Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino filed a petition that if approved would allow them to offer sports betting. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will view the petition at their next meeting. Wind Creek Bethlehem has been closed since March 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BETHLEHEM, … Read more
Sports betting in West Virginia has struggled to garner much traction with the lack of sporting events available to wager on due to the coronavirus shutting down sports leagues. The overall betting handle has failed to surpass $500,000 in the month of April. The most … Read more
There are six different sportsbook operators that have received a sports betting license in Illinois. BetRivers is likely to be the first online and mobile sportsbook in Illinois. In-person registration will make it difficult for new online sportsbooks to operate during the pandemic. DES PLAINES, … Read more
The NCAA approved nationwide name and image likeness rights for athletes, meaning that NCAA athletes can now profit off their image. These new rules likely won’t allow for sports betting endorsements or for players to associate with any products that might hurt the NCAA’s brand … Read more
Nevada’s March sports betting handle was its lowest since 1993. With COVID-19 grinding sports to a halt around the world and closing casinos, the short-term financial future for Nevada sportsbooks looks grim. Nevada does feature mobile and online sports betting, but in-person registration requirements could … Read more
Many major race tracks have seen massive increases in betting handle during the coronavirus pandemic. The increase can be attributed to the lack of sports betting options available amid shutdowns. Fonner Park specifically saw a 1,320.0% increase in betting handle from last year. GRAND ISLAND, … Read more
Darts matches are now taking place in the homes of players. A large number of darts matches are happening every day. LAS VEGAS – For those who like betting on darts, the action has not stopped yet because the Unibet PDC Darts Home Tour has … Read more
Sports betting handle and revenue each decreased by 69% from February to March 2020. The betting month was shortened, as COVID-19 essentially shut down sports by March 12 and all Mississippi casinos were forced to close on March 16. Without online betting to fall back … Read more
Sports betting stocks are finally beginning to rebound after a massive crash, and this is likely a good time to invest. While the exact timetable for a return to normalcy is unclear, the return of sports is inevitable. Most sports betting stocks are seeing slow … Read more
Mobile sports betting apps in Colorado will be available to begin accepting wagers on May 1. The sports betting industry in the Centennial State is slated to gain an estimated $400 million in annual revenue based on a 10% tax rate that will go to … Read more
Esports betting is expected to double in 2020 compared to 2019. Esports betting has had many match fixing scandals over the past few years. MELBOURNE, Australia – Esports betting may be on the rise, but the activity has had its shaky history of match fixing … Read more
Churchill Downs will hold a virtual Kentucky Derby to raise money for COVID-19 relief on May 2. The virtual derby will put all 13 past Triple Crown winners against each other. There are no betting lines for this virtual derby yet but expect some to … Read more