Sports
January 23, 2019
Kansas’ Sports Betting Bill Includes Royalty Provisions
Kansas’ lawmakers have long been debating the idea of legalizing their sports betting & online gaming industries. After PASPA was repealed and the state’s staggering pension problem loomed, some have been more inclined to embrace these solutions, but as it turns out – for the wrong reasons. Kansas Lawmakers Would Say ‘Aye’ to Sports Betting, […]
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January 22, 2019
AGA’s Position on DoJ’s Wire Act Opinion
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has tried to alleviate fears in light of the newly-adopted Department of Justice (DoJ) Opinion, threatening to undo much of the progress that has been achieved in the online gaming world over the last several years. DoJ’s Opinion – The Story So Far The turn of the year brought hopes […]
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January 19, 2019
DraftKings Faces Civil Complaints in New Jersey for SBNC
Following DraftKings’ water-shed Sports Betting National Championship (SBNC), a handful of delayed bets, and an apology, participants are now seeking to sue the sportsbook for failing to run events as advertised. DraftKings: A Quick Background of the National Sports Betting Competition Last week, DraftKings set up the inaugural Sports Betting National Championship (SBNC), a new […]
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January 17, 2019
William Hill Moves in on Iowa with Sports Betting Partnership
William Hill makes a first bold step in Iowa Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino becomes official partner Iowa has no timeline for setting up its sports betting facilities Iowa is preparing to enter the world of legal sports betting at a moment when the Department of Justice (DoJ) may be planning sweeping changes across the […]
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January 15, 2019
DraftKings Fails to Pay Out on Time in National Championship
DraftKings have just concluded their inaugural Sports Betting National Championship on Sunday, January 13. What followed was concerns that not all customers have been paid on time, hindering them from progressing further DraftKings’ Sports Betting National Championship Experience Difficulties The Sports Betting National Championship by DraftKings was a much-anticipated event with the betting bonanza culminating […]
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January 15, 2019
Australia Goes After Lottoland Jackpot Betting
Lottoland has come into the visor of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for reportedly offering banned product by circumnavigating legislation with the help of the company’s international lottery business. Lottoland in Troubled Waters in Australia Lottoland recently made a move on Zeal’s Germany-facing business, a bid that has been turned down since by […]
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January 13, 2019
Turkey Looks for Company to Manage 6,000 Betting Outlets
Turkey has launched a public tender for an official SporToto operator Estimated $11.4 billion are generated in the country through illegal gambling SporToto has as many as 6,000 outlets Turkey is now actively seeking companies that would take up on developing the sports betting offer of the state-owned SporToto. SporTotto & Turkey Look into Sports […]
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January 12, 2019
William Hill Is Expanding in Nevada with 7 Bookmakers
William Hill is forging ahead with its expansion efforts across the U.S. The popular British brand is now eyeing Nevada for an immediate scaling of its operations throughout the state. William Hill Gets the Sports Betting Go-Ahead in Nevada After making a modest entry in the U.S., William Hill is set to grow its operations […]
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December 27, 2018
Mississippi November Handle Increases, Profits Stagnate
Mississippi’s Ailing Sports Betting Revenue: Holiday Blues? Mississippi’s sports handle has seemed to remain largely intact, although revenue fell again in November, similar to the October dip. While operators across the U.S. have been able to rake insignificant results, the state has struggled to amass a competitive amount, maintaining a modest increase in revenue. Out […]
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December 11, 2018
Missouri to Mull Sports Betting Royalty Fee in January 2019
Sporting Organizations and Royalty Fees Royalty fees have been a long-debated topic that intensified after PASPA crumbled to dust in May, struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS). While the country’s main sporting organizations saw themselves championing the benefits of these payouts, many protested. Now, the State of Missouri is leading the offense with […]