Sports
May 11, 2021
Regulators in Colorado Call Year of Sports Gambling a Success
Colorado has enjoyed a strong first year for its sports betting segment despite a global pandemic and shuttered operations at casinos. Colorado’s Revenue Department Satisfied with Sports Gambling Results The Colorado Department of Revenue has released a statement commemorating the anniversary of the launch of sports betting in the Centennial State. In the official communication released on […]
Sports
May 10, 2021
Simplebet, Intralot Offer NBA, MLB Micro-Betting in DC, MT
Innovative sports betting technology company Simplebet announced today its partnership with Intralot saw the rollout of new real money micro-betting products in Washington DC and Montana, to cover action from the National Basketball League (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB). Following the Success from the NFL The launch of the first-ever automated micro-betting product on […]
Sports
May 10, 2021
Kentucky Derby Winner Fails Post-race Drug Test, May Be Disqualified
Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit’s allegedly tested positive for betamethasone in a post-race blood test. In a statement, Churchill Downs revealed that if the findings are upheld, Medina may be disqualified and Mandaloun may take the winner’s place. Medina Spirit Allegedly Tests Positive for an Anti-inflammatory Drug The Kentucky Derby was won by Medina Spirit […]
Legal
May 10, 2021
Texans Shouldn’t Expect Legalized Sports Gambling or Casinos in 2021
Texas may have a poker game bearing its name, but this doesn’t mean the state is gambling-friendly. Texas Hold’em poker is said to have originated in Robstown, TX, more than 100 years ago and, for a while, gambling could be found everywhere. That is no longer the case, though, and it doesn’t look like anything […]
Legal
May 7, 2021
Entain to Most Likely Acquire Licensing in Nevada by NGC
British gaming giant Entain is looking at a three-year betting license in Nevada as the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) will now deliberate the matter on May 20. Silver State Ready to Issue Three-Year License to Entain Entain will be most likely strengthening its presence in the Silver State through a three-year license in the wake of a Wednesday […]
Sports
May 7, 2021
KellyInVegas Join ESPN’s Sports Wagering Programming
ESPN brings Kelly Stewart on board to help the program boost its expertise in sports betting and offer audiences more actionable information on key wagering contests. Reinforcing ESPN’s Betting Podcasts with @KellyInVegas Kelly Stewart is joining ESPN’s team as a sports betting analyst, bringing a vast experience and insight into the inner workings of sports […]
Business
May 7, 2021
Penn 2021 First Quarter Results Point to Strong Recovery
Penn National Gaming revealed yesterday it generated in the first quarter of 2021 $1.27 billion of revenue driven by its online sports betting and iGaming businesses. 2019 Revenue Levels with Higher Trading Margin The increase of 14% compared to $1.16 billion posted in the first quarter of 2020 was more than enough for the gaming […]
Business
May 7, 2021
Is Poker Coming Back to Massachusetts Casinos Soon?
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission gradually lifts COVID-19-related restrictions. Although Governor Charlie Baker plans to lift all such restrictions until August 1, the MGC is yet to take action which may result in the return of poker games to Massachusetts casinos. MGC Gradually Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions Poker fans from Massachusetts may need to wait some more […]
Legal
May 7, 2021
Details of New Ohio Sports Gambling Bill Now on the Table
40, that’s the number of US states predicted to have legalized sports gambling within the next three years. There are at least five that could introduce their own markets this year, which would take the number of legal states to 30, not including Washington, DC and Puerto Rico. Ohio could be one of the next […]
Sports
May 7, 2021
MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks Are Now in the Sports Gambling Business
MLB and Arizona have something in common. They both ushered in a new era last month as MLB held its Opening Day on April 1, after having had to change up the schedule last year due to COVID-19, and the state approving sports gambling a short time later. With the passage of that legislation, Arizona […]