Nevada’s Sports Betting Handle In October Reached $660 Million

Nevada Sports Betting Revenue

Nevada had a record-breaking month in sports betting handle for the state with $660 million in wagers. They lagged 18% behind the national record for handle of $803 million that is held by New Jersey. LAS VEGAS – Nevada posted their October sports betting numbers, … Read more

Bally’s Strikes Deal To Launch Online Sports Betting In Iowa

Bally's Online sports betting

Iowans will now have a Bally’s sportsbook available to them come the beginning of the new year. The gambling powerhouse has made a deal with Elite Casino Resorts in Iowa to open a mobile sports betting platform in the state. Iowa will be the first … Read more

How To Bet On Sports When Traveling To A State With Legal Sports Betting

Pennsylvania Welcome Sign

There are a total of 25 states that have legalized sports betting, 19 of which have active sportsbooks. Residency in a state is not required when betting on sports in a state with legal sportsbooks. Withdrawals can be made when travelers head home, but further … Read more

BetMGM Now The First Gaming Partner Of The Pittsburgh Steelers

BetMGM - Steelers

BetMGM will now have access to Pittsburgh Steelers promotional materials such as in-stadium signage and various digital and television platforms. Pittsburgh Steelers logos and other assets will now be available for BetMGM to use. The partnership was announced just days before the Pittsburgh Steelers take … Read more

Bookie Brief: Political Odds – The Transition Has Begun 11/24/2020

Janet Yellen

Emily Murphy, the head of the General Services Administration approved the formal presidential transition, clearing the way for Biden to begin filling out his cabinet. Michele Flournoy had the shortest odds at -2000 to be the next US Secretary of Defense. Joe Biden selected Janet … Read more

LegalSportsBetting Brief: MA & Ohio Sessions Wind Down 11/24/2020

Ohio - Massachusetts Statehouses

PointsBet and their mobile application have launched in Colorado while Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino in Pennsylvania will now be home to a retail sportsbook with Betfred USA Sports. Pennsylvania, Colorado, and other legal sports betting states nationwide will see more sportsbooks opening in the near … Read more

Golden Nugget, Greenbrier Partner For Online Sportsbook And Casino

The Greenbriar

Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) will launch online sports betting and gambling in the West Virginia market. GNOG will supply its offering under one of The Greenbrier’s licenses. The deal will see a percentage of the net gaming revenue supplied back to The Greenbrier. WHITE … Read more

Stakeholders Cosign Letter Urging Lawmakers To Legalize MA Sportsbooks

Gillette Field

Major sports teams, sportsbooks, and other stakeholders are urging Massachusetts lawmakers to pass a sports betting bill before the end of 2020. DraftKings, FanDuel, and MGM Resorts are among the sportsbooks pushing the legislation. The New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox have also … Read more

Capitol Hill Sportsbook Opening Delayed By Resident Opposition

DC Sports Betting Kiosks

Handle 19, a retail sports betting facility is awaiting its final piece of approval from the DC Lottery to open their sportsbook on Pennsylvania Street in Capitol Hill. Residents of the neighborhood are fighting the opening of Handle 19 as they do not want a … Read more

The Bookie Brief: Entertainment Betting Odds 11/23/2020

Kaitlyn Bristowe

Kaitlyn Bristowe is favored to win Dancing With The Stars with -175 odds Michael Jordan is favored to beat LaVar Ball with -165 odds. Ken Jennings is favored to be the next host of Jeopardy. LAS VEGAS — Over the past few weeks, there have … Read more

Odds For The Next U.S. Attorney General Split Between 3 Names

Senator Doug Jones

Doug Jones, Sally Yates, and Lisa Monaco have +200 favored odds to be the next Attorney General. Jones and Joe Biden are longtime friends, leading to speculation that he will be selected. Xavier Becerra has +600 long odds to be selected as Biden’s Attorney General. … Read more

Cincinnati Councilman Arrested For Bribes With Ties To Sports Betting

P.G. Sittenfeld

A third member of Cincinnati’s City Council has been charged with taking bribes this year. P.G. Sittenfeld took $40,000 from undercover FBI agents to help on future projects, like a sports betting establishment. The Councilman could see up to 20 years in prison if found … Read more