Super Tuesday Betting In Full Swing For Democratic Nominees

Super Tuesday

There are 14 states that will vote for a Democratic nominee on Tuesday. Senator Bernie Sanders is favored to win a majority of the states. With two drop-outs, Joe Biden could potentially gain momentum on Super Tuesday. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Super Tuesday happens this week … Read more

North Carolina Sportsbooks Won’t Be Offering Super Bowl 54 Betting

North Carolina legalized sports betting

While sports betting is legal in the state of North Carolina, it is not being offered at either location. Problems stemming from the gaming compact have prevented the sportsbooks from opening their doors. Issues between the state and the Tribe should be cleared up by … Read more

Online Sports Betting Bill In Congress Aimed To Help Tribes

H.R. 5502 Tribal Bill

H.R. 5502 would remove federal barriers for tribal casino owners to provide online sports betting within their state. Tribal casinos in several states such as New York and Mississippi now offer land-based sportsbooks, but not online sports betting apps. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) … Read more

More States Will Legalize Sports Betting In 2020, But Not Yours

Texas, California and Florida

Over 20 states will have legalized sports betting in 2020. The three biggest states for the market are not part of those states but have been in favor of legalization. California, Florida, and Texas have faced either tribal or political opposition on the issue. PROVIDENCE, … Read more

Sports Betting Revenue Increases 229% Year Over Year In October

Success

Nevada sportsbooks took in almost $550 million in legal sports wagers during October. Year over year, sports betting revenue increased by $100 million from legal sportsbooks. New sports betting handle and revenue records should continue to be set with mobile betting. LAS VEGAS – With … Read more

Harrah’s Cherokee Betting Big With Panthers Sponsorship

Harrahs Partners With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers will allow Harrah’s Cherokee logos and advertisements to run in pre-game, in-game, and post-game rotations. Harrah’s Cherokee casinos are the only places authorized to conduct sports betting in North Carolina. The terms of the deal state that the sponsorship will last for … Read more

Legal Sports Betting Revenue Helps States Collect $100M In Taxes

Tax Money

Every state with legal sports betting taxes their sportsbooks’ revenue at a percentage ranging from 6.75% – 51%. While the majority of states only send tax contributions to their statehouse, others give to the cities or counties that host the books. Sports betting revenue and … Read more

NCAA Approves Compensation For Athletes, Set To Take Effect In 2021

NCAA

The NCAA has strongly opposed compensation for student-athletes in the past. Because of California, the NCAA was required to reexamine their position. Many regulations are still to be created regarding the payment of student-athletes. INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA is changing its viewpoint surrounding the payments … Read more

California Signs Landmark ‘Fair Pay To Play Act’, Forever Changing College Sports

California

California became the first state to support student-athlete compensation with their passage of CA SB 206. Also known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, the bill allows student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA has warned California legislators that this … Read more

North Carolina has a state lottery and two tribal casinos.

NC Gov Roy Cooper

North Carolina has a state lottery and two tribal casinos. Both tribal sportsbooks will be able to take bets on sporting events as early as November 2019. This study will help legislatures better understand the sports betting in its entirety in order to decide on … Read more

NFL Now Allows Sportradar To Distribute Data To US Sportsbooks

US Sportsbooks Will Now Receive NFL Data From Sportsradar

Sportradar has been the NFL’s official data distributor to media outlets since 2015. The partnership extension will allow Sportradar to distribute the NFL’s play-by-play data to U.S. sports betting operators. The NFL will also use Sportradar’s integrity services to monitor all NFL games, including the … Read more

North Carolina Governor Approves Sports Betting At Tribal Casinos

Harrah's Cherokee

Sports betting in North Carolina will now be classified as a Class III gaming activity that tribal casinos can offer. Betting on NC college teams will also be allowed in the state’s tribal casinos. Language for state-wide mobile wagering apps in NC was left out … Read more