Parx Casino Begins Mobile Testing, Becomes 2nd Online Pennsylvania Sportsbook

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SugarHouse Casino was the first online PA sportsbook, which launched on the last day of May. The Parx Casino mobile betting platform will be operated by GAN plc. Bettors can earn up to $260 in bonuses for signing up and making their first wager. PHILADELPHIA … Read more

Legal Sports Betting: Where Do 2020 Candidates Stand For 1st Democratic Debates

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At the end of June, the very first Democratic primary debates will take place in Miami. Each candidate has plenty to talk about, but where do they stand on the legalization of sports betting? Even with PASPA being overturned in 2018, candidates have mixed feelings … Read more

Louisville Thoroughbred Society To Host Legal Sports Betting?

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The Louisville Thoroughbred Society has partnered with Churchill Downs to offer horse racing betting in downtown Louisville. The venue could also host Kentucky sports betting upon legalization. The private club is expected to open its doors sometime in early 2020. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – While traditional … Read more

Region-By-Region Outlook On Legal Sports Betting In U.S.

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Legal sports betting is now being operated in seven states and is pending launch in nine states. New Jersey is the only state so far that has come close to meeting its previous projections for sports betting revenue. The state has mobile sports betting. The … Read more

Horseshoe Southern Indiana To Change Name, Offer Sports Betting In 2020

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed sports betting into law on May 8, 2019. Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino will change its name to Ceasars Southern Indiana Casino in 2020. The casino will offer slot machines, a lounge with live entertainment, a non-smoking gaming area, and many … Read more

Legal Sports Betting In Arizona Unlikely Until Next Year

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• SB 1158 had strong initial support among the tribal casino community. • The bill sought to give Arizona tribes exclusive rights to offer sports wagering. • Tribes prefer in-casino wagering to SB 1158’s statewide kiosk model. PHOENIX – In January, chances seemed good that … Read more

Newgioco Group Announces Second-Gen Mobile Sports Betting Platform

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Newgioco Group is an international sports betting technology provider based in Toronto, Canada. Newgioco has partnerships with multiple sports betting locations in the state of Montana. Tallahassee, Fla. – In an ever-increasing and competitive sports betting industry, Newgioco Group took a major step forward this … Read more

Sports Betting In Maine, Passed Legislature And Sent To Governor

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Maine sports betting is set to become the nation’s first, “free-market” model to sports betting. Retail sportsbooks in Maine will have to pay 10% of sports betting revenue to the state while online sports wagering sites will have to pay 16%. The Maine Department of … Read more

Bet.Works Adds MGM Resorts’ VP To Already Impressive Staff

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• Bet.Works is based out of Las Vegas and was founded in 2018. • Jay Rood served as the Vice President of Race and Sports of MGM Resorts. • The company expects to enter into every legal sports betting state market in the upcoming years. … Read more

NFL Partners With NCAA To Limit Lower-Body Injuries

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Pooling NFL and NCAA data could help reduce player leg injuries. Cleat and turf technologies are being targeted for improvement. Lower-body ailments comprise the majority of football-related injuries. INDIANAPOLIS – In Indianapolis on Monday and Tuesday, the NFL hosted a league presentation on its new … Read more

New York Mobile Sports Betting Comes To Halt, Dies In Committee

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Sports betting in New York was officially approved at four-upstate casinos in 2013 via voter referendum and regulations for them were set in June of 2019. The NY constitution requires any gambling expansion in the state to be approved via voter referendum. New York sports … Read more

Brian Westbrook Believes Sports Betting Will Change NFL Training

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Former NFL star Brian Westbrook shares some thoughts about sports betting. He talks about how emerging technology will affect the NHL. He shared his thoughts during the Betting on Sports America conference. SECAUCUS, N.J. – Former Philadelphia Eagles star, Brian Westbrook, spoke about sports betting … Read more