West Virginia DraftKings sports betting app passes tests and will launch next week

DraftKings West Virginia

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, launching another sportsbook app. West Virginia is ready to re-launch online and mobile sports betting after the DraftKings Sportsbook app passed all tests for its casino partner, the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races on Wednesday. A soft launch for the DraftKings Sportsbook app is expected sometime … Read more

Louisiana House committee advances sports betting bill

Louisiana state legislature

The Bayou is one step closer to offering legal sports betting. The Louisiana House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice voted 11-6 to advance SB 153 on Tuesday, which would legalize sports betting at the state’s casinos, riverboats, and racetracks if passed. The sports betting bill for Louisiana still needs to clear more legislative committees … Read more

Pro sports bettor and ‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer returns Monday

James Holzhauer

The best buzzer beating bettor in the world returns to the Jeopardy! today. James Holzhauer, a professional Las Vegas sports bettor, will look to continue his historic streak Monday, May 20, on Jeopardy!, following a two-week hiatus while the Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament aired nationwide. Holzhauer currently has a streak of 22 consecutive games won on … Read more

2019 Preakness Odds and Post Positions: Improbable is most probable, listed as 5-2 favorite to win

Kentucky Derby Maximum Security

Despite not winning a race this year, Improbable was named the 2019 Preakness Stakes morning line favorite with 5-2 odds after drawing the No.4 post position earlier this week. Following up the Preakness favorite Improbable is War of Will at 4-1, Anothertwistafate at 6-1, and Alwaysmining at 8-1 rounding out the most likely contenders. However, … Read more

The ESPN-Caesars sports betting partnership details

ESPN and Caesars

As legal sports betting continues to spread across the United States, two industry leaders in sports media and casino entertainment struck a deal earlier this week. The Disney-owned ESPN and Caesars Entertainment announced Tuesday that the two companies would be partnering to provide a wide range of content for sports betting fans. So, what’s in … Read more

The past, present, and future of legalized US sports betting one year after PASPA repeal

Foam finger

You only turn one once, as the saying goes. And exactly one year ago today, legalized sports betting in the United States became a reality after the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), lifting the federal ban that had been in place since 1992. Prior to the Supreme Court repeal … Read more

Iowa governor signs sports betting bill into law

Iowa Field of Dreams

If you legalize it, they will bet. Iowa became the third state of 2019 and 11th overall to legalize sports betting when Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the SF 617 bill into law on Monday. After receiving the bill on May 6, the governor’s signature comes just a day before the one-year anniversary of the landmark … Read more