William Hill US Launches First Illinois Sportsbook In Elgin

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William Hill US launched a sportsbook at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Illinois. This is the first William Hill sportsbook in the Prairie State. The launch is a part of a multi-state deal between Eldorado Resorts, William Hill, and Caesars Entertainment. ELGIN, Ill.- Sports … Read more

Capital One Arena Opens First Retail Sportsbook In Washington D.C.

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The Capital One Arena is now ready to open its sportsbook. The William Hill sportsbook in the Arena will be open and accepting bets during the pandemic. The Capital One Arena sportsbook will be the first arena sportsbook available in the country. WASHINGTON – The … Read more

AGA Finds 59% Of Gamblers Want Cash-Free, Online-Based Payment Options

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The American Gaming Association found that 59% of gamblers want to see a digital payment option available at land-based casinos and sportsbooks. Digital payment options must first be approved on a state by state basis before venues are allowed to offer them to patrons. The … Read more

IGT Signs Three New Lottery Deal, Could See Its Stock Rise

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International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced extensions and expansions of its lottery deals with Missouri, Virginia and Tennessee. IGT will also be rolling out an improved online sportsbook for Rhode Island. These developments could signal that IGT is primed for a surge in stock … Read more

NJ Horsemen Sports Betting Case To Be Heard By Supreme Court

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The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association is seeking $150 million in damages for being stopped from opening a sportsbook for four years at Monmouth Park. The pro leagues stopped the horsemen from accepting bets because they said it would hurt their business and now they … Read more

When Should Investors Jump On Sports Betting Stocks?

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Sports betting stocks are finally beginning to rebound after a massive crash, and this is likely a good time to invest. While the exact timetable for a return to normalcy is unclear, the return of sports is inevitable. Most sports betting stocks are seeing slow … Read more

Sportsbook Rhode Island Gets A Revamped Website And App

Sportsbook Rhode Island

The Sportsbook Rhode Island app and website got a few quality of life upgrades. Both the Twin River Tiverton and Lincoln casinos and sportsbooks remain closed, but the online sportsbook is operational. LINCOLN, R.I. – The Sportsbook Rhode Island app and website has received a … Read more

What Happens To Sports Bettors Money If Sportsbooks Go Bankrupt

Bankrupt Sports Betting Sites

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

Table Tennis Betting, Soaring In Popularity Among Sportsbooks

Table Tennis Wagering

Sports betting operator William Hill has been collecting bets daily in the six-figure range on Russian and Ukrainian table tennis. Two weeks ago, the sportsbook received a 10-leg parlay wager for $50 on the table tennis match ups where the lucky sports bettor won almost … Read more

William Hill Plans On Opening Sportsbooks In Maryland

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MD SB 4, a sports betting bill, passed before the Maryland state legislature adjourned. William Hill is making plans to operate a sportsbook in Maryland should voters approve sports betting on the November ballot. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – With sports betting possibly on the way to … Read more