National Guard Called In As Vegas Sportsbooks Reopen During Protests

Las Vegas Casinos Open

Nevada governor Steve Sisolak brings in the national guard as Las Vegas casinos set to reopen during the nationwide protests. Sisolak ensures the national guard is not there to prevent protests but only to ensure a safe relaunch of casinos. Casinos are able to relaunch … Read more

Virtual Sports May Be New Addition To Oregon Sports Betting

Oregon Sports Betting

The Oregon Lottery is looking to add virtual sports betting to their Scoreboard sports betting platform. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the sports betting industry has taken major losses nationwide. Oregon needs to change the rules and regulations of their sports wagering market to allow … Read more

Sports Betting Down In Rhode Island, Casinos Reopen Next Week

Rhode Island Sports Betting App

Combined sports betting revenue in Rhode Island is down 98.6% since this time last year. New innovations in Sportsbook Rhode Island, the mobile betting application and retail sportsbooks opening June 8 hope to see higher monthly numbers in the future. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Coronavirus … Read more

Adam Silver Targeting A July 31st NBA Return, Owners Vote Thursday

NBA

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has proposed a July 31st NBA season return to be held Orlando, FL. With Silver’s proposal, 22 teams will finish out the season and playoffs at the Disney ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The final decision will be made at … Read more

Lights Out For Legal Sports Betting In Alaska This Year

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy

The Alaska Lottery Corporation Act would have made sports betting legal in Alaska. AK HB 246 is no longer an option in 2020 with the early shut down of the Alaska State Legislature. The possibility of a gambling expansion in the future is possible with … Read more

California Seeks To Ratify Sports Betting Bills To Balance Budget

California Sports Betting

California is now facing a $50 billion budget deficit because of the economic effects of COVID-19 and is looking at legalizing sports betting to help offset the damage. Legislators have finally set operating conditions for the existing sports betting bills, although they still must be … Read more

Florida Is The Frontrunner On Oddsboards To Host RNC

Republican Convention

Coronavirus pandemic threatens to put a halt to the Republican National Convention. President Donald Trump is making threats to move RNC out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Florida has the shortest odds (+150) of hosting the RNC in August. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Online sportsbooks are currently … Read more

DC Sports Betting Has Officially Gone Live For Bettors

Washington DC - GameBet

The DC Lottery launched its online sportsbook GambetDC on Thursday. This is the first legal sports betting site in the District to open. Mobile applications for GambetDC will not be ready for download until June. WASHINGTON – Sports bettors in Washington, D.C. now have an … Read more

Brisbane Broncos, Parramatta Eels Kick Off Rugby Betting Odds

Australian Rugby

The Brisbane Broncos are 1.5-point favorites over the Parramatta Eels in the Thursday morning match. The Parramatta Eels money line odds are listed at -105. This will be the National Rugby League’s first match back since the coronavirus pandemic postponed the season in mid-March. SYDNEY, … Read more

The XFL Attracts Potential Buyers, League May Restart 2021

XFL Sale

The now-bankrupt XFL league has attracted dozens of bidders vying to buy the league and restart it in 2021. League founder Vince McMahon has backed out of being a bidder. The league shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. STAMFORD, Conn. – The … Read more

DraftKings Outlook: More Live Betting, Potential B/R Acquisition

DraftKings

DraftKings appears primed for continued growth despite the disruptions caused by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, the company is focusing on expanding its live betting options and its consumers’ awareness of live betting. The company has also begun exploring an acquisition of … Read more