Sports Betting
Covering the latest stories in and around the sports betting landscape, including everything from the latest lines to fun Super Bowl props.
Rapper Drake has not had the best of luck with his sports-betting picks as of late, with losing $1 million picking the Dallas Mavericks to win the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics and betting the Edmonton Oilers over the Florida Panthers in the NHL's Stanley Cup Final. Drake lost $500,000 bet on Dallas Mavericks […]
Earlier this year, Louisiana Gaming Chief Ronnie Johns announced he was going to retire. June 30 is going to be his last day and the state just recently named his successor. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry appointed Christopher Herbert as the new Gaming Control Board Chairman, replacing Ronnie Johns. Before being promoted, Herbert was a director […]
In Long Island City, a man is accusing DraftKings of leaking his information. That led to the man allegedly being assaulted. The plaintiff in this case is known as John Doe. He explained that in March 2023, a man threatened to kill Mr. Doe if he did not pay $500,000 to Gadoon Kyrollos. A commonly […]
Tipico will close its U.S. sportsbook and online casino operations after being acquired by LeoVegas, MGM Resorts International's subisidary. The agreement covers both the product and technology platform that power Tipico’s online sports betting and casino in the U.S. Tipico will end its New Jersey online casino, in addition to its operations in Colorado, Iowa, […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a gambling bill that will create a public records exemption for personal information about current or former commissioners of the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC). Senate Bill 692 was approved unanimously by the state's legislature this year. Bill will protect the personal information of current or former Florida Gambling […]
Betfred will exit the Maryland sports betting market in the coming weeks, while two other sportsbooks plan to enter the Old Line State. Betfred will close its retail sportsbook at Long Shot’s in Fredrick, Maryland, on June 30. The sports betting app will shut down on July 31. Betfred has accepted $20.1 million in wagers, […]
In the United States, most people have never heard of the Pro League Network (PLN). They offer bettable sports to sportsbook operators during the slower season in the sports betting calendar. The PLN readies and monitors each of their sports for wagering. Recently, CarJitsu was approved to wager in New Jersey. It’s exactly what it […]
This past weekend, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore was the site of an unfortunate event. Marina Bay Sands is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Sands. An unidentified man hit a US $2.95 million jackpot. Soon after his big win, the man tragically went into cardiac arrest, According to reports, the man suffered a […]
Last Friday, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2001 into law. This allows Kansas to offer Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) and Kansas City Royals (MLB) incentives through sales tax and revenue bonds. Part of the tax cut offered to the pro teams will come from Kansas’ sports betting revenue. Governor Kelly had this to […]
Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, has now opened its first table games with live dealers. There are now live dealers at 12 games, including craps, roulette, mini baccarat, blackjack, Mississippi stud poker, and three-card poker. Catawba Two Kings Casino is in a temporary structure while the Catawba Nation builds a $700 […]
