FanDuel, DraftKings Slowly Taking Over WV Sports Betting Market

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FanDuel released its state-wide mobile sports wagering app in West Virginia on August 26. DraftKings launched its WV sportsbook app on August 28, 2019. DraftKings has been able to bring in $203,638.37 to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races since the app launched. CHARLESTON, W.Va. … Read more

Minnesota Residents Have A Sports Betting Option – Iowa Sportsbooks

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Sports betting in the state of Minnesota has yet to become a legalized pastime. Iowa recently made sports wagering legally, and Minnesota residents love the addition. Bills for legalization in Minnesota went to a standstill when the House was in session. MINNEAPOLIS – With two … Read more

Kambi Makes Plans To Enter Ohio Sports Betting Market

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Sports betting is not yet legal in Ohio, but lawmakers have begun the discussion. With a year-long session, Ohio can legalize sports betting at any time this year or next. Kambi said that JACK Entertainment had been a target of theirs to enter the Ohio … Read more

Preseason Football Gives Mississippi Sportsbooks A Needed Boost

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Nearly 47% of the August betting handle in Mississippi came from baseball betting alone. Bettors on football in Mississippi did quite poorly, equating to over 62% of all sports betting revenue. The sportsbooks posted their highest hold percentage (14.51%) since March of this year. BILOXI, … Read more

State Lottery Taking Cautionary Steps To Bring Sportsbooks Into TN

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In May, Tennessee became the first state to legalize online-only sports betting. The Tennessee Education Lottery is the regulatory body in charge of sports betting in TN. The State Lottery is looking to partner with a third-party service in order to vet potential Tennessee sportsbook … Read more

Three Sports Betting Bills Get Approval By Michigan House Committee

Three Sports Betting Bills Pass Committee in Michigan

Legal sports betting could be legal in the state of Michigan by Super Bowl 2020. Representative Brandt Iden is making changes to the bills that were approved by the Michigan House Committee. One change that is needed if Iden wants the signature of Governor Gretchen … Read more

With A Handle Of $8.5 million, Iowa Sports Betting Is Looking Strong

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Iowa sports betting went live on August 15. There are currently 13 sportsbooks taking bets in Iowa. Registering for an online Iowa-based sportsbook is only permitted at a retail sportsbook. DES MOINES, Iowa. – The handle for Iowa sports betting has reached $8.5 million within … Read more

Complaint Filed Against D.C. Sports Betting

D.C Is Being Sued Over A No-bid Sports Betting Contract

Gambling company, Intralot, will be heading up D.C. sports betting. Intralot already has control over the District’s lottery system. The contract awarded to the company is worth over 200 million dollars. WASHINGTON, DC – A complaint has been filed against Washington D.C. and their contract … Read more

Pennsylvania Turns Up The Jets In Time For NFL Sports Betting

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Pennsylvania sports betting hit a record high for betting handle, revenue, and taxes during August. With mobile betting and the NFL season back, bettors have more opportunities to place wagers. FanDuel Sportsbook at Valley Forge Casino led all Pennsylvania books with over $37 million in … Read more

FanDuel Looks At 2020 Elections As Next Betting Opportunity

2020 Election

It has been over a year since FanDuel launched their sportsbooks but odds on politics is not offered. Political betting is largely not allowed in the United States, as states restrict this type of wagering. Still, FanDuel wants to involve themselves with political betting odds. … Read more

New Jersey Sports Betting Back On Track With August’s Report

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The Meadowlands and Resorts Casino still consist of the heavy majority of all New Jersey sports betting action. The state’s sportsbooks kept $22 million in revenue for the month – the most since March of this year. With NFL betting back on the books, setting … Read more

Oregon Sports Betting App, Delayed According To Lottery Officials

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The Oregon sports betting app known as “Scoreboard” will be available to anyone over the age of 18 and inside the state’s borders. Scoreboard will not offer betting lines for college sports. This includes betting odds for the Oregon Ducks. Mobile sports betting in Oregon … Read more