MGM Launches GameSense At Empire City Casino To Assist Problem Gamblers

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Nearly 1 million guests of Empire City Casino have undergone interactions with GameSense since the 2017 launch. Employees of the casino are also being better prepared to help guests keep gambling as a hobby and overdo it. MGM Resorts paid $850 million to purchase Empire … Read more

Wimbledon 2019: Key American Players & Matchups To Watch

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Of the remaining American tennis players, only Serena Williams has won a Grand Slam Event. Rounds 3 and 4 of The Championships, Wimbledon will take place this weekend from Friday to Sunday. Though some of the Americans below have been eliminated for their single’s events, … Read more

DC Council To Reconsider Intralot Sports Betting Contract

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Councilmembers found errors in the lottery and sports betting contract with Intralot, Inc., including large payments to subcontractors associated with city officials. Councilmember Jack Evans stepped down from his position on the Metro Board of Directors, as the FBI raided his house for evidence from … Read more

Shopping Strip Owners Sued Over Potential NJ Sportsbook

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The NJ sportsbook would be located at Market Place and Towne Place at Garden State Park in Cherry Hill. Construction of a “sports bar” has been in the works since May of 2018. Garden State Park horse racing course closed in 2001, well before legal … Read more

This July 4th Weekend In Sports: World Cup Final, Wimbledon, & MLB

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The USWNT is one match away from breaking the record for most FIFA World Cup wins in a row. Wimbledon will enter into the Third and Fourth rounds this weekend, with many notable athletes taking the court. There is a weekend full of MLB action, … Read more

Legal MLB Betting: Independence Day Edition

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A dozen MLB games will be played on July 4, starting at 11:05 AM EST when the Miami Marlins take on the Washington Nationals. Betting options on the games can be found in nine legal sports betting states, or with offshore sports betting sites. By … Read more

Minnesota Vikings Buy Into $25 Million Call Of Duty Esports Franchise

Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings’ franchise will join Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty esports league. Teams from cities all over the country and within France compete in the league. Other professional sports franchises have shown interest in or have purchased professional esports teams. MINNEAPOLIS – The Wilf family, … Read more

IMG Could Acquire Exclusive Rights To Official ATP Data In $1 Billion Deal

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The global talent and event agency is close to finalizing a 10-year data deal with the ATP. Tennis is one of the most bet-on sports in the world. IMG would use the ATP’s official data in its sports betting initiatives. NEW YORK – Per SportsBusiness … Read more

PointsBet Signs 20-Year Deal With Historic Illinois Racetrack

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PointsBet is expanding into Illinois via its partnership with the Hawthorne Race Course. The Australian sportsbook company got its US start in New Jersey. Illinois sports betting was legalized last week. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – PointsBet, the upstart Australian sportsbook, is expanding its footprint in the … Read more

MSG Network Inks Deal With VSiN To Air Daily Sports Betting Show

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MSG Network is expanding its sports betting coverage by syndicating VSiN’s daily “Follow the Money” program. “Follow the Monday” airs daily from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST. The show blends humorous sports analysis with odds breakdowns and betting advice. NEW YORK – On July … Read more

SBTech Appoints Melissa Riahei To Fuel US Sports Betting Growth

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SBTech is an international supplier of online sports betting and iGaming platforms. Melissa Riahei previously served as General Counsel to the Illinois Lottery. SBTech currently has partnerships with Churchill Downs, Golden Nugget, and Resorts Casino Hotel. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – SBTech, an international supplier of online … Read more