Legal MLB Betting: Independence Day Edition

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A dozen MLB games will be played on July 4, starting at 11:05 AM EST when the Miami Marlins take on the Washington Nationals. Betting options on the games can be found in nine legal sports betting states, or with offshore sports betting sites. By … Read more

Minnesota Vikings Buy Into $25 Million Call Of Duty Esports Franchise

Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings’ franchise will join Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty esports league. Teams from cities all over the country and within France compete in the league. Other professional sports franchises have shown interest in or have purchased professional esports teams. MINNEAPOLIS – The Wilf family, … Read more

Regulations Only Thing Holding Back TN Bettors From Sports Betting

TN Gov Bill Lee

Governor Bill Lee did not sign the sports betting measure but allowed it to become law. Legislators are unsure of a specific launch date, with answers ranging from mid-NFL season to mid-NBA season. Tennessee’s licensing fee of $750,000 marks the highest fee in the nation. … Read more

Rivers Casino Renovates Sportsbook, Becomes 3rd PA Online Betting Platform

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Rivers Casino has generated the highest handle, revenue, and tax contributions of all PA sportsbooks since launch and YTD. They are also responsible for over $100,000 in tax contributions to the city of Pittsburgh on top of the $1.8 million to the state. Bettors will … Read more

Are RI Sports Bettors The Best In The Country? Numbers Support The Claim

Are RI Sports Bettors The Best In The Country?

Rhode Island bettors have won 96.28% of all action year-to-date – the highest amongst every legal sports betting state. Almost $2.5 million has been contributed to the state in sports wagering taxes since RI’s November 2018 launch. Twin River Casino is the clear market leader … Read more

California Could Put Sports Betting On The 2020 November Ballot

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No regulatory framework exists under the measure, just the permission to discuss and renegotiate the tribal compact. Legislators want sports betting in a variety of gambling establishments while the tribes want it exclusively. The tribal casinos also want to see card rooms banned from offering … Read more

New Jersey Outshined Nevada In Sports Betting Handle, Revenue, And Taxes

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Since PASPA was repealed, over $9 billion has been wagered at legal, state-licensed sportsbooks. Nevada has seen New Jersey take in more revenue in three of the first twelve months of post-PASPA sports betting. Every state (except New Jersey and Pennsylvania) posted their lowest betting … Read more

West Virginia Mobile Betting Delayed Further, NFL Season Becomes New Timeline

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Mobile sports betting in WV launched days before the new year but lasted less than 3 weeks. The state has received nearly $100,000 in tax contributions since the September sports betting launch. Only three of the five WV sportsbooks are actively accepting wagers. CHARLESTON, W.V. … Read more

Borgata Plans Athlete Meet-And-Greet For Moneyline’s Grand Opening

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MGM Resorts’ cost for the Moneyline Bar & Book renovation was budgeted at $12 million. A pop-up art gallery and sports memorabilia store will be available during the grand opening. Borgata emphasized the inclusion of entertainment and food alongside their sports betting operation. ATLANTIC CITY, … Read more

Allowing Student-Athlete Income? Say Bye To Championships Says NCAA

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CA SB 208 was introduced on February 4 by Senators Nancy Skinner (D- Berkeley) and Steven Bradford (D- Gardena). The measure must be out of the committees by July 11 in order to have the potential to pass this year. The NCAA sent a letter … Read more