Bill Similar To Fair Pay To Play Act Surfaces In Florida

FSU Football

California has recently passed the Fair Pay to Play Act. Florida has pre-filed FL HB 251 to do the same for their student-athletes. The NCAA has threatened to remove California schools from the NCAA. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers have filed their own version of … Read more

How This One Small Rule Change Affects NBA Sports Betting

NBA Game

The NBA changed a rule so that teams must release an active and inactive roster 30 minutes before tipoff. The increased time of knowing the starting lineups will assist bettors in figuring out exactly what odds to take. Adam Silver has also sought out an … Read more

DraftKings Thirsty For More Partnerships, This Time With Pepsi

Pepsi

The partnership between the two companies creates the Pepsi Live Prediction Challenge, a free-to-play prediction game. Players compete each week for a share in prize money and a chance to go to Super Bowl 54 in Miami. The free-to-play game is available to those 18 … Read more

Arkansas Launches Its Third Sportsbook

Open

The Saracen Casino Annex is a preview of a new casino to be built next year. The sportsbook at Saracen Casino Annex will have limited maximum bet limits. The upcoming Saracen Casino Resort will have a full-fledged sportsbook. PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Play Shot … Read more

Gov. Appoints 3 Members To Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council

Governor Bill Lee

The Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council now has eight of the nine total positions filled. Only one more seat on the Council remains, but there are enough members to conduct business now. Kandace C. Stewart, the business operations and external affairs director for the Memphis … Read more

New Maryland Esports Law To Go Into Effect Oct 1

Esports Arena

MD HB 48 will allow organizations within Maryland to conduct esports competitions and offer real money and/or merchandise to those winners. Legal sports betting in Maryland will have to be approved via voter referendum. The esports industry is projected to reach over a billion dollars … Read more

California Signs Landmark ‘Fair Pay To Play Act’, Forever Changing College Sports

California

California became the first state to support student-athlete compensation with their passage of CA SB 206. Also known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, the bill allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA has warned California legislators that this … Read more

Oregon Sports Betting App Set To Launch October 7

Coming Soon

Oregon was one of the four states grandfathered into PASPA. Oregon currently has one retail sportsbook in Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Through the app, college betting is not allowed. SALEM, Ore. – After many delays, Oregon online sports wagering has a release date and will … Read more

Overwatch Grand Finals, A Near $1bn Industry You Can’t Bet Locally

OWL Grand Finals 2019

The Overwatch League Grand Finals happens on Sunday. $1.1 million will be awarded to the winning team. The esports industry is projected to reach $1.096 billion in revenue by the end of 2019. PHILADELPHIA – On Sunday, two esports teams will compete in the Overwatch … Read more