The NHL has gained MGM Resorts as its first official sports betting partner. An announcement made October 29th, shared details of the NHL’s multi-year partnership with MGM Resorts. Commissioner of the NHL Gary Bettman and MGM CEO Jim Murren publicly revealed the deal in the last few days of October at a New York City …
Destin’s City Council recently approved of an ordinance which would ban gambling within the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village’s city limits. Known as a hot spot for tourists due to their perfect white sand beaches, fishing spots, and overall upscale aesthetic appeal Destin has decided not to further capitalize on the potential revenue gambling venues are …
The future of gambling and sports betting is dead in Florida if Amendment 3 passes, according to the two largest daily fantasy sports providers. DraftKings and Fan Duel both sent out press releases on Thursday, October 4th, warning voters of the Sunshine State about Florida Amendment 3, and how it attempts to mislead residents of …
New Jersey’s sports betting industry is fresh, and any negative attention could make the public lose trust in state-regulated sportsbooks. FanDuel Sportsbooks is stuck licking their wounds after a refusal to payout, an internal investigation by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, and negative public coverage. After an internal glitch in FanDuel’s sportsbook system …
Ohio was projected to finalize a sports betting bill by the end of 2018, however, two introduced bills show there is still a long way to go. Senate and House Representatives in Ohio have introduced bills to express intent to investigate whether legalizing and regulating sports betting in the state would be sensible. However, the …
Last year, Pennsylvania approved of expanding its gambling offers which allowed for online casino gambling, online poker, and sports betting. In 2018, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced they could not comment on the status of progression of PA online poker due to uncertainty regarding an intrastate liquidity program. The state commented on its …
Pennsylvania residents will have a bona fide sports gambling option through land-based, online and mobile platforms thanks to an agreement with Mount Airy Casino. We recently reported that The Stars Group, parent company to PokerStars, struck a deal with Mount Airy Casino to offer online casino and poker platforms to residents. This deal also includes …
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice refuses to abandon the prospect of adding language to the new sports betting legislation that would benefit professional sports leagues. Governor Justice and his aids attempted to stifle the launch of sports betting next month in order to add certain regulatory principles to the bill. The WV Lottery seems to …
State Representative Bob Rita is lobbying extensively for sports betting legislation in Illinois. He hopes that the new gambling platform(s) will help aid the state’s revenue, though it will take some serious collaboration between lawmakers for any legislation to go through. Rita has two hearings scheduled—August 22 in Chicago and October 3 in Springfield—to discuss …
The NBA has been pushing for integrity fees for a while now, ever since before sports betting was even legalized. In their mind, the league is entitled to some type of compensation for putting on NBA games, which they consider their intellectual property. League officials have gone so far as to travel back and forth …