Lions' C.J. Moore ‘Thankful to Be Back' After Year-Long Gambling Suspension

Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore missed the 2023 season after the NFL issued him a year-long suspension for violating the league's gambling policy for betting on games. After Moore was reinstated in April, he reached an agreement to rejoin the Lions earlier this month. Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore says he's no longer gambling “Super […]

James Foglio 24 May 2024
Massachusetts Online Sports Betting Tax Rate to Remain at 20%

The Massachusetts online sports betting tax rate will remain at 20% after a Senate discussion Thursday afternoon on the state budget. Sen. John F. Keenan (D-Norfolk/Plymouth) proposed an amendment to the Senate’s FY 2025 Massachusetts budget to increase the state’s online sports betting tax rate from 20% to 51%, a 155% increase. Amendment to increase the online sports betting […]

James Foglio 24 May 2024
Q Casino & Resort Set For Grand Re-Opening In Iowa

Q Casino & Resort will be celebrating their grand re-opening this Friday, May 24 through Memorial Day in Dubuque, Iowa. This weekend's event will feature the unveiling of adjoining spaces along with drawings for a 2023 Dodge Charger SXT AWD on Saturday, May 26 and a 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T EAWD on Sunday, May 26. Q […]

James Foglio 24 May 2024
Eagles Sign WR John Ross to One-Year Contract After Minicamp Tryout

The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran wide receiver John Ross to a one-year deal after a successful tryout, the team announced Thursday. Ross, 28, announced his retirement in 2023 and has not played in an NFL game since 2021. John Ross was selected No. 9 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2017 NFL draft The 5-foot-11, […]

James Foglio 23 May 2024
NBA Closes Investigation Into Josh Giddey For Alleged Inappropriate Relationship

The NBA has closed its investigation into Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey for an alleged inappropriate relationship with an underage girl, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday. NBA closed its investigation into Josh Giddey months after Newport Beach police said they would not pursue charges This news comes months after Newport Beach (Calif.) […]

James Foglio 23 May 2024
Cavaliers Fire Coach J.B. Bickerstaff After Five Seasons

The Cleveland Cavaliers fired coach J.B. Bickerstaff after five seasons and 170 wins, despite the NBA franchise securing its first berth in the Eastern Conference semifinals in six seasons. J.B. Bickerstaff finishes 170-159 overall and 6-11 in playoffs as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers Bickerstaff, 45, replaced John Beilein as interim coach in 2020. […]

James Foglio 23 May 2024
Jackpot City Launches Online Casinos in NJ Without Announcement

Jackpot City made its U.S. debut recently in New Jersey and Pennsylvania without an official announcement. According to the site’s front page, the online casino is now available in both states. However, the majority of gamblers are probably unaware of the operator's launch since promotions have been limited. Jackpot City began accepting U.S. wagers in […]

James Foglio 01 Jul 2024
Al Sharpton Issues Warning To FTC About DraftKings & FanDuel

Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton has written a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about what he called a “gambling duopoly” of DraftKings and FanDuel that could disproportionately impact African Americans. Al Sharpton cites in letter to FTC that DraftKings, FanDuel control the majority of the sports betting market In the letter, Sharpton […]

James Foglio 23 May 2024
Kansas Sports Betting Handle Reaches $192M in April

The Kansas Lottery reported a sports betting handle of $192.1 million in April, down 24% overall from March's handle of $252.9 million. Sportsbooks held 9.4% of the money they collected, a slight increase over the 6.7% in March. Kansas sports betting handle is up 44% from April 2023 Last month's handle is up 44% from […]

James Foglio 23 May 2024