Both Tipico, a top German sports betting firm, and Amelco, a top English firm, are set to launch new mobile sportsbooks in the U.S. within the next two months. Even with the coronavirus halting major sports leagues in the U.S. and around the world, mobile … Read more
Nevada’s combined sports betting and poker revenues increased 61% in May, from $3.6 million in April up to $5.8 million. Exact betting figures, win rate, handle, etc. were once again redacted to comply with confidentiality laws. Gambling revenues in Nevada are trending up, but a … Read more
The MLB signed a deal with theScore allowing the sports betting app access to league info, marks, and logos. In becoming an authorized gaming operator for the MLB, theScore is now joining companies such as FanDuel and DraftKings. The sports betting app is available for … Read more
Illinois casinos will be allowed to reopen beginning on Wednesday with new social distancing and public health regulations. This will be the first opportunity for retail sports betting in Illinois in three months. Access to online and mobile sports betting odds have been expanded since … Read more
New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon is looking to sell the team by October 1st. Alex Rodriguez and Jenifer Lopez have the shortest odds at +125 to buy the team according to online sportsbooks. Sports bettors expect the team to sell for under (-160 odds) … Read more
New Jersey’s sports betting industry had a $117.8 million betting handle and earned $9.9 million in revenue in May. These totals represent massive month-over-month increases from April, indicating that New Jersey sportsbooks are on the path to financial recovery from COVID-19. Major North American sports … Read more
The LA Dodgers (+400) and New York Yankees (+450) are favored to meet in the World Series for this 2020 season. The Yankees have -105 odds to win over 38 games (of 60) and because of the delay in the season, they will have key … Read more
The NBA has a +200 odd of becoming the first professional league to pay its players in Bitcoin. Both the NBA and the NFL have had players to voice their interest in being paid in cryptocurrency and both have denied the request. As Bitcoin continues … Read more
The MLB Players Union and owners have agreed to a 60-game regular season beginning around July 24. Players will report for a shortened spring training beginning on July 1. The agreement came after months of tense negotiations and mountain uncertainty of whether or not a … Read more
The four major North American professional sports leagues filed to dismiss a $150 million legal claim by the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) on Monday. Their claim is predicated on the fact that the leagues were responsible for an injunction on legal New Jersey … Read more
Pennsylvania handled $74.8 million in sports wagers and earned $4.8 million in revenue in May—both sizable increases. Pennsylvania casinos are beginning to reopen in June, which could help sports betting revenues increase even more. The odds the Pennsylvania sports betting industry takes months to fully … Read more
After Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed his lack of confidence in the season’s return, the odds for the MLB having a 2020 season sit at -300. NEW YORK – The odds for the MLB season to happen in 2020 have gotten longer following a recent ESPN … Read more