Vikings, Rams, Chargers Among NFL Teams Not Opening Doors

Redskins Training Facility

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued a memo to NFL teams informing them they may begin reopening facilities. The teams must first be allowed to open via compliance with public health requirements in their jurisdictions. Teams must also implement protocols that were officially developed by the … Read more

Caesars Mobile Sportsbook Set To Launch In Indiana

Caesars Indiana Online Casino

Mobile registration will allow Caesars mobile sportsbook to launch safely in Indiana. This is the second mobile sportsbook to launch in Indiana during the coronavirus pandemic. INDIANAPOLIS – The Caesars mobile sportsbook got approval to launch in Indiana on Monday. The Indiana Gaming Commission gave … Read more

Newly Reopened Horse Racing Tracks Draw Huge Betting Handles

Horse Racing

Major horse racing tracks across the country are beginning to reopen (without fans) after an extended hiatus caused by the Coronavirus. Betting handle on races has increased greatly over similarly timed races in 2019. This suggests that the sports betting industry could rebound from its … Read more

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

Pennsylvania’s April Sports Betting Revenues Reached 11-Month Low

Pennsylvania Sportsbook

In April, Pennsylvania sports betting revenues reached their lowest point since May 2019. Pennsylvania’s betting handle and revenue were far lower than they’ve been in any single month since FanDuel launched its Pennsylvania sportsbook in July 2019. Relief won’t be possible until major sports leagues … Read more

Trump Looks For Balance Through Sporting Events

Donald Trump and Re-Opening Sports

Pro golf made its return this past weekend and President Donald Trump would like to see more of that. PGA Tour events will begin again in June while The PGA Championship is slated for August 3-9. JUNO BEACH, Fla. – President Donald Trump spoke about … Read more

Senator Addabbo Still Sees Online Sports Betting As The Solution

Senator Joe Addabbo

With the Coronavirus racking New York and greatly depleting its budget, mobile sports betting could provide tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in economic relief. New York residents can already enjoy mobile sports betting either in New Jersey or with international online sportsbooks. The … Read more

Preakness Stakes Rescheduled For October 3 Amid COVID-19 Concerns

145th Preakness

The Preakness Stakes revealed their official new date for the event on Saturday during an NBC Network special. The Triple Crown race has been taking place since 1873 in the city of Baltimore. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was part of the announcement as the Preakness … Read more