Legal
April 21, 2021
Sports Teams Urge Ohio Lawmakers to Legalize Sports Gambling
Sports gambling is close to reality in Ohio, with a few last-minute details to iron out. Yet, a debate about which body should regulate the industry threatens the advancement of talks. Put Difference Aside and Legalize Sports Gambling Ohio has been getting closer to legalizing sports gambling, but one last hurdle may prove a bit dogged. […]
Sports
April 21, 2021
Online Sports Gambling Now Officially Part of New York’s Landscape
Soon, it’s going to be possible to place a sports bet on a smartphone while enjoying a show on Broadway. New York is now officially an online sports gambling state after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed off on the state’s budget for the new fiscal year this past Monday. It was a signature that probably should […]
Insider
April 21, 2021
Gamingtec Commercial Director Liam Mulvaney: “Gamingtec’s Tomorrow Is to Become the Recognized Name in the Space of B2B Providers”
As Gamingtec’s name suggests the company is dedicated to building a series of software suites that empower sportsbooks and iGaming operators around the world, and particularly in places such as India and Latin America where the company has been able to deliver its turnkey products to a warm reception by businesses and consumers. There is […]
Sports
April 20, 2021
DraftKings Named PFL’s Official Sportsbook & Daily Fantasy Partner
DraftKings and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) entered into a multi-year partnership under which the Boston-based gaming brand was designated the Official Sportsbook and Daily Fantasy Partner of the league. “We are excited to further our relationship with the Professional Fighters League as their first official betting and daily fantasy partner.” Ezra Kucharz, Chief Business […]
Sports
April 20, 2021
Tulalip Tribes Bring Sports Betting to Washington
The Tulalip Tribes of Washington have reached an agreement with the Washington State Gambling Commission, bringing to the state in-person sports wagering at the tribe’s casinos or online bets if players are physically present in the casinos. Washington and Tulalip Tribes Reach an Agreement The Washington State Gambling Commission has reached an agreement with the […]
Legal
April 20, 2021
Massachusetts Fumbles the Ball with Sports Gambling Legislation
Massachusetts lawmakers need to be reminded of what happens when you fail to plan. There have been attempts over the past year to introduce legalized sports gambling, especially as revenue began to drop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that energy and enthusiasm have subsided somewhat. Even though Massachusetts isn’t completely free from the clutches […]
Sports
April 19, 2021
New Super League Threatens to Derail UEFA Champions League
Club football in Europe would probably never be the same after a weekend that saw top clubs set the foundations of a breakaway European Super League, sparking outrage among fans and UEFA. He Who Strikes First, Strikes Twice The announcement that top clubs from England, Spain and Italy joined forces to become founders of the […]
Sports
April 19, 2021
William Hill Still Performs Better Than GambetDC in Sports Gambling
William Hill’s footprint in the nation’s capital pales in comparison to that of GambetDC, the sportsbook operated by the DC Lottery, but the sportsbook has continued to be the go-to solution for the area’s sports gamblers. Limited to just a two-block radius of Capital One Arena, both through a physical book and an online option, […]
Business
April 16, 2021
NFL Just Signed Several Deals with Major Gambling Operators
As the old saying goes, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. The NFL was one of several sports leagues that helped push the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) into law, but it is now creating a new playbook after the US Supreme Court shot down the legislation in 2018. No […]
Legal
April 16, 2021
It’s Official: Arizona Becomes Latest State to Approve Sports Gambling
The 2020 and COVID-19 fiasco may have slowed down the progress of introducing sports gambling across the US, but states are now making up for the lost time. There is legislation being considered in a number of them to introduce legalized sports gambling and Arizona has now crossed the finish line. Following a successful run […]