Connecticut Governor Appoints Sports Media Exec As Lottery Board Chair

Rob Simmelkjaer

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont nominated Rob Simmelkjaer to head the Connecticut Lottery Board. Simmelkjaer is the CEO of Persona Media and former vice president of notable media groups (ESPN, NBC Sports). HARTFORD, Conn. — The Governor of Connecticut Ned Lamont nominated former journalist Rob Simmelkjaer … Read more

Bundesliga Betting: Arminia Bielefeld Favored Over VfL Osnabruck

Arminia Bielefeld

Bielefeld is a -145 favorite over VfL Osnabruck (+395). Arminia Bielefeld has a 4-0-1 record in their last five matches. This will be both teams’ first match since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. BIELEFELD, Germany — The 2. Bundesliga is bringing soccer bettors some … Read more

Odds Favor Louis Riddick To Be In MNF Booth For NFL Season

Louis Riddick

Booger McFarland and Joe Tessitore will not be returning to the ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast crew. Louis Riddick (+225) and Dan Orlovsky (+225) have the shortest odds to be the next two members of the ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast commentators. ESPN did try … Read more

Tiger, Peyton Favored Over Phil, Brady On May 24 Charity Event

Tiger Woods - Phil Mickelson

Tiger Woods is paired with Peyton Manning, as the duo is favored (-185) over Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady (+155). The event, “Champions for Charity”, will take place on May 24 at the Medalist Golf Club in Florida. HOBE SOUND, Fla. — The anticipated rematch … Read more

Blizzard, Sportradar Partner Up For Esports Betting Deal

Activion Blizzard Entertainment and Sportradar

The Overwatch League and Call of Duty League will have their betting activity monitored by Sportradar to help protect the leagues from betting corruption. Sportradar oversees the integrity of betting in the NFL, NBA, FIFA, MLB, and FIFA. Blizzard Entertainment will still continue its scheduled … Read more

Will The U.S. Ever Allow Political Betting? U.K. Sportsbooks Do

Joe Biden - Donald Trump

U.S. election betting likely won’t be available for the 2020 Election at state-regulated sportsbooks. The power to regulate political betting falls in the hands of state lawmakers state’s gambling regulatory authority. Donald Trump is favored at -120 odds to be re-elected as president. LAS VEGAS … Read more

Sports Betting Recap: KBO’s Opening Day On ESPN

Korean Baseball

ESPN will televise six live Korean Baseball Organization games per week. The KBO’s opening day was on Tuesday but the next games can be watched on ESPN at 1 a.m. ET. ESPN will have exclusive English-language rights for games and highlights for the 2020 season. … Read more

Disney Owns 6% Of DraftKings Stock From FOX Acquisition

Disney Shares In DraftKings

The Walt Disney Company owns 6% of DraftKings stock after the company was listed on the NASDAQ exchange last week. DraftKings stock ticker for the NASDAQ is DKNG. Currently, DraftKings shares are going for $20.12 on the stock market. ORLANDO — The daily fantasy sports … Read more

Bettors Have Turned To These 4 Disney Parks Prop Bets

Disney World Entrance

Disney World and Disneyland were both closed to the public in March due to Covid-19. Disneyland (California) has -140 odds of opening before January 1, 2021. Disney World (Florida) is favored (-200) to not make guests wear face masks while at the park. ORLANDO — … Read more

Wind Creek Bethlehem Files Petition To Offer Sports Betting In The Fall

Wind Creek Casino

Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino filed a petition that if approved would allow them to offer sports betting. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will view the petition at their next meeting. Wind Creek Bethlehem has been closed since March 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BETHLEHEM, … Read more

ZenSports Launches Product Suite For Sports Businesses

ZenSports

ZenSports has also created its cryptocurrency called SPORTS which can be used to place bets and gathering rewards on the platform. The Company hopes to use SPORTS as a common currency among Sports fans and businesses. ZenSports App is available for download on the App … Read more