Sports
May 31, 2021
Adam Silver: “The Only Way for the NBA to Stop Harmful Gambling Behavior is Through Participation”
NBA commissioner Adam Silver talked about the future of the NBA and sports betting in an interview with NBC Sports Washington’s Wizards Insider Chris Miller. Adam Silver Talks About NBA’s Future on NBC Sports Washington In an interview with NBC Sports Washington’s Wizards Insider, Chris Miller, on NBC Sports Washington’s Wizards Pregame Live, NBA commissioner Adam Silver talked about the […]
Business
May 31, 2021
BetMGM Partners up with NYRA Bets LLC
BetMGM, a leading sports betting provider, and NYRA Bets, a leading horse racing content provider, have announced their official one-of-a-kind partnership. BetMGM Partners up with NYRA Bets to Use Its App On Friday, BetMGM, a leading sportsbook company, announced its partnership with NYRA Bets LLC, a leading horse racing content provider and the official online advanced deposit […]
Sports
May 31, 2021
Maine Lawmakers Clear a Path toward Legalized Sports Gambling in the State
Maine could be headed in the right direction with sports gambling. Four bills had been introduced in the current legislative session, each with their own, slightly different versions of how the market should be approached. There is now only one survivor of those four, which should help lawmakers be able to focus on pushing the […]
Sports
May 28, 2021
Betway Named Official Betting Partner of the Mercedes Cup
Online sports betting and gaming brand Betway secured today another high-profile sponsorship deal by becoming the official betting partner of the Mercedes Cup. Official Betting Partner The Mercedes Cup tennis tournament this year is scheduled to take place at prestige Club Weissenhof in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 8 till June 13 and is regarded as […]
Legal
May 28, 2021
Connecticut Expands Gambling, Legalizes Online Poker
On Thursday this week, Governor Ned Lamont approved House Bill 6451. The bill legalizes online poker and sports wagering in Connecticut. Although the bill has already passed the House, Senate and received approval from the Governor, final approval is expected by the Department of Interior. Governor Ned Lamont approves House Bill 6451 Last week, Connecticut’s […]
Legal
May 28, 2021
Kentucky Committee to Examine Pari-mutuel Wagering Tax
A new Kentucky committee will examine the pari-mutuel wagering tax and legislators will debate whether or not it is too low. A New Committee in Kentucky to Examine Pari-Mutuel Tax A committee established this year will focus on the examination of pari-mutuel wagering tax in Kentucky. The committee’s co-chairs are state Rep. Adam Koenig and […]
Legal
May 28, 2021
California Advances Sports Betting to November 2022 Ballot
Legal sports betting in California moved a step closer Thursday when the secretary of state’s office confirmed a measure brought forward by a coalition of federally recognized Native Indian tribes received the necessary number of valid voter signatures to advance. Gambling Expansion in Sight The California secretary of state’s office said it verified the signatures […]
Business
May 28, 2021
Penn National Returns to Maryland Ahead of Sports Gambling Launch in the State
Penn National Gaming can now brag about having a domestic US footprint that spans 20 jurisdictions. The casino operator has been negotiating the purchase of Maryland’s Hollywood Casino Perryville from Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) since late last year and received word yesterday that the deal had been approved. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control […]
Sports
May 27, 2021
The 1st US Sportsbook at a Major Arena Opens in Washington
On Wednesday, The NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Capitals opened the first full-service sportsbook at a major sports arena in the United States. William Hill Sportsbook Opens in the Home of Washington Wizards On Wednesday, the first US full-service sportsbook at a major arena anywhere in the United States opened doors. Capital One Arena, the […]
Industry
May 26, 2021
Bovada Leaves New York Ahead of New Sports Betting Regulation
Bovada, an online sports betting and poker room operator, is leaving New York, the company told its players in an email informing them it will cease operations in the state effective June 21, 2021. Phase Out New York Players The Costa Rica- based gambling firm told its New York players that due to the recent […]