William Hill US Launches First Illinois Sportsbook In Elgin

William Hill - Grand Victoria Casino

William Hill US launched a sportsbook at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Illinois. This is the first William Hill sportsbook in the Prairie State. The launch is a part of a multi-state deal between Eldorado Resorts, William Hill, and Caesars Entertainment. ELGIN, Ill.- Sports … Read more

The IBIA Pushes For Live In-Game Online Betting In Australia

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA)

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has published an official response to the Australian Sports Wagering Scheme (ASWS). The response was to advocate for online live in-game sports wagering in Australia. Currently, live sports betting in Australia is only available at physical sportsbooks or over … Read more

Plex Streaming Service To Host New SportsGrid Sporting Network

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SportsGrid has launched a sporting network on popular streaming service Plex. The network will be a linear video gaming network exclusively available on the television streaming platform. SportsGrid plans to bring 24/7 coverage of all major sporting events as well as provide real-time stats and … Read more

Early Look At UFC Fight Night 175 Betting Odds

Brunson vs. Shahbazyan

Edmen Shahbazyan has -265 odds to beat Derek Brunson in their middleweight bout. Vicente Luque has -180 odds to beat Randy Brown. Joanne Calderwood has -170 short odds to beat Jennifer Maia in the women’s flyweight matchup. LAS VEGAS – With Fight Night 175 incoming, … Read more

Casino Queen Combines With DraftKings For Illinois Sports Betting

Casino Queen

Casino Queen partnered with DraftKings and will rebrand as DraftKings at Casino Queen. The partnership brings mobile and land-based sports betting to the East St. Louis area. This is DraftKings’ first deal with an Illinois casino operator. EAST ST LOUIS, Ill. – DraftKings has officially … Read more

Lindsey Graham and Athletic Directors Against College Sports Betting

Senator Lindsey Graham

South Carolina representative Lindsey Graham along with Pittsburg athletic director Heather Lyke have pushed to outlaw betting on college sports. Lyke’s argument is the many states that prohibit wagering on in-state collegiate sporting events. Graham argues that college betting can have negative effects on students … Read more

Colorado Scores Fourth Sportsbook At Wildwood Casino

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The Wildwood Casino launches Woody’s Sportsbook becoming the fourth sports betting locale in the state. This is the first sportsbook in the Cripple Creek area. The sportsbook is powered by ISI Race & Sports, a Las Vegas-based sports betting operator. CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. – Colorado’s … Read more

Oklahoma Sports Betting Compacts Denied By State Supreme Court

Oklahoma Supreme Court

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules 7-1 against compact agreements between the governor and tribal casinos that would allow sportsbooks in their venues. Legislators argue that the compacts are invalid as sports betting is outlawed in Oklahoma, making any agreement on the contract invalid. There has been … Read more

New York Legislators More Open To Mobile Betting This Session

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie

Lawmakers in New York are polling assembly members to see if mobile sports betting will be voted into law during the next session. The push for mobile betting comes from the New York economy being crippled by the coronavirus. Carl Heastie, New York Assembly Speaker, … Read more