Gaming regulators in Nevada and New Jersey approved of a NASCAR iRacing tournament. The 2020 eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series will feature pro NASCAR drivers. Esports events need to be approved on a case by case basis. LAS VEGAS – The gaming commissions in both … Read more
Sportsbooks have been accumulating losses in profits due to the Coronavirus and professional sports being suspended worldwide. Each operator protects the funds of their customers differently and sports bettors should know if their money is being protected if these businesses cannot make it through the … Read more
Mobile sports betting was not included in New York’s latest approved budget. While inquiries were made regarding adopting mobile sports betting, the expedited legislative session will put them on hold for at least another year. New York is losing tens or even hundreds of millions … Read more
Spectrum Gaming Group has not yet submitted its New York study bill. The New York state budget seems like it will not include legal sports betting again. Mobile sports betting is unlikely to pass in New York in 2020. ALBANY, N.Y. – The Spectrum Gaming … Read more
SBTech, an English online gambling firm, was forced to shut down its websites for maintenance after a cyberattack. SBTech offers web services to companies in six different U.S. states. DraftKings recently acquired SBTech, which might have provided the motivation behind this attack. The timetable for … Read more
Over half of the sports bettors polled in New York want to see legal sports betting through mobile devices. New York Senate Bill S17D is currently in the New York State Assembly and would legalize mobile gambling on sporting events for the Empire State. Millions … Read more
Freehold Raceway is taking the necessary steps to open a new sportsbook. The future operator for the Freehold Raceway sportsbook is currently unknown. The expected sports betting revenue in New Jersey is expected to grow in 2020. FREEHOLD, N.J. – On Monday, the Freehold Borough … Read more
The Nevada Gaming Control Board added a mobile sports betting section to its January 2020 financial report. The report indicates that its mobile betting industry lags far behind that of New Jersey. Because of its superior mobile betting, New Jersey’s sports betting industry will likely … Read more
The Golden Nugget has expanded its iGaming offerings with an expansion using Scientific Games Corporation. Over 80% of sports betting in the Garden State is done through mobile platforms. The new partnership is open to adding new products and states on a rolling basis, covering … Read more
The NFL will allow sports betting lounges to open in stadiums. Only states that legalized sports betting will have betting lounges. Several states with NFL teams are considering to legalize sports betting in 2020. NEW YORK — The NFL has allowed for the opening of … Read more
Esports has grown into a billion-dollar market and New Jersey would like to get some skin in the game with the introduction of bill NJ A637. NJ A637 would allow sports bettors in New Jersey to gamble on any esports tournament where the majority of … Read more
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