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January 3, 2020
DraftKings Becomes Betting Partner for Knicks, Rangers with MSG
US-based sportsbook DraftKings has signed a partnership with Madison Square Garden Company to represent NBA and NHL franchises the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. MSG and DraftKings Sign Deal for Rangers and Knicks Betting Sponsorship Sports & fantasy betting company DraftKings has become the exclusive betting partner of the New York Knicks […]
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December 25, 2019
William Hill Patron Wins 15-team Parlay Bet for $100,000
The Casino Royale operating with William Hill accepted a $5 parlay bet on 15 teams on the NFL, which turned out a winner and fetched the patron a $100,000 payout. A Man Wins 15-Team Parlay on NFL Bet at William Hill A William Hill patron has turned $5 into a $100,000 payout with a 15-team […]
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December 25, 2019
Georgia Senators to Debate Online Gambling Legalization
In Georgia, lawmakers, and Sen. Brandon Beach in particular, are pushing for a constitutional change that would allow state residents to vote in a referendum and determine whether they want to legalize gambling. Georgia Could Yet See Gambling Legalized Georgia lawmakers may be more inclined to legalize sports betting in 2020 as falling tax revenue […]
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December 19, 2019
Portland Man Sentenced for Running $20m Sports Betting Ring
Stephen Mardigan, a Portland citizen, was sentenced to 15 months to prison for amassing $20 million from running an illegal sports betting ring. Maine Seizes $20m in Assets from Illegal Sports Betting Ring Leader The U.S. attorney’s office has seized assets worth $20 million in Maine, generated through running various illegal sports betting activities. According […]
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December 18, 2019
Louisiana Waiting 2020’s Spring Session to Restart Sports Betting Bill Legislation
The legislature in Louisiana tried to pass a sports betting bill in May 2019, but the efforts to do that failed since the House eventually rejected the proposal. This Year’s Efforts to Pass Sports Betting Bill Have Failed On April 23 this year Louisiana State Senate Judiciary Committee passed legislation to permit sports betting in […]
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December 15, 2019
Dr Nick Turns Back on Australian Racing Industry, Dipping Turnover by 6%
Australia’s biggest anonymous gambler on horse, Dr Nick, has exited the Aussie horse racing industry, citing unfavorable betting conditions as the reason why. Dr Nick Wipes 6-per-cent of Australian Racing Turnover The Australian racing industry may have lost a man worth at least $100 million in total bets over the years. One Dr Nick, an […]
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December 14, 2019
Cordish and FanDuel Partner for US Betting Opportunities
Cordish Companies has become the official casino partner for FanDuel Sportsbook in a bid to secure share of the sports betting revenue in future regulated markets, such as Maryland. Cordish and FanDuel are also expanding their footprint in Pennsylvania by focusing on Philadelphia. FbanDuel Sportsbook Teams Finds a Casino Partner FanDuel has signed a flagship […]
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December 11, 2019
Suaposta Sells 75% Stake to Betsson Ahead of Brazilian Sports Betting Market Launch
With the Brazilian market nearly prepared to launch regulation, sportsbook operator Betsson has bought a 75% in Brazilian counterpart Suaposta, preparing to enter the country with a strong and developed local partner. Suaposta Sells 75% Stake to Betsson for Sports Betting Launch Betsson is marching on with its expansion policy in Brazil, after the company […]
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December 1, 2019
NFL Suspends Cardinals Josh Shaw for Sports Betting
Josh Shaw has been suspended all through the 2020 season after he was caught betting on NFL games. Shaw claims his innocence. The athlete may reapply for the 2021 season. Josh Shaw Receives NFL Suspension Through 2020 The National Football League (NFL) has suspended Arizona Cardinals member Josh Shaw through 2020 season over betting on […]
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November 27, 2019
DraftKings Receives Exclusive Sportsbetting Contract in New Hampshire
DraftKings is now the first and only sportsbetting operator in New Hampshire, and will be launching its mobile product by January 2020. DraftKings Obtains Sportsbetting Monopoly in New Hampshire The sportsbetting industry in the United States is expanding rapidly. The latest state to approve land-based and mobile betting is New Hampshire, which has recently named […]