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Nevada Sportsbooks Pot $25 Million for August Revenue
The Nevada Gaming Commission reported just over $25 million in sports betting revenue for August on Thursday, a notable year-over-year increase for Silver State operators. The figure was up 38.2% from 2023, easily outpacing the 5.8% rise in handle to $455.8 million. Revenue declined 3% from July despite a 21.3% upswing in handle as the…
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Sporttrade Launches Mobile Sports Betting in Arizona
Sporttrade announced Thursday that it had gone live for mobile sports betting in Arizona, the fourth state where the betting exchange platform is accepting wagers. It was a fast turnaround to launch for Sporttrade, which is tethered to the Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. The Arizona Department of Gaming awarded the…
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MLB NRFI & YRFI Picks for Wednesday — 9/25
I had a solid day on MLB NRFI & YRFI picks yesterday, hitting two of three picks for a profit of one unit. Let’s try to repeat that success today — I have three more MLB NRFI picks and model predictions for Wednesday, September 25. MLB NRFI & YRFI Picks for Wednesday — 9/25 Billy…
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Cowboys vs Ravens Most-Bet Touchdown Props
Cowboys vs. Ravens Most-Bet Touchdown Props [gamematchup league=”nfl” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/bal.png” awayname=”Ravens” awayslug=”baltimore-ravens” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/dal.png” homename=”Cowboys” homeslug=”dallas-cowboys” date=”Sunday, Sep 22″ time=”4:25 p.m. ET” network=”FOX” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”-1.5″ col1awayline=”-108″ col1hometext=”+1.5″ col1homeline=”-112″ col2awaytext=”47.5″ col2hometext=”47.5″ col2awayline=”-108o / -112u” col2homeline=”-108o / -112u” col3awaytext=”-115″ col3hometext=”-105″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”DraftKings” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/603379_Primary.png” bookreviewslug=”draftkings”][/gamematchup] The Cowboys and Ravens — two of the NFL’s most exciting offenses…
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Michigan Internet Casino Revenue Totals $196.7 Million for August
The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported $196.7 million in gross internet casino revenue for August on Tuesday, the third-highest total in state history since launching in January 2021. Year-over-year revenue surged 29.2% compared to last August as winnings surpassed $190 million for the fifth time in the past six months. That stretch started with a…
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Caesars Donates $4 Million to Group Opposing Sports Betting Legalization in Missouri
In a Missouri Ethics Commission filing late last week, it was disclosed that four Missouri-based Caesars entities had donated upwards of $4 million to the campaign to defeat sports betting legalization in Missouri. You read that right: Caesars is opposed to the legalization of sports betting in Missouri — at least as currently proposed. To…
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Nearly Three-Quarters of Circa Survivor Field Eliminated After Just Two Weeks
Typically, after the first two weeks of the NFL season, at least half of the Circa Survivor field is still in the running for a slice of the multimillion-dollar prize pool. But 2024 is proving to be no typical year. A spate of home losses by heavy favorites through Week 2 has resulted in the…
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8 Best MNF Betting Promos: Sign Up for More Than $5,000 in Max Bonuses for Falcons-Eagles Monday Night Football
Claim the best MNF betting promos for tonight’s Week 2 Monday Night Football matchup featuring the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles. Before the game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET, be sure to sign up with one of the top MNF betting promos featured here to get bonus bets and more. These sign-up bonus offers…
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New York Weekly Mobile Sports Betting Handle Jumps to $476 Million
The New York State Gaming Commission reported mobile sports betting handle of $476.3 million for the week ending Sept. 8, a surge coinciding with the start of the NFL season. That figure was 18.7% higher than the $401.4 million reported for the week ending Sept. 1 and the 13th-highest total in 140 weeks of mobile…
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IIlinois Gaming Board Renews Rivers Casino’s License
The Illinois Gaming Board on Thursday renewed Rivers Casino’s gaming license as well as Hawthorne Race Course’s master sports wagering license. Both renewals by the state agency came via unanimous 4-0 votes and are good for four years, with Rivers now licensed through August 2028 and Hawthorne through September of that year. Rivers Casino, located…
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Fanatics Sportsbook Enters Washington D.C. Mobile Marketplace
Fanatics Sportsbook announced Thursday it has gained access to the Washington D.C. mobile sports betting market through a partnership with the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The District of the nation’s capital overhauled its mobile sports betting dynamic earlier this summer when it opened sports betting beyond the previous system run…
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Indiana Sportsbook Revenue Totals $32 Million for August
The Indiana Gaming Commission reported $32.1 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for August on Thursday, a figure boosted by adjustments of close to $2.7 million in operators’ favors. Those adjustments helped increase revenue 36.3% compared to August 2023. That outpaced the 29.3% rise in handle to $307.9 million as the Hoosier State edged…
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Holds Balanced Hearing On Sports Wagering Limits
From the outset, Jordan Maynard instructed participants at Wednesday’s Massachusetts Gaming Commission hearing on sports wagering limits to maintain decorum. Billed as one of the most consequential meetings for the industry since the historic PASPA decision, regulated sportsbooks made their case at the Massachusetts hearing on why limits are an integral component of their risk-mitigation…
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Maryland Surpasses $100 Million in Sports Betting State Tax Revenue
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported $5.6 million in state tax revenue generated from sports betting in August on Tuesday, putting the overall total above $100 million since the first wagers were accepted in December 2021. Operators in the Old Line State generated $37.2 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for the month, which was…
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Caesars Sports Betting Kiosks to Replace Gambet’s in D.C.
