointsBet, Maryland Riverboat Make A Deal

Mobile sportsbook PointsBet will enter the Maryland sports betting market through a deal with Riverboat on the Potomac (l.), an OTB, keno parlor and lottery retailer once known as...

Published June 14, 2021

Bill Would Permit Betting on Illinois College Teams

Come fall football season, Illinois sportsbooks should be able to accept bets on in-state colleges. Despite objections by college officials, the bill advanced, but with a provision to require...

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Virginia Sports Betting Surpasses Tennessee

In less than four months after sports betting launched in Virginia, it’s on pace to exceed $1 billion in wagers. Both Virginia and its neighbor, Tennessee, depend on mobile...

Published June 14, 2021