Sports betting in Illinois will become legal upon the signing of IL SB 690. Betting scandals have plagued the state in the past but hopes are that they remain as history. Betting in stadiums is prohibited per MLB rules, though the league is looking to … Read more
The Arkansas Racing Commission approved the sports betting request from Oaklawn Racing Casino & Resort. The very first sportsbook in Arkansas will open on July 1. The owners are hoping that they can also offer state-wide mobile wagering. By Daniel Borjas HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – … Read more
MT POCONO, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Gaming Board approved sports betting for the Mount Airy Casino Resort & Spa on Wednesday. What Will The Casino Look Like? The upcoming sportsbook will be built in one of the casino’s old clubs. They will convert the Gypsies … 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
eSports is about to turn into a billion-dollar industry. Online sportsbooks online are picking up odds for eSports events. No land-based sportsbooks are taking action on eSports. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – eSports will become $1 billion industry in 2019 with plenty of opportunities to bet it. Traditional … Read more
New Jersey successfully challenged PASPA, fighting for states’ rights in regards to legal sports betting, on May 14, 2018. The legal bet in New Jersey was made on June 14, 2018, by Governor Phil Murphy at Monmouth Park. New Jersey has collected more tax revenue … Read more
The total revenue within the commercial gaming industry in the US reached a total of $41.7 billion, according to the AGA report. Sports Betting in the US is currently active and regulated in eight states. Several states have either legalized the activity this year or … Read more
Sports betting legislation has so far largely favored commercial casinos over tribal operators. New Mexico’s Tamaya Nation used an allowance in NM and federal law to implement legal sports wagering on their casino grounds. It is possible that other Indian nations could use this same … Read more
Sports betting In Iowa was officially signed into law on May 13, 2019, when Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds approved IA SF 617. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is in charge of establishing rules for Iowa sportsbooks to follow as well as approve any casino … Read more
Wagering on professional sports as well as out-of-state collegiate teams/events is permitted. In-state colleges or events being played inside New York state lines will be off limits. Officials believe New York sports betting could start as early as August or September. ALBANY – The New … Read more
The total funds invested in Encore Boston Harbor has surpassed $2.5 billion. The casino will be able to pair with Miomni Gaming and BetBull through partnership deals. The three casinos in Massachusetts have agreed upon how sports betting should play out. BOSTON – The Encore … Read more
The Wire Act has been ruled to apply strictly to sports betting, pending appeal. This ruling allows gamblers and gaming operators the economic benefit of shared liquidity. Shared liquidity would help reduce the cost and risks associated with sports betting. LAS VEGAS – Last week, … Read more