On Tuesday, Caesars announced it would be installing 53 sports betting kiosks at small businesses throughout Washington, D.C., in cooperation with the District’s Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG). The Caesars Sportsbook kiosks, which will accept cash deposits to mobile accounts as well as wagers, replace those run by the District’s former primary sports betting…
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Roommates Show Block Party Review: Jalen Brunson Proposes Amicable Eagles-Giants Bet to Jon Stewart
On a night unlike any other for Knicks fans in Central Park, Jalen Brunson proposed a playful wager to Jon Stewart. Capping a lively segment with the Emmy-winning comedian, Brunson bet Stewart that the Eagles will defeat the Giants on October 20 at MetLife Stadium. If the Eagles prevail, Stewart must wear a Saquon Barkley…
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New Fantasy Football Format Celebrates NFL’s Worst Teams
On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans left no doubt that they are the two best teams in the NFL this season. The two best teams at Loserball, that is. Loserball is a new free-to-play (for the time being) fantasy contest that, in the words of its founder, Jonathan Gruber, “embraces the suck.” The…
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Did California Assemblyman Trade Card Room Vote for Tribal Cash?
The city of San Jose, California, receives some $30 million in taxes each year from commercial card rooms, providing vital funding for police and emergency service personnel. But if Governor Gavin Newsom signs a bill allowing tribes that operate casinos to sue these card rooms, that funding could be in jeopardy. State Assemblyman Evan Low…
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What’s On Tap: NFL Week 2, MLB Wild Card Races, And Aaron Rodgers’ Returns For MNF Season Debut
Each week, our “What’s on Tap” series previews the week ahead in the world of sports betting. Come here for a summary of upcoming financial happenings, legislative and regulatory meetings, industry conferences, top games scheduled for the week, and much more. What’s On Tap: NFL Week 2, MLB Wild Card Races, And Aaron Rodgers’ Return On MNF…
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French Tennis Player Files Complaint With Paris Prosecutors After Online Abuse by Bettors
On Saturday, Agence France-Presse reported that professional tennis player Alice Tubello of France had filed a complaint with Paris prosecutors after she allegedly received 300 hateful social-media messages — many from disgruntled sports bettors — following a quarterfinal loss to Dana Guzman in a tournament in Peru. Tubello told AFP, “Whether it’s a victory or…
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Sports Betting to Stay on Missouri Ballot, Circa Prize Pools Top $20M
A Missouri judge rejected a lawsuit Friday challenging the validity of a ballot initiative that will ask Missourians whether to legalize sports betting, meaning the measure will appear on the state’s Nov. 5 ballot. “Lawsuits seeking to remove an initiative petition from the ballot after it has been certified as sufficient by the Secretary of…
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Signify, EPIC Unite to Prevent Online Harassment of Athletes
“I’ll fookin’ kill you with me bare hands at the pub by the pitch, you wanker!” One imagines some variation of this phrase was written more than once on the social-media platform X by distraught viewers of — and bettors on — the 2023 Rugby World Cup. In a way, it’s human nature to react…
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Sports Bettor “Chiefsaholic” Receives 17.5-Year Prison Sentence for Bank Robberies
Hours before the Kansas City Chiefs opened the NFL regular season on Thursday, an ardent supporter of the team received a lengthy prison sentence in connection with a string of bank robberies. Xaviar Babudar, more commonly known as “Chiefsaholic,” was sentenced in Kansas City on Thursday to 17 years and six months in federal prison.…
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Kentucky Sportsbooks Nearly Reach 12% Hold for July
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported $15.4 million in gross sports betting revenue for July on Thursday, with the state’s seven retail sportsbooks and eight mobile operators combining for a hold just shy of 12%. It was the fourth consecutive month the statewide win rate reached double digits and the eighth time in 10 full…
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Fanatics Opens Retail Sportsbook at Ocean Casino in Atlantic City
On Thursday, Fanatics Sportsbook announced the opening of a retail sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City. The sportsbook will be located in The Gallery, a 12,000-square-foot gaming and bar area centrally located in the casino. The opening comes just in time for the 2024 NFL lid-lifter between the reigning two-time Super Bowl champion…
