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 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
Major league sports in Canada have asked government officials to legalize sports betting in the country via a combined statement. Sports betting is a regular occurrence in Canada and legalizing the market could only add revenue to the country as well as establish consumer safety. … Read more
Indiana recorded $37.4 million in total sports betting handle in May and $3.2 million in revenue—a hold rate of 8.5%. Handle increased 42% from April and revenue increased 104%. Indiana sportsbooks appear to be on the road to recovery, but they won’t return to pre-pandemic … Read more
Both LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard have won finals MVP for two different franchises, joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players to have done so. No one in NBA history has ever won the finals MVP for three or more different teams. Sports bettors are … Read more
Horse racing returned to Puerto Rican sportsbooks this weekend for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. The Puerto Rico’s Horse Reform Committee reported 856,524 bets were placed on horse racing this weekend. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Horse racing returned to sports betting menu … Read more
In its first month of operation, Colorado earned a remarkable $25.5 million in sports betting revenue—a staggering total given ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. Colorado has very few restrictions on sports betting operators and low barriers to entry, which should help it quickly develop into one of … Read more
Sports bettors are split on his assists and points averages, with both the over and under being -115. Morant has been consistent all season, with the shortest odds to win the Rookie Of The Year award. ORLANDO, Fla.- The NBA return also brings with it … Read more
Sports bettors are leaning towards there being 8/9 seed playoff play in the Western Conference but are betting against one taking place in the Eastern Conference. The potential 9th seed is favored to win the play-in in the Western conference at -140. ORLANDO, Fla. – … Read more
MLS Players have approved the leagues return to play plan and have avoided a potential lockout situation. The MLS is planning on to restart the 2020 season with a summer tournament in Orlando. The NBA’s return also includes a play in tournament in Orlando as … Read more
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced extensions and expansions of its lottery deals with Missouri, Virginia and Tennessee. IGT will also be rolling out an improved online sportsbook for Rhode Island. These developments could signal that IGT is primed for a surge in stock … Read more