Marcus Williams 
In Germany, legal sports betting is mostly the purview of individual states. However, 15 of Germany’s 16 states effectively operate under an omnibus “federal” gambling agreement called the Interstate Treaty on Gambling. This law, briefly installed in 2008 and then again – more permanently – in 2012, covers most of the betting and gambling industries … Read more
After arguably the least exciting Super Bowl ever, the 2019 NFL offseason has been one of the most action-packed in league history. Between an exciting draft (tiny quarterback!), massive trades (OBJ), big-name free agent acquisitions (Le’Veon Bell, Nick Foles), early retirements (Gronk), and unprecedented expectations of parity (ladies and gentlemen, your Cleveland Browns!), the upcoming … Read more
The dog days of summer are winding to a close and that has a serious implication for the followers of college football. The season is almost here, but it’s not just the games itself that will have the fans and bettors excited—it’s also Heisman season. Arguably the most storied award in all of sports, the … Read more
Thiago Santos’ odds of taking down Jon Jones make him a longshot, according to the online sportsbooks. And that’s putting it lightly. Jones, who was suspended in 2017 for 15 months after a drug test found steroids in his system, is a -750 favorite to win the match in current UFC betting lines. This means … Read more
Let the fireworks begin in Lyon, France. An Independence Day showdown is set for this week as four teams battle it out in the Women’s World Cup. To launch things off, the United States hopes to continue its winning streak against a determined England team, which kicks off at 3 p.m. ET. Next, up the … Read more
Legal sports betting has become a reality in Illinois after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that legalizes sports wagering late last week. Pritzker was a major component in guiding the bill through the state Legislature, leaving many optimistic about him signing it into law. His “Bill Signing Tour” made a stop in Springfield this … Read more
Round two begins for California lawmakers on the road to striking sports betting gold. On Thursday, a bill to legalize sports betting in the state was reintroduced by California Assemblyman Adam Gray, who serves as the joint sponsor along with Senator Bill Dodd. California’s attempt to pass sports betting legislation last year failed at garnering … Read more
Good news for sports betting and liquor companies. Pretty soon they’ll be spending advertising dollars in a highly sought-after industry. As the legalization of sports betting has created more opportunities for revenue growth for specific states, professional sports leagues are recognizing its potential to increase profits through strategic partnerships with the sports gambling industry and … Read more