Sportsbooks Avoid Shutdown As New Jersey Passes State Budget

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Gov. Phil Murphy signed off on NJ’s $38.7 billion budget Sunday. A government shutdown would have closed state racetracks, casinos, and sportsbooks. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey’s shiny new budget came down to the wire this weekend. With a deadline of June 30, Gov. Phil … Read more

Online Pennsylvania Sports Betting Now Offered By Parx, Powered By GAN

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GAN officially announced a partnership with Parx Casino in July of 2018. Parx Casino becomes the second licensed casino to offer a state-wide mobile sports betting app in Pennsylvania. BENSALEM, Pa. – After a three-day testing period, Parx Casino is now officially able to offer … Read more

New Jersey Outshined Nevada In Sports Betting Handle, Revenue, And Taxes

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Since PASPA was repealed, over $9 billion has been wagered at legal, state-licensed sportsbooks. Nevada has seen New Jersey take in more revenue in three of the first twelve months of post-PASPA sports betting. Every state (except New Jersey and Pennsylvania) posted their lowest betting … Read more

New Jersey Racetracks, Sportsbooks Face Closure In Government Shutdown

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The looming New Jersey shutdown would cause all operations to cease at state racetracks. The Meadowlands and Monmouth Park would close their physical and online sportsbooks immediately. NJ lawmakers have until Sunday, June 30, to agree on the new budget. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey … Read more

And The Sports Betting Supplier Of The Year Goes To…SBTech

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SBTech won the Sports Betting Supplier of the Year Award at the eGR B2B Awards 2019 for the first time ever. The company has been operating in the US since 2018 and has established partnerships with both casino operators and state governments. SBTech was also … Read more

Borgata Plans Athlete Meet-And-Greet For Moneyline’s Grand Opening

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MGM Resorts’ cost for the Moneyline Bar & Book renovation was budgeted at $12 million. A pop-up art gallery and sports memorabilia store will be available during the grand opening. Borgata emphasized the inclusion of entertainment and food alongside their sports betting operation. ATLANTIC CITY, … Read more

US Sports Betting Empire Forms As Eldorado Resorts Acquires Caesars

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Caesars currently operates legal sportsbooks in four states across the U.S. Eldorado also offers four sports betting facilities in four U.S. states, including Tropicana Resorts in Atlantic City. Both companies have strategic sports betting partnerships which include companies such as ESPN, the NFL, Turner Broadcasting, … Read more

Legal Sports Betting: Where Do 2020 Candidates Stand For 1st Democratic Debates

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At the end of June, the very first Democratic primary debates will take place in Miami. Each candidate has plenty to talk about, but where do they stand on the legalization of sports betting? Even with PASPA being overturned in 2018, candidates have mixed feelings … Read more

Region-By-Region Outlook On Legal Sports Betting In U.S.

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Legal sports betting is now being operated in seven states and is pending launch in nine states. New Jersey is the only state so far that has come close to meeting its previous projections for sports betting revenue. The state has mobile sports betting. The … Read more

Bet.Works Adds MGM Resorts’ VP To Already Impressive Staff

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• Bet.Works is based out of Las Vegas and was founded in 2018. • Jay Rood served as the Vice President of Race and Sports of MGM Resorts. • The company expects to enter into every legal sports betting state market in the upcoming years. … Read more

Brian Westbrook Believes Sports Betting Will Change NFL Training

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Former NFL star Brian Westbrook shares some thoughts about sports betting. He talks about how emerging technology will affect the NHL. He shared his thoughts during the Betting on Sports America conference. SECAUCUS, N.J. – Former Philadelphia Eagles star, Brian Westbrook, spoke about sports betting … Read more

Virtual Sports Betting On The NBA Will Be Available Next Season

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed interest in sports gambling since before the federal ban known as PASPA was repealed. Virtual sports gambling on simulated games is already available in Europe. Virtual horse race betting is legal in multiple U.S. States. NEW YORK – The NBA … Read more