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December 24, 2020
Wind Creek Hospitality and Betfred Add Online Sports Betting
The business entity of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek Hospitality, and the US subsidiary of UK-based sports betting and iGaming operator Betfred, Betfred USA Sports, announced yesterday the launch of online sports betting in Pennsylvania. Online Betting to Complement Retail Sportsbook The launch of online wagering through the Wind Creek casino platform […]
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December 24, 2020
Colorado’s Sports Betting Results Soar to $231m in November
The state of Colorado posted another record-breaking sports betting market in November, becoming one of the sixth states to have clocked over $225 million in a single month. Colorado Beats October Sports Handle Results in November Colorado has posted another record-breaking month, becoming the sixth state to have collected a record-breaking, over the $225-million threshold, […]
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December 24, 2020
NBA Legends Charles Barkley Becomes FanDuel’s Ambassador
Fantasy and sports betting operator FanDuel Group and Charles Barkley have signed an exclusive deal as the basketball legend will officially take the role of the company’s ambassador. FanDuel’s new Ambassador and Spokesperson is NBA Legend Charles Barkley FanDuel Group has struck an exclusive deal with Charles Barkley, making him the company’s official ambassador and […]
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December 24, 2020
Former Indians Crowe Sentenced to Probation and Restitution
Trevor Crowe, former outfield player of Cleveland Indians from the Major League Baseball (MLB) was sentenced Tuesday to serve 3 years of probation for declaring false tax returns and evading taxes related to illegal gambling. Evading Illegal Gambling-Related Taxes US District Judge Patricia Gaughan issued the sentence taking into account the guilty plea the former […]
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December 23, 2020
Kieran Tripped over FA’s Betting Rules, Banned for 10 Weeks
England defender Kieran Trippier has been banned for 10 weeks after breaching the Betting Rules of the Football Association (FA). The former Tottenham Hotspur player who took part in the 2019 Champions League Final before joining Atletico Madrid has also been slapped with a £70,000 fine for the violations related to betting irregularities linked to […]
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December 23, 2020
Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino Opens FanDuel Sportsbook
Bally’s Corporation and daily fantasy and sports betting operator FanDuel opened up the FanDuel Sportsbook at Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, to mark the first retail sports wagering operation for the Flutter-owned brand in Atlantic City. “We are excited to be one the first pieces of the Capital Improvement Project at Bally’s Atlantic City […]
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December 23, 2020
DraftKings Matt Kalish Expects Busy Betting Season Ahead
DrafKings’ President and Co-founder, Matt Kalish, spoke with CNBC on Tuesday this week and revealed that the company’s team is very busy in light of the recent launch of the NBA season and the return of NFL, college football, and basketball. According to Kalish, mobile sports betting will retain its popularity over time. DraftKings Expects […]
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December 23, 2020
Virginia Embraces Sports Wagering before Super Bowl
Virginian legislators have given the green light to sports wagering and will likely permit sports betting before the Super Bowl. The Virginia Lottery is going to be the one to approve twelve sites to wager on various sports. Virginia Legalizes Sports Wagering, Allowing Only Online Bets Virginia is one of the 19 states that are […]
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December 23, 2020
BetMGM Becomes Philadelphia 76ers Official Sports Betting Partner
Under a new partnership agreement, BetMGM became an Official Sports Betting Partner of the Philadelphia 76ers. The leading sports betting company will benefit from TV-visible signage and fan-focused engagement campaigns. BetMGM Inks Partnership with Philadelphia 76ers The leading sports betting and digital gaming company, BetMGM, announced that it teamed up with the Philadelphia 76ers on […]
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December 22, 2020
Three New Bills Proposed to Legalize Sports Betting in Missouri
In the spirit of legalizing sports betting in Missouri, three lawmakers have pre-filled bills before next year’s legislative session. Another Attempt into Sports Betting Authorization in the State Three US Republican lawmakers have submitted bills in order to legalize sports betting in Missouri. Sens. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg), Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville), and Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) have […]