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Tiger and Mickelson Set For Legendary Matchup

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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 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

Sports Betting To Launch In PA Casino

PA is ready for some action.

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

West Virginia Tees Up September Launch On Sports Betting

WV sports icon ready for September

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 Before PASPA was repealed in the … Read more

Online Legal Sports Betting Now Available in New Jersey

Ready for the game

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

MGM And Caesars Making Moves On Sports Betting

Two casinos and one sports betting network.

MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment appear to be digging their foothold into the new US-based sports betting market. The two casino enterprises have recently agreed to a string of partnerships that will help facilitate their land-based and online betting platforms in multiple states. With these moves, both MGM and Caesars could be circling an … 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

SCOTUS’ View Of The Federal Wire Act

SCOTUS on a cloudy day

When the Murphy v. NCAA decision was handed down, sports betting advocates began celebrating a major victory. PASPA was declared unconstitutional and states could legalize sports betting without any interference from the federal government. The original intent of the Supreme Court’s decision was that sports betting options could be authorized within their borders, however, some … Read more

Colorado Eyeing Sports Betting In 2019

The Colorado capital on a sunny day

The Rocky Mountain State is ready to join the legal sports betting coalition in the United States. The state is being realistic in terms of knowing it won’t happen until 2019, but they’ve got the correct domino’s falling into place. Legislators from both parties have already begun the lobbying process to get a bill out … Read more

Semifinal Stage Brings Tough Competition

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Out of the 4 teams left in the 2018 World Cup, there is no Argentina, Germany or Brazil. Belgium and France made it through, though only one will make it to the final. England and Croatia are on the other side of the semifinal bracket, beating Spain, Russia, Sweden, and others along the way. These … 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

First Round Of 16 Matches In The Books

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The World Cup has reached its elimination stages meaning there are no more second chances for teams that don’t play up to their potential. The Round of 16 kicked off with France-Argentina, Uruguay-Portugal, Spain-Russia, and Denmark-Croatia. The first 2 games were showcases of high-octane soccer while the others revealed the grit required to win in … Read more