Sports
July 11, 2020
Concerns about Match-Fixing Temporarily Suspend Betting on Ukrainian Table Tennis in NJ
New Jersey regulator introduced a temporary ban on Ukrainian table tennis betting. The ban was a result of concerns which were raised by the Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association. NJ Suspended Temporarily Betting on Ukrainian Table Tennis Earlier this week, betting on Ukrainian table tennis in New Jersey was suspended. The temporary suspension was introduced […]
Sports
July 10, 2020
Aurora Bookie’s $600,000 Illegal Gambling Ring Busted
A 46-year-old man from Aurora, Ohio, has been sentenced to three years of probation after authorities busted a $600,000 illicit gambling ring, he had been running for close to five years. Local Bookie’s Large-Scale Gambling Ring Busted A bookmaker from Aurora, Cleveland, Ohio will have to forfeit over $600,000 back to authorities after a district […]
Sports
July 6, 2020
ESPN: A Regulator Probe Opened into MGM $250K Betting Error
According to respected media outlet ESPN, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) will now have to decide whether $250K won as a result of a human error at the Bellagio should be honored or cancelled. A Manual Error Could Cost MGM Resorts Close to $250,000 A probe has been reportedly launched to investigate a mistake […]
Sports
July 3, 2020
No Bookmaker Logos on Football Shirts, Committee Recommends
Sports betting firms should be phased out of English football, a Select Committee within the House of Lords recommends. Besides shirt sponsorship restrictions, the committee also states that there should be no gambling-related advertising in or near sports grounds or venues, including match-day programs. Phase Bookmakers Out of Sports The cross-party committee set up with […]
Sports
June 29, 2020
Kentucky Derby with Some Audience, the Pivotal Race is Set for September
The Kentucky Derby will have an audience for the races set in September. While the total number of seats is yet to be confirmed, the Derby announced their health and safety protocols. Kentucky Derby in September Will Have Some Audience Good news for fans of horse racing, as the Kentucky Derby will be allowed to […]
Sports
June 27, 2020
Illinois Launch Mobile Sports Betting with La Liga Soccer
Online sports betting in Illinois officially launched June 18, with the majority of the bets during the first legal day placed on the action from the Spanish La Liga soccer league, Rivers Casino Des Plaines reported. BetRivers.com Mobile App The casino property operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated recently launched mobile sports betting, partnering with Rush […]
Sports
June 23, 2020
Sen. Dodd Suspends Sports Betting Legalization in California
Following the impact COVID-19 has had, Senator Bill Dodd has suspended a planned Constitutional Amendment vote that would have pushed for the legalization of sports betting in California. Senator Dodd Suspends Constitutional Vote, Postpones Sports Betting California may have to postpone its sports betting ambitions until at least 2022 amid strong opposition by tribal operators. […]
Sports
June 22, 2020
NHS Cautions Gambling Firms to Not Release “Reckless” Ads
Claire Murdoch, the director of mental health for the NHS England’s 14 gambling addiction clinics, cautioned gambling firms last week not to subscribe to overly aggressive advertising practices. Do Not Promote Recklessly, Says NHS Gambling Clinics Director The National Health Service (NHS) of England cautioned sportsbooks last week not to adopt a “reckless” format in […]
Sports
June 20, 2020
Georgia Turns to Online Sports Betting to Close Budget Gap
Lawmakers in Georgia have pitched a house bill designed to enable online sports betting in the state. The move will hopefully provide funding for educational programs and scholarships. Online Sports Betting in Georgia Again up for Discussions Georgia lawmakers will try to put sports betting back on the table this year, with the Senate Special […]
Sports
June 19, 2020
BetRivers.com Goes Live in Illinois Ahead of US Sports Return
Rivers Casino Des Plaines once again made history Thursday by becoming the first casino in Illinois to launch mobile sports betting operations. Having opened the first retail sports book in the state in March, the gaming venue operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated went live with BetRivers.com sports betting app, powered by Rush Street Interactive. Casinos […]