Legalizing Sports Betting Would Solve The “Single Greatest Threat” of Kentucky

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Kentucky is $39 billion short for paying pensions over the next 30 years. The state could generate $48 million a year from legalizing sports betting. The bill to permit sports betting was approved in Committee this month. Kentucky legislators unanimously approved House Bill 175 in the … Read more

PGA TOUR To Embrace Sports Betting Sponsorships; Players Welcome New Regulations

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PGA TOUR Will Allow Players To Be Sponsored By Major Gambling Companies Gambling Companies Can Now Be Considered Official Marketing Partners of the PGA New Policies Are Effective Starting This Week Golfers participating in the PGA TOUR have long been sponsored by major brands such … Read more

Sports Betting Bill Passes Committee, Moves To Arizona Senate Floor

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SB 1158 failed to pass committee, leaving AZ sports betting legalization on life support Sponsor Sen. Sonny Borrelli used controversial “strike all” amendment to reintroduce an altered version of the bill as SB 1163. SB 1163 bars sports betting in major counties, allows tribal exclusivity/ownership … Read more

Ex-manager Bobby Valentine, Tribes, and Lottery Weigh In On Connecticut Sports Betting

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In fiscal year 2018, the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes provided the CT with $273 million Connecticut tribal leadedrs are fighting for sports gambling exclusivity in the state MGM Resorts and other casinos have expressed interest in enterting the CT sports betting market HARTFORD, Conn. … Read more

Nevada Declines MLB Request To Ban Spring Training Betting

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LAS VEGAS – Major League Baseball is doubling down on its “integrity” strategy as Spring Training gets underway, asking the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to pull the plug on all wagers being offered on its preseason contests. The NGCB, however, declined to stop state … Read more

MLB And Sportradar Partner To Sell Official League Data To Sportsbook Operators

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Sportradar is an international provider and seller of sports information and data Mark Cuban, Michael Jordan, and Ted Leonsis are all advisory board members for Sportradar This is MLB’s first major partnership involving sports betting outside of the U.S. With the rapid expansion of sports … Read more

Connecticut Public Hearing Opens A Major Debate On Sports Betting Exclusivity Rights

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Connecticut has two bills in the Public Safety and Security Committee discussing sports betting. Legalizing sports betting in Connecticut could bring in over $15 million in tax revenue. The state’s current tribal compact gives the two tribal casinos exclusive gaming rights. HARTFORD, Conn. – After … Read more

Monumental Sports To Make A Monumental Renovation Of Capital One Arena

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WASHINGTON – Phase II of the $50 million renovations to Capital One Arena was announced by Monumental Sports & Entertainment earlier this week. Monumental Sports, who owns the venue, released their plans for the privately funded $15 million addition which includes adding a new scoreboard, … Read more

Kansas Sports Wagering Act May Include Mobile Apps; Betting At Local Restaurants and Bars

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TOPEKA, Kan. – Over a month has passed since the Kansas Sports Wagering Act was introduced to the State House of Representative and almost all options are still on the table. Kansas Rep. Francis Awerkamp gave new insight on the subject to the State Affairs … Read more