Andy Faust 
In February, the DC Council bypassed the bidding process in its search for a sports betting partner. DC Lottery operator Intralot was awarded a $215 million contract to offer sports betting in the city. Council opposition to the Intralot selection has been growing of late. … Read more
Caesars Entertainment is renovating its seven IN gaming venues in preparation for legal sports betting. Indiana legalized sports wagering in May and is aiming for a September launch. Caesars’ IN sportsbook rollout should not be impacted by the company’s pending sale to Eldorado Resorts. INDIANAPOLIS … Read more
The Rivers Casino’s BetRivers sports wagering app will undergo two days of testing. The tests will ensure that geo-fencing and age-restricted play operate reliably. Thursday is the targeted public launch of the BetRivers platform. PITTSBURGH – The Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is rolling out its mobile … Read more
The Louisville Thoroughbred Society has partnered with Churchill Downs to offer horse racing betting in downtown Louisville. The venue could also host Kentucky sports betting upon legalization. The private club is expected to open its doors sometime in early 2020. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – While traditional … Read more
• SB 1158 had strong initial support among the tribal casino community. • The bill sought to give Arizona tribes exclusive rights to offer sports wagering. • Tribes prefer in-casino wagering to SB 1158’s statewide kiosk model. PHOENIX – In January, chances seemed good that … Read more
Pooling NFL and NCAA data could help reduce player leg injuries. Cleat and turf technologies are being targeted for improvement. Lower-body ailments comprise the majority of football-related injuries. INDIANAPOLIS – In Indianapolis on Monday and Tuesday, the NFL hosted a league presentation on its new … Read more
Bleacher Report has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to inject sports betting odds into its Draft coverage. This is the most public example to date of the new betting-based sports media model. Tune in to see how the NBA Draft’s picks affect live futures odds in … Read more
The West Springfield Town Council passed a sports betting resolution this week. The resolution asks the MA legislature to allow small business owners to receive sports betting licenses. MA sports betting is likely to be the exclusive domain of licensed casino operators. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – … Read more
• St. Louis is the 13th-ranked gambling market in the US. • MO casinos reported 1% year-over-year growth, while KS casinos grew by 5%. • Sports betting has not yet been legalized in either state. ST. LOUIS – According to a new survey by the … Read more
The SugarHouse Casino is being rebranded to Rivers Casino Philadelphia. SugarHouse owner Rush Street Gaming owns three Rivers Casino properties in the northeastern USA. The project will cost $15 million and be completed by Q3 2019. By: Andy Faust PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia’s first casino is … Read more
The DC Lottery has contracted with INTRALOT to run the city’s mobile betting platform. The pending contract is for 5 years and $215 million. Some councilmembers claim that the contract award process was unfair. WASHINGTON – Washington D.C. formally legalized sports betting via a … Read more
• Gov. Steve Bullock (D) vetoed SB 330 on May 3. • The bill’s veto override fell well short of the necessary 2/3 vote during polling. • For now, MT sports betting will be online and administered by the state lottery. HELENA, Mont. – On … Read more