April Sports Betting Revenue Slowed To A Trickle In West Virginia

West Virginia Sports Betting

West Virginia handled only $1.9 million in April sports wagers and collected $124,000 in revenue—a 6.54% hold rate. These figures were drastic reductions from the pre-COVID-19 handle and revenue figures. While West Virginia is beginning to reopen, the sports betting industry won’t be able to … 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

COVID-19 Could Help Sports Betting Legalization Says Penn National CEO

Jay Snowden

The Coronavirus pandemic has been leaving states with major gaps in their budget because shutdowns have halted incoming tax revenue. People in the sports betting industry think that states may begin to legalize sports betting quickly to gain a new source of revenue that will … Read more

Nevada Setting Up To Reopen Casinos With Limited Capacity

Vegas Reopening

The Nevada Gaming Commission has accepted new guidelines to reopen casinos in the state. Potentially, over 400 casinos can be reopened in the near future with limited capacity. The Commission claims that safety and health is their number one concern. LAS VEGAS – The Nevada … Read more

Analyzing the NFL Schedule To Determine The MVP

NFL Schedule - MVP

The NFL schedule was released on Thursday Night displaying many games where MVP candidates will face off. Week 3 will feature two non-conference showdowns between Dak Prescott vs Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes vs Lamar Jackson. With a tough road schedule, the MVP odds for … Read more

Bundesliga Returns May 16, Betting Odds Already Posted

Budesliga - Borussia Dortmond

The German soccer league Bundesliga will resume the regular season schedule on May 16 after receiving approval from the government to do so. Betting lines are already up for the first six matchups that will occur on day one of the comeback. Borussia Dortmond is … Read more

UFC 249 Betting Looks To Be As Big As NFL Draft

UFC 249

UFC 249 is getting major action at online sportsbooks, the most since the NFL Draft. The main card between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje has sports bettors clambering. Ferguson is the favorite at -170 odds to take the win. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – UFC 249 is … Read more

Michigan Allows Online And Mobile Betting On Horse Racing

Horse Racing Betting App

The Michigan Gaming Control Board will now allow third-party mobile sportsbooks to apply for licenses to offer horse racing betting in the state. Northville Downs Race Track, the one horse racing track in the state is currently shut down until at least May 29 due … 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