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April 19, 2021
William Hill Still Performs Better Than GambetDC in Sports Gambling
William Hill’s footprint in the nation’s capital pales in comparison to that of GambetDC, the sportsbook operated by the DC Lottery, but the sportsbook has continued to be the go-to solution for the area’s sports gamblers. Limited to just a two-block radius of Capital One Arena, both through a physical book and an online option, […]
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April 16, 2021
Luckii.com Named the Timbers’ Official Online Gaming Partner
Professional sport in the US saw another partnership between a sports franchise and a gambling company Thursday after an announcement made by the Portland Timbers that Luckii.com was named the team’s official online gaming partner. “We are thrilled to welcome Luckii as our official online gaming partner.” Mike Golub, President of Business, Portland Timbers Sponsorship […]
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April 15, 2021
Sportradar Teams with TwinSpires for US Sports Betting
Global provider of sports betting data and services Sportradar entered into a multi-year strategic partnership in the US with the sports betting brand Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), TwinSpires. Access to Sportradar’s Betting Services The 5-year deal will allow the online sports betting brand which CDI launched in Michigan in January 2021 to utilize Sportradar’s pre-match […]
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April 15, 2021
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Could Face a Ban over BetHard Partnership
Famous Swedish soccer player, Zlatan Ibrahimovic could face a 3-year ban from playing over a partnership deal with a Malta-based operator, BetHard. Zlatan Ibrahimovic May Face a 3-Year Ban Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the famous Swedish international soccer player, could face a 3-year ban from playing over a partnership with BetHard, the malta-based operator. In 2018 Ibrahimovic […]
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April 14, 2021
Nevada Sportsbooks Can Offer Wagers on MLB’s World Series MVP
Sports betting operators in Nevada can now offer baseball fans wagers on Major League Baseball’s World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) following the decision by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) last week. Notification of Terms, Adherence to Audit Procedures Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 22.1201, Nevada licensed sportsbooks can post and accept wagers […]
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April 14, 2021
DraftKings Gains Arizona Market Access via the PGA Tour
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings and the PGA Tour announced today their existing commercial partnership expanded to allow market access for retail and mobile sports betting in Arizona pending regulatory approval. Market Access The announcement came on the heels of the news that Arizona Legislature passed HB2772 and authorized fantasy sports and wagering […]
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April 14, 2021
Ohio Expects Sports Betting Bill before End of Month
Ohio Senate Select Committee on Gaming has started writing a new sports betting bill and expects to introduce it before the end of April. Ohio Could Have Sports Betting Bill Ready by End of Month Ohio Senate Select Committee on Gaming has begun writing the new sports betting bill after nine hearings and almost 50 […]
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April 14, 2021
Nebraska Lawmakers Continue to Shape the Sports Betting Bill
Nebraska lawmakers continue to implement changes to legislation on sports betting and electronic keno. Nebraska’s Gambling Expansion Doesn’t Move Forward On Monday, the General Affairs Committee voted 7 to 1 not to move forward with the amendment proposed by Sen. Brett Lindstrom, which would have legalized sports betting in the state. According to committee chair […]
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April 13, 2021
ESPN to Host NBA Alternate Presentation with Focus on Betting
ESPN will feature its first alternate presentation for an NBA game fully driven by sports wagering content within the Daily Wager Special show. The alternate presentation will be aired tomorrow via ESPN+ and ESPN2, while the Brooklyn Nets play against the Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN to Offer Its First Alternate Presentation for an NBA Game ESPN […]
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April 13, 2021
Bill Regulating Pari-Mutuels in Florida Has Been Approved
Under a bill unanimously approved by the Senate Regulated Industries Committee on Monday, Florida’s jai alai frontons, quarter horse, and harness horse racing tracks may opt not to perform live events but still run poker and slot machine rooms. Florida Welcomes Pari-Mutuel Regulation The bill will require thoroughbred horse tracks to conduct live racing, and although […]