Sports
June 22, 2021
North Bay Tribes Push for Legalization of Sports Betting in California’s Tribal Casinos
The North Bay tribes are supporting the legalization of sports betting at native land casinos. This results in an expensive conflict between the tribes and other bookmakers as it may give tribal casinos a monopoly on sports gambling. The state measure in question is scheduled for the ballot in November next year and would potentially make […]
Sports
June 22, 2021
Chicago Bears Named BetRivers and Rivers Casino Official Partners
The 2021 season in the National Football League (NFL) has not begun yet but one franchise, The Chicago Bears, already scored a major coup. Local Sportsbook and Casino Support The Bears announced today a multi-year exclusive partnership deal with Chicago-based gaming operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) under which the online sports betting brand of RSI, […]
Business
June 22, 2021
Leadstar Media Ready to Expand US Operations to Colorado
Leadstar Media, a sports betting and iGaming affiliate company, announced today it gained market access to another US gaming jurisdiction after being granted a Vendor Minor sports betting license in Colorado. Affiliate Services to Active Operators The license granted to Leadstar Media by the Colorado Division of Gaming marked the 6th state in which the […]
Industry
June 22, 2021
Hong Kong Police Deal a Major Blow to Illegal Gambling
Illegal gambling rings were put on notice, as Hong Kong police announced a major breakthrough against Triad-controlled gambling. Local authorities arrested 18 people in connection with the largest illegal gambling operation in the last decade. Police disclosed that the illegal bookies had handled over $400 million in bets on horse racing and soccer over the […]
Sports
June 21, 2021
Expensive Problem May Be Ahead for the Washington Football Team
The Washington Redskins rebranded to the Washington Football Team last year. Now, reportedly the team may have an expensive issue to resolve after receiving a refusal for trademarking their name on clothing. Washington Football Team Rebranded Last Year Based in the Washington metropolitan area, the Washington Football Team is an American football franchise that competes […]
Business
June 21, 2021
BoyleSports Joins the Mix of William Hill’s Retail Shops Buyers
The upcoming gambling industry regulatory overhaul in the UK expected after the completion of the ongoing 2005 Gambling Act review does not seem to worry operators much, after another one, BoyleSports, appears willing to expand via the acquisition of William Hill’s retail shops. “BoyleSports would certainly be interested in acquiring some or all of William […]
Legal
June 21, 2021
Arizona Gambling Regulator Continues Discussions on Sports Wagering Rules
The Arizona Department of Gaming initiated a discussion on event wagering rules last week. The consultation with stakeholders started on Friday and continues today. By launching the discussion, the regulator aims at finalizing the rules with the help of feedback from stakeholders. Arizona Gambling Regulator Launches Discussion on Event Wagering with Stakeholders Last month, legal […]
Industry
June 21, 2021
D.C. Reports Staggeringly Low Sports Betting Revenue
D.C. could soon see unexpectedly low sports betting tax revenue as every year the officials revise down their revenue projections since the legalization of sports gambling in 2020. D.C. Council Dazzled by the Low Revenue from Sports Betting The D.C. Council Committee on Business and Economic Development held a budget oversight hearing on Thursday where […]
Sports
June 21, 2021
Addict Gambles Away $1.8M of Stolen Money
Pushed by his severe gambling addiction, 44-year-old Andy May lost over $1.8 million by betting through several gambling operators. Most of the wagered sum turned out to be stolen, which reopened the discussion about regulation in the gambling industry. May got the monetary fuel for his gambling addiction from Sealskinz – the outdoor clothing company he worked for as a senior manager. The […]
Sports
June 18, 2021
Arlington International Racecourse Could Move from Horses to Bears
Horses have been running races at Arlington International Racecourse since 1927, but the track might soon be overrun by bears. Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) is the current owner of the track and its massive 326-acre property, but announced earlier this year that it would sell the location for redevelopment. According to the Chicago Tribune, the […]