“It’s a cancer that needs to be out of the state of Utah.” Utah state Sen. Karen Mayne announced Thursday she is drafting a bill to combat “fringe gambling” and the West Valley City Democrat did not mince words during her Capitol news conference press conference in Salt Lake City. “If they want this kind …
In a move that few saw coming, the White House announced on Tuesday that President Donald Trump pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former owner of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. DeBartolo was included in a United States gambling case that, to this day, remains one of the biggest scandals involving a professional sports franchise owner. …
With the third Democratic Debate happening this week, it’s time rope in the political prop bets that are now available for online gamblers in the United States. The top ten qualifying 2020 candidates will take the stage in Houston, Texas on Thursday, September 12, and BetOnline has released odds on what will happen during the …
NBA 2K20 has just raised the stakes on what should be classified as gambling. The latest installment of the world’s most popular basketball video game released a trailer for its “MyTeam” mode this week, and it’s filled to the brim with gambling machines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oyBnjNaS2E Slot machines, pachinko, and prize wheels are on full display as …
With legalized sports gambling spreading throughout the United States, the commissioner for the nation’s premier college football conference took the podium Monday during the first SEC media day to present his case on how it could negatively affect the mental health of student-athletes. According to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, mental health is an issue athletes …
A Texas family is in a heap of trouble after authorities busted them for their illegal sports betting operations in Beaumont. Three family members admitted Tuesday to engaging in unlawful bookmaking and running an unlicensed sportsbook from their father’s used car lot for over three decades. Their crime is one of Texas’ largest ever schemes …
While the sports season has slowed in May, NJ still fairs well. May is not a particularly highly active sports month, therefore states with legal sports betting like New Jersey has taken a hit. Gross online gambling revenue dipped in the month of May from $53.08 million to $52.09 million for online casino, sports gambling, …
In the midst of March Madness, Colorado is seriously considering gambling expansion to include sports wagering. Colorado’s legislature is readying legislation and efforts to legalize sports gambling as said by Representative Alec Garnett who is the House Majority leader, “We’ve been working the last couple of months with stakeholders trying to build what a legal …
Epic Games, creator of the popular game Fortnite announced they are abandoning blind loot boxes and players will now be able to see inside a loot box before they decide to buy. Loot boxes have been the center of debate around the world ever since players started comparing the goodie grabs to gambling. While the …