Rhode Island Sports Betting Lawsuit Dismissed, But Not Over

Rhode Island Sports Betting Lawsuit Dismissed

Land-based sports betting in Rhode Island became legal in June of 2018 and mobile betting became legal in March. A state-wide mobile sports wagering app in Rhode Island was launched by the State Lottery on September 4. The lawsuit against legal sports betting in R.I. … Read more

Belterra Casino Is Now Actively Taking Sports Bets

The FanDuel Sportsbook at Belterra Casino

Indiana sports betting is actively going on. Belterra Casino has partnered with FanDuel for their sportsbook. Belterra’s new sportsbook is expected to bring in customers from multiple states. FLORENCE, Ind. – The FanDuel Sportsbook at Belterra Casino took its first bets on Monday. Belterra partnered … Read more

South Bend Tribal Casino Looking To Offer IN Sports Betting

South Bend Four Winds

The Four Winds South Bend Casino is operated by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. The Pokagon Band operates three Four Winds Casino locations in Michigan where they have a Class III tribal gaming compact signed with the state. Sports betting in Indiana is already … Read more

Potential IL Sports Betting Operators Given New Licensure Requirements

Marcus Fruchter Illinois Gaming Control Board

The bill that legalized sports betting in Illinois also authorized the construction of six new casinos in the state.  Those seeking casino licenses in Illinois will now have to abide by heightened ethical standards set by the Illinois Gaming Commission.  The emergency rules set by … Read more

Seneca Resorts Is Now An Official Sponsor Of The Buffalo Bills

Bills partner with Seneca Resorts

Special giveaways will happen at Seneca Casinos for Buffalo Bills fans. Promotions will occur to keep Bills fans entertained. More NFL teams could gain casino sponsorships. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Pegula Sports & Entertainment has appointed Seneca Resorts and Casinos as partners with the Buffalo … Read more

Wisconsin Sports Betting Still In Question With Midwest Expansion

No Sportsbooks In Wisconsin

There were no Wisconsin sports betting bills introduced during the 2019 legislative session. Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana have all legalized sports betting. Minnesota also considered legalizing the activity in 2019 and Michigan still has a chance to do so this year. Sports Betting in Wisconsin … Read more

North Carolina has a state lottery and two tribal casinos.

NC Gov Roy Cooper

North Carolina has a state lottery and two tribal casinos. Both tribal sportsbooks will be able to take bets on sporting events as early as November 2019. This study will help legislatures better understand the sports betting in its entirety in order to decide on … Read more

Cowboys Owner Believes US Sports Betting Will Increase NFL Viewership

Jerry Jones

In 2018, 64 of the top 100 live programs aired on TV were NFL related. Television networks ESPN, FOX, NBC, and CBS all have NFL contracts that end in 2022. Sports betting is causing a surge in NFL fans nationwide. DALLAS – Jerry Jones, the … Read more

Experts To Meet At Fourth Annual Chicago Sports Summit

Chicago Sports Summit 2019

Topics will include sports agent deals, the health of athletes and the sports betting industry. There will be four panels with the industry’s leading experts. All proceeds from the event will go to local charities for educational development. CHICAGO – The 4th Annual Chicago Sports … Read more

Rhode Island Hopes NFL Betting Will Break Sports Betting Records

Rhode Island Sports Betting Revenue For July

The sports betting handle in Rhode Island has decreased three of the last four months. Twin River Casino is only $11,500 from collecting over $5 million in sports betting revenue on the year. Tiverton Casino will likely break the $1 million state tax contribution mark … Read more