NHL Partners, Shares Data With MGM For New Sports Betting Options

NHL skater is ready for the MGM play

Neither side wanted to put this agreement ‘on ice.’ On Monday, the National Hockey League and MGM Resorts International announced a long-term agreement where the NHL will share “enhanced” game and player data with MGM to provide unique experiences to users who wager on hockey in states where sports betting is legal. In an NHL … Read more

The Payout of a Lifetime For the Cost of A Cup Of Coffee

William Hill Week 2 Progressive Football Parlay Card

For the cost of a cup of coffee from Starbucks, one individual hit the jackpot – a Progressive Jackpot to say the least. One lucky bettor made $84,565 on a $5 bet through a William Hill partnered sportsbooks in Nevada after correctly guessing which NFL teams would win in Week 2. William Hill’s Pro Football … Read more

Capitol Hill Introduces DC Sports Betting Legalization Bill

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The nation’s capital has long fought the expansion of gambling by only allowing residents and commuters to enjoy lotteries and charitable gambling. Mid-September District of Columbia Councilmember Jack Evans released a press release announcing his idea to introduce a legal sports gambling bill to the District of Columbia Council. According to the D.C. Gambling Bill … Read more

Colorado Attorney General Clears Path For Sports Betting

The time is right for Sports Betting

Colorado may be teeing up sports betting sometime soon with the recent comments from the state’s Attorney General. Attorney General Cynthia Coffman made a firm distinction regarding sports betting that could push the state towards a new regulated market. According to Coffman, the state is capable of moving ahead with sports gambling despite the lack … Read more

Online Legal Sports Betting Now Available in New Jersey

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In New Jersey, placing bets can now be done in the palm of your hand. On Monday, August 6, 2018, New Jersey allowed DraftKings, the first company to officially begin state-wide online legal sports betting, to roll out their new app, DraftKings Sportsbook. DraftKings, the world’s largest daily fantasy sports platform, was the first company … Read more

New Jersey And Mississippi Welcome SBTech

Soccer players ready for action

New Jersey and Mississippi took the next step towards revolutionizing their domestic sports gambling offerings by partnering with SBTech, one of the largest sports betting solutions providers in the country. SBTech will power sports gambling at Golden Nugget properties in Atlantic City and Biloxi. The solutions provider is no stranger to New Jersey, as it … Read more

Tax Structure Dictating Sports Betting Growth

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The US sports betting movement is growing more with each day. More states are cozying up to the idea of legal sports betting and several have already passed legislation on it. Each state has their own protocols in place regarding revenue share, tax percentages, etc. Tax, in particular, is pivotal for the rollout of more … Read more

Tribes Hold Major Influence Over Sports Betting

Tribal Casino

The US recently celebrated a major victory in the pursuit of legal sports betting. PASPA, the long-standing federal ban on regulated betting, was struck down after the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional. While this opens up a range of domestic sports gambling opportunities, there are many states that must factor in their state-tribal gambling compacts … Read more

Real Madrid Looking To Defend Title Against Liverpool

Madrid soccer team in 2018 champion's league finals

Real Madrid has won the Champions League two years in a row and is one game away from claiming a third-straight title. In their way lies Liverpool, a fast-paced youthful team from England. Does Liverpool have what it takes to knock out the reigning European champions? We believe so, but it will be no simple … Read more

SCOTUS Decides To Overturn PASPA Act

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Monday, May 14th, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States voted in favor of New Jersey casinos when it ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) violates constitutional rights. In a 7-2 decision, the SCOTUS knocked down federal restrictions that limited 46 states from offering sports betting. It is now believed … Read more

Gronk Is Going To The Kentucky Derby

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In a couple of weeks, it will be that time of year again, big hats, fancy sports coats, aged-bourbon and horse racing under the Kentucky sun. Yep, it’s Kentucky Derby time again and each year fans from all over the world have their eyes fixed on horse racing’s most coveted event. Since its conception in … Read more