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

Cardinals’ Josh Shaw First Player To Get Suspended In Post-PASPA Era

Josh Shaw

Josh Shaw signed a one-year, $895,000 contract with the Cardinals in March. The league did not find any evidence that NFL games were comprised due to Shaw’s gambling. The NFL has given Shaw three days to appeal his indefinite suspension. TEMPE, Ariz. – On Friday, … 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

Former Commissioner David Stern’s Motives For Supporting NBA Betting

David Stern

David Stern was one of several professional sports league commissioners that supported the federal ban against sports betting in 1992. Current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was the first professional sports league commissioner to voice his support for legal sports betting. David Stern is also a … Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins Embrace Sports Betting With Their Tweets

Pittsburgh Penguins Fans

The Pittsburgh Penguins have tweeted out various bets for fans. The NHL has a few different sports betting partners. The NHL now views sports betting as good for hockey. PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Penguins have embraced sports betting by tweeting out various bets in … Read more

Sports Gaming Investment Fund Plans On Helping New Startup Companies

Sports Gaming Investment Fund (SGIF)

SGIF plans on investing in startup sports betting companies. Sports betting is potentially a $17 billion industry. Many veterans from the sports betting industry are in charge of SGIF. LAS VEGAS – The Sports Gaming Investment Fund (SGIF) announced this week that they plan on … Read more

Oregon Sports Betting App Set To Launch October 7

Coming Soon

Oregon was one of the four states grandfathered into PASPA. Oregon currently has one retail sportsbook in Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Through the app, college betting is not allowed. SALEM, Ore. – After many delays, Oregon online sports wagering has a release date and will … Read more