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
Don’t bet on sports betting coming to Florida anytime soon if Amendment 3 passes. The two largest daily fantasy sports organizations, DraftKings and Fan Duel, sent out emails to Florida patrons, telling them why Florida Amendment 3 is misleading and that sports betting likely would never come to Florida as a result if it passes. … Read more
FanDuel launched their sports betting operations after New Jersey legalized sports betting and have recently received harsh PR, backlash, and mistrust. A payout dispute between FanDuel Sportsbook and Anthony Prince occurred after a Sunday football game between the Broncos and Raiders. Anthony Prince placed a $110 live bet at the Meadowlands during an 18 second … Read more
The Vegas Golden Knights just received an assist from William Hill and became the first Professional team in America to partner with a reputable sportsbook. On September 18th, 2018, the Vegas Knights and William Hill US (a Vegas-based sportsbook) announced a partnership deal that will extend over the next few seasons. The plan is for … Read more
Rivals will always chase each other into new markets, trying to come out on top. After a 5-day limited customer access soft-launch for FanDuel’s Sportsbook app in New Jersey, FanDuel has gone live and public in New Jersey with their online sportsbook and mobile wagering app. FanDuel’s Sportsbook app and online portal utilize GeoComply technology … Read more
Ohio has missed early opportunity to jump on the sports betting bandwagon early this year and are attempting to catch up to states like Mississippi and West Virginia. The nation and several sports wagering trackers have anticipated a legal sports gambling bill to come out of Ohio earlier this year to be finalized and implemented … Read more
There is a promise on the horizon for sports betting in West Virginia. The Mountaineer State achieved their goal of launching sports betting by the time college football season rolled around. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town’s new sportsbook saw a reported opening total wagering amount of roughly $340,000. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town is the … Read more
In golf, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are household names. Thanksgiving weekend could pave the way for a not-so-new golf format to be reinvigorated. The two golf legends are set for a winner-takes-all matchup at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas on November 23. It will be a Pay-Per-View event with the cost set to be … Read more
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
The Keystone State is locking down its sports betting platforms and a new partnership between a local casino and iGaming tech provider is a marker for its progress. The Stars Group, a parent company to PokerStars, is partnering with Mount Airy Casino to launch Pennsylvania sports betting and online casino/poker gambling. Mount Airy is one of … Read more
The Mountaineer State will be the next state to introduce legal sports wagering options come this September. At one point, the path to sports betting legalization seemed clear-cut, however, several hurdles presented themselves along the way. West Virginia’s story establishes a precedent that other states should look to follow. Before PASPA was repealed in the … Read more
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