The NHL is preparing for a unique restart to their season that will see the top four teams in each conference go head-to-head in a round-robin to decide the No. 1 seed. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Bruins (+180) lead all odds to come … 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
After four months, the NHL is allowing 24 teams to return to training camp on July 10. The Pittsburgh Penguins (-210) are the strongest favorite in their opening series over the Montreal Canadiens, who have +175 odds. NEW YORK – NHL team training camps have … Read more
The NHL has announced a full extensive plan to return to play this season, following the coronavirus shutdown. 24 of the 31 teams will return to play in an extended playoff format. The Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, and Tampa Bay Lightning have the shortest odds … Read more
The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association is seeking millions of dollars damages from the NCAA, MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL for preventing them from operating a sportsbook at Monmouth Park from October 2014 to May 2018. Despite legal precedent against the plaintiffs’ claims, quirks of … Read more
In April, Pennsylvania sports betting revenues reached their lowest point since May 2019. Pennsylvania’s betting handle and revenue were far lower than they’ve been in any single month since FanDuel launched its Pennsylvania sportsbook in July 2019. Relief won’t be possible until major sports leagues … Read more
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is looking to continue the season, he feels optimistic with states reopening countrywide. Possibilities for continuing the season include playing games in British Columbia or Toronto. NEW YORK – The NHL season may be making a return at some point in … Read more
In April, New Jersey sportsbooks experienced their lowest month of revenue ($2.6 million) ever. New Jersey also saw its second-lowest month of betting handle ($54.6 million). ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After a less-than-stellar take-home in a pandemic-shortened March, New Jersey sportsbooks experienced their lowest monthly … Read more
Booger McFarland and Joe Tessitore will not be returning to the ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast crew. Louis Riddick (+225) and Dan Orlovsky (+225) have the shortest odds to be the next two members of the ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast commentators. ESPN did try … Read more
Iowa recorded record lows for both sports betting handle and revenue in April. COVID-19 shut down 6 Iowa sportsbooks entirely and relegated the other 13 to online wagers only. Iowa casinos could begin reopening by mid-May, but until major American sports leagues resume, sports betting … Read more
West Virginia handled only $1.9 million in April sports wagers and collected $124,000 in revenue—a 6.54% hold rate. These figures were drastic reductions from the pre-COVID-19 handle and revenue figures. While West Virginia is beginning to reopen, the sports betting industry won’t be able to … Read more
Pennsylvania sports betting revenue increase from $4.7 million to $6.9 million from February to March. At the same time, handle decreased by over 60%, down to just $131.3 million. The financial future of sportsbooks across the country, including Pennsylvania, is in doubt as COVID-19 will … Read more