The man who pleaded guilty to attempted match-fixing is Benjamin Bifalco. The teams in question were not publicly revealed. Match-fixing is why states are trying to limit bets on college games. NEW YORK – Benjamin Bifalco pleaded guilty on Thursday for attempting to fix an … Read more
D.C. United and Caesars Entertainment have just partnered in what looks to be a strategic move for a future sportsbook deal. Currently, D.C. United and Audi Field will have the Caesars branding until sports betting establishments become available to the public. Once the D.C. Lottery … Read more
Mississippi sports betting financial trends demonstrate the importance of college sports in the southeast. Sportsbooks didn’t set any records in January, but their month-to-month consistency was impressive. The success of the SEC in football and basketball drove a big chunk of January betting action. BILOXI, … Read more
The Nevada caucuses take place on Saturday, February 22. About 70% of the Democratic voters live in the Las Vegas area. Senator Bernie Sanders is leading both in the polls and in online sportsbooks. LAS VEGAS – On Saturday, February 22, the Nevada caucus will … Read more
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Furry faceoff against each other in a rematch for the ages. Wilder is coming in as the favorite to win, however sportsbooks show there is a lot of action being played on the underdog Fury. The first time these fighters faced … Read more
Casey Urlacher was charged with two offenses related to an illegal gambling operation. Urlacher allegedly acted as an agent recruiting gamblers for a Costa Rica-based sportsbook. As Illinois prepares to launch statewide sports betting, this bust comes at a convenient time. CHICAGO – Casey Urlacher, … Read more
XFL Week 3 is seeing a lot of betting action. Games like the New York Guardians vs the St. Louis BattleHawks are showing long odds for the underdogs. Both the Houston Roughnecks and the DC Defenders are hoping to stay undefeated. TAMPA BAY, Fla. – … Read more
Sports betting was first legalized in Illinois back June of 2019. J.B. Pritzker claims that sportsbooks should open before March Madness. It is unknown whether or not mobile sportsbooks will open at the same time. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor J.B. Pritzker said on Wednesday that … Read more
Churchill Downs Incorporated and Ainsworth add Scientific games to their partnership. Scientific Games brings at least five different games to their historical racing machines. Churchill Downs Racetrack is where the annual Kentucky Derby is held. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and Ainsworth are … Read more
Michael Bloomberg joined the other Democratic candidates for the first time, resulting in a poor showing for the former NY Governor. Bloomberg’s odds to win the Democratic nomination dropped following, while Bernie Sanders odds increased. The debate led to odds shifting for all candidates with … Read more
Pennsylvania became the latest state to post a record handle during the 2019-2020 NFL playoffs. Revenues increased even more drastically than the handle, thanks largely to the Eagles’ playoff loss. Record revenues also meant record tax collections for both the state and cities. HARRISBURG, Penn. … Read more
There are now six active online sportsbooks in Iowa and counting. DraftKings has been operating retail sportsbooks in Iowa through its partnership with Wild Rose Casinos. In-person registration will still be required in order to use DraftKings Sportsbook in Iowa. DES MOINES, Iowa – On … Read more