The NFL now has deals with Caesars, Sportradar, and DraftKings, but no direct sports betting partnerships. NFL teams, including the Redskins and Rams, are trying to implement betting-like platforms of their own. Executives of the NFL believe they already get great ratings without sports betting. … Read more
Revenue from legalizing sports betting jumped from $261.3 million in 2017 to $430.2 million in 2018 once PASPA was overturned. The study will take place to help people better understand if the legalization of sports gambling is troublesome. Gambling addiction often occurs in people that … Read more
The National Center for Responsible Gaming will be studying the effects of legalized sports betting throughout the country. The American Gaming Association donated $100,000 to the study alone. According to the AGA, an estimated 7 million people are projected to bet at casino sportsbooks next … Read more
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
The American Gaming Association has estimated that over $150 billion is used to wager on sports annually, predominately with the use of offshore sportsbooks. According to the survey by AGA, 23% of bettors would place a $25 wager on the New England Patriots to win … Read more
The Green Bay Packers have become the fourth NFL franchise to gain sponsorship by a casino. NFL teams becoming officially sponsored by businesses affiliated with gambling is fairly new, beginning last year. Wisconsin has not yet legalized sports betting for its residents. GREEN BAY, Wis. … Read more
Sinclair Broadcasting recently agreed to acquire 21 regional sports networks and Fox College Sports from The Walt Disney Co. for $10.6 billion. ESPN previously signed a partnership with Caesars Entertainment to run it’s ‘Daily Wager’ program. There are currently 11 states with active sportsbooks and … Read more
Iowa sportsbooks officially began taking in bets on August 15, 2019. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is a strong opponent of any gambling expansion in his state. The Horsemen’s Benevolent Protection Association has begun a petition in order to put gambling expansion at the state’s horse … Read more
Horseshoe Casino, Indiana’s largest casino, is expected to launch their sportsbook on September 4, 2019, the day before the 2019 NFL season will begin. The American Gaming Association estimated that American’s wagered $6 billion on last season’s Super Bowl alone. MS sportsbooks show last season … Read more
Sara Slane previously served as Senior Vice president of public affairs for the American Gaming Association before leaving to create her own advisory firm. There are nine out of 31 NHL teams located in a state with legal sports betting. The NHL previously signed a … Read more
Colorado voters will decide whether or not to authorize legal sports betting in the state. Sports betting tax revenue would help fund the Colorado Water Plan. Various environmental advocacy groups are debating the merits of the proposal. DENVER –Colorado sports betting cleared the first hurdle … Read more
The American Gaming Association is often cited for its research into the US sports betting industry. Three leaders will assume additional responsibilities in light of the departure of two executive vice presidents. WASHINGTON – The American Gaming Association (AGA), a pivotal advocate for the US … Read more