Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Gambling Regulators Records Exemption

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 […]

James Foglio 25 Jun 2024
Betfred to Exit Maryland Sports Betting Market In July

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, […]

James Foglio 25 Jun 2024
The Pro League Network has gained approval in New Jersey to allow wagering on CarJitsu

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 […]

Zach Wolpin 25 Jun 2024
After winning a $3 million jackpot, a gambler tragically suffered a heart attack and died while celebrating

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 […]

Zach Wolpin 24 Jun 2024
Kansas is trying to lure the Chiefs and Royals away from the sports betting scene in Missouri

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 […]

Zach Wolpin 24 Jun 2024
Catawba Two Kings Casino Opens Table Games With Live Dealers

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 […]

James Foglio 24 Jun 2024
Louisiana Sportsbooks collected $34.7 million in revenue in May for a 13.5% hold

With a 13.5% hold in May, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported that operators collected $34.7 million in winnings. That was the sixth consecutive month Louisiana had a win rate of 10% or higher. Additionally, their 13% hold in May was almost two times the industry standard of 7% in the first five months of […]

Zach Wolpin 24 Jun 2024
New Mexico Tops List of States With Most Female Sports Bettors

New Mexico has the highest percentage of female sports bettors in the U.S., according to a recent survey by Play NJ. While only 12% of women in the U.S. engage in sports betting on a monthly basis, a staggering 35% of New Mexican women gamble at least once a month. Female bettors in New Mexico […]

James Foglio 21 Jun 2024
Sportsbooks need to adjust their odds after the NFL announced new criteria for Comeback Player of the Year

Every season, the NFL hands out a Comeback Player of the Year award. It’s given to a player who’s overcome extreme adversity to get back on the field. Ahead of the 2023 season, Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills was the betting favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year. In Week 17 of the […]

Zach Wolpin 21 Jun 2024