Pennsylvania Regulators Approve Eldorado Acquisition Of Caesars

Eldorado Resorts acquiring Caesars Entertainment Pennsylvania

Eldorado Resorts is undergoing a $17.3 billion takeover of Caesars Entertainment. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved the acquisition. The takeover will give Eldorado Resorts access to states with legal sports betting. HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved Eldorado Resorts acquiring … Read more

SB54 Wagers Will Not Be Marching In By Louisiana Sports Bettors

Louisiana Gaming

Sports bettors in Louisiana will not have legalized sports betting for Super Bowl 54. Advocates for legalization hope that the 2020 House session will be the year that wagering on sports is approved to receive Governor John Bel Edwards’ signature. Waiting for a 2021 session … Read more

Online Sports Betting Bill In Congress Aimed To Help Tribes

H.R. 5502 Tribal Bill

H.R. 5502 would remove federal barriers for tribal casino owners to provide online sports betting within their state. Tribal casinos in several states such as New York and Mississippi now offer land-based sportsbooks, but not online sports betting apps. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) … 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

Sportsbooks Expect Record Number Of Bettors For World Series Game 7

world-series-game-7

Only six states were operating licensed sportsbooks during the 2018 World Series. Now, there are 13 states that are offering World Series betting lines to sports bettors. The sportsbooks expect their lounges to fill up with sports bettors due to increased fan engagement. HOUSTON – … Read more

Mississippi Sports Betting Ahead Of Last Year’s Revenue Numbers

Biloxi

Mississippi sportsbooks have collected over $215 million in wagers since the start of the year. September was the second-most profitable month for the sportsbooks in Mississippi. Nearly $2 million has been sent to the state in sports betting taxes year-to-date. BILOXI, Miss. – The sports … Read more

G2E Summit Highlights New Sports Betting Terminals

CrystalBetting Terminal

The G2E Summit had many new and exciting elements being brought to the table for gamblers from all over to view at the event. Introductions of various new innovations were seen by all those that were in attendance. The most notable was a new sports … Read more