Business
December 3, 2021
Churchill Downs Inc. May Sell Sports Wagering Platform TwinSpires
Churchill Downs Incorporated is currently contemplating the idea of selling TwinSpires Racing, according to knowledgeable sources who have chosen to remain anonymous, says Bloomberg. The information has not yet been shared with the public. According to the report, if the deal goes through, the company would cash in $1.5 billion. Churchill Downs Inc. owns and […]
Industry
December 3, 2021
Ohio: Lawmakers Continue to Work on Sports Betting Legalization
Since PASPA was struck down in 2018, more than half of the US states have legalized and launched some form of sports betting. While legalization reduces the share of the black market, it also brings valuable revenue in the form of tax for each state. Ohio Lawmakers Spent Years Trying to Legalize Sports Betting Ohio […]
Sports
December 3, 2021
NFL Responsible Gambling Messaging Gets Neutral Response
Remember the early days when PASPA was being discussed, and sports leagues all came clamoring for integrity fees that, for the life of them, sportsbook operators just couldn’t figure out. Well, those days of entitlement are gone, and the National Football League, along with all other big leagues in the United States, have come to […]
Sports
December 3, 2021
Missouri Sports Betting Momentum Increases with Bills Pre-Filed for 2022
Missouri has been a bit of a loner as neighboring states have taken up sports betting more seriously and have begun accumulating tax revenue for the coffers. The Show Me State, though, has been a little slow to act – no more. Rep. Phil Christofanelli has pre-filed a new bill on Wednesday that is the […]
Industry
December 3, 2021
Ontario’s Auditor General Sets Three Conditions on Launch of Private Gambling Market
Ontario has been enjoying robust results in its iGaming and interactive wagering sectors, as the Canadian province is still trying to figure out how to best welcome private operators. The initial date of early 2022 has been floated, with pressure rising as some of the most significant sports events draw near. However, the province’s auditor general, Bonnie Lysyk, […]
Business
December 3, 2021
Maryland’s Sports Betting Market Could Add New Options This Month
Five Maryland casinos are closer to launching retail sports betting. According to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC), the regulator is planning to conduct soft launches at the properties. All five were granted licenses by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) on November 18. Maryland Making Progress With Sports Betting It took […]
Insider
December 3, 2021
SofaScore and Gambling News Discuss Data’s Role in Gaming (Podcast #15)
Daniel Jurilj, the head of sales at SofaScore, joined Gambling News to discuss how the company’s data solutions are helping improve the sports betting industry. Available to leagues, teams and operators, the solutions provide access to over 500 sports events each year, providing real-time results, statistics, highlights and more. All of that enables a more […]
Sports
December 2, 2021
49ers vs Seahawks NFL Week 13 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Seattle Seahawks are in desperation mode, they need a win ASAP. With a 3-8 record so far, their playoff prospects seem very gloomy. If they miss qualifying, it’s going to be only the second time in the Pete Carroll era that they’ve failed to get past the regular season. They haven’t done much in […]
Industry
December 2, 2021
Connecticut’s First Monthly Results of Betting Are In
The first month of online gambling and sports betting in Connecticut is over, and the results are in. The state has much to be happy about as it has been able to collect $1.7 million on tax with $366 million wagers placed across the state. Much of the action was fueled by online casino gaming, […]
Sports
December 2, 2021
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich game on Saturday, December 4, is going to be the 132nd Der Klassiker. The clashes between the two most successful German soccer teams are always exciting, and this one should be no exception. Although both sides have serious problems with absentees, you can be sure each will give its […]
