IGT’s, Delaware North Deal To Bring Back Sportsbooks In WV

WV Casinos

Two Delaware North owned casinos in West Virginia will be reopening their sportsbooks after nearly a year of being without one. The International Game Technology company is based out of the UK and its platform IGT PlaySports has taken in over $12 billion in sports … Read more

Can The Chiefs Big Win Sway MO Legislators On Sports Betting?

Missouri Sports Betting

There are 14 states that have launched sports betting with six others in line to launch their new laws allowing residents to take part in this form of gambling. The Judiciary Committee in Missouri will be presented with a sports wagering bill on January 13 … Read more

Mobile Sports Betting Could Be Coming To Arkansas

Arkansas Mobile Sports Betting

There are two brick-and-motor sportsbooks open in Arkansas right now. The Arkansas Racing Commission creates the rules and regulations for sports betting. The Commission is interested in changing some rules to allow for online and mobile betting. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In recent weeks, the … Read more

IGT PlaySports Now Offered At Oregon Casino

PlaySports Is Coming To Oregon

International Game Technology (IGT) and its PlaySports product have made its way to Oregon. The Mill Casino has chosen PlaySports as its provider for all of their facility’s sports betting needs. Self-service kiosks will make up the bulk of how customers will be able to … Read more

Legal Sports Betting Revenue Helps States Collect $100M In Taxes

Tax Money

Every state with legal sports betting taxes their sportsbooks’ revenue at a percentage ranging from 6.75% – 51%. While the majority of states only send tax contributions to their statehouse, others give to the cities or counties that host the books. Sports betting revenue and … Read more

Arkansas Launches Its Third Sportsbook

Open

The Saracen Casino Annex is a preview of a new casino to be built next year. The sportsbook at Saracen Casino Annex will have limited maximum bet limits. The upcoming Saracen Casino Resort will have a full-fledged sportsbook. PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Play Shot … Read more

Pope County Casino Application Process Re-opened Amid Lawsuits

Cherokee Nation Flag

Amendment 100, which passed in November of 2018, states that any casino application submitted for Pope or Jefferson County has to be endorsed by local officials. Last week, County Judge Ben Cross and the Quorum Court issued a letter of support for the Cherokee Nation … Read more

AR Sports Betting May Expand With Casino Backed By Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones

Legends Hospitality was founded in 2008 by Dallas Cowboys Owner, Jerry Jones, and New York Yankees Owner, George Steinbrenner. Legends Resort and Casino would be the first full-service casino in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas sports betting was approved by voters to take place in … Read more

What State Has The Smartest Sports Bettors?

Best Of The Best Sports Bettors

Betting action has surpassed $9 billion since May 2018 – when PASPA was repealed by the Supreme Court. Using the hold percentage from sportsbooks is the best indicator of sports bettors’ success. Sportsbooks have seen their hold percentages decrease in every financial quarter since Q3 … Read more

Pope County Divided On AR Sports Betting, Casino, State To Weigh In

Pope County Court House

Casino gaming and sports betting were both legalized when Amendment 100 was approved on the 2018 Arkansas Ballot. Gulfside Casino is the only casino operator to have applied to the Arkansas Racing and Gaming Commission with an endorsement from Pope County officials. The Arkansas Racing … Read more

Arkansas Sports Betting Officially Live At Oaklawn Park

First Arkansas Bet Wayne Smith

Arkansas previously legalized sports betting in November of 2018 via voter referendum. The sportsbook at Oaklawn Racing and Casino Resort comes as part of a $100 million expansion to the property. HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Razorback fans can rejoice. Sports betting in Arkansas officially went … Read more