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Sports Betting Tech Suppliers Genius Sports and Kambi Deny Merger Speculation
Genius Sports and Kambi Group Plc vehemently rejected speculation about M&A discussion between the companies, hours after reports of a potential merger surfaced. As with most industries, C-suite executives in the sports betting industry are generally reticent to comment on any M&A speculation. But execs from both companies immediately rebuffed a report from newsletter “Earnings…
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DraftKings Tops in NFL ‘Uptime’ Betting Analysis, FanDuel Second — Then There’s the Rest
In a newly released analysis of four leading U.S. sportsbooks, the sports odds intelligence firm Bettormetrics found that DraftKings‘ mobile sports betting markets were suspended for the least amount of time during the 2023-2024 NFL season, while bet365‘s were suspended for the longest duration. Bettormetrics defines the inverse of periods where betting is suspended while…
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Sporttrade Gets Sports Betting License in Virginia Ahead of Planned October Launch
Sporttrade announced Wednesday that it has received licensing approval in Virginia, gaining sports betting market access in its fifth state nationwide. Despite making the announcement hours before the start of the NFL season, Sporttrade does not plan to launch in Virginia until sometime next month. The Washington Commanders face a difficult schedule in October with…
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Indiana Gaming Commission Executive Director Leaving for Position at Fliff
Governor Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that Indiana Gaming Commission Executive Director Greg Small is stepping down, effective Sept. 20. Separately, Small stated on his LinkedIn page that he has accepted a role with Fliff to become the social gaming outfit’s head of legal and government affairs. Small had been with the IGC since 2015, serving…
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Man Stung in Testicles by Scorpion Sues Venetian Resort
On the morning after Christmas, Michael Farchi was lying in bed at the Venetian when he received the worst gift imaginable: A scorpion stung his testicles. Now, with his sex life allegedly in shambles, he’s suing the Las Vegas resort over incurred and ongoing medical costs, in addition to general and punitive damages. According to…
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Ohio Sportsbooks Drill Public, Claim $55 Million In July
The Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery reported a combined $55.4 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for July as operators notched a double-digit hold for the 15th time in 19 months of wagering. The OCCC released its figures Tuesday, while the Ohio Lottery releases figures on wagering done via kiosks mid-month. July…
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American Gaming Association Disputes British Study Criticizing U.S. Sportsbook Marketing
A new study released by the University of Bristol in England found that 75% of the non-sponsored social-media content put out by four major U.S. sportsbooks — BetMGM, DraftKings, ESPN BET and FanDuel — did not comply with the American Gaming Association’s responsible marketing code. The AGA, however, quickly disagreed with the findings, with the…
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Stanford Grads Tout A.I.-Driven App To Spot Betting Inefficiencies As Field Vision Debuts For NFL Season
On the Tuesday before the 2024 NFL regular season was to kick off, Field Vision launched an A.I.-driven mobile app that its founders believe can equip bettors with the tools necessary to spot critical pricing inefficiencies on the market. Conceived by a pair of Stanford graduates, Field Vision’s proprietary model contains predictive analytics that identify…
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Circa Survivor Pro Football Contest Passes $10 Million In Prize Money
Circa Sports announced Monday that it had surpassed $10 million in prize money for its annual Circa Survivor pro football pick ’em contest, meaning all entries accepted between now and Saturday’s 2 p.m. local time deadline will increase the eight-figure prize pool. It is the second straight year Circa will have a significant increase above…
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Arizona Sportsbooks Claim $47 Million In June With 10.4% Hold
On Friday, the Arizona Department of Gaming reported $47.3 million in gross sports betting revenue for June, completing another solid month in 2024 for sportsbook operators. Revenue was up 66.8% from June 2023 as the 10.4% statewide hold ticked 3.2 percentage points higher. It was only the second time in 34 months of wagering that Arizona…
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What’s On Tap: U.S. Open Finals, Michigan-Texas, NFL Makes Regular Season Debut In Brazil
Each week, our “What’s on Tap” series previews the week ahead in the world of sports betting. Come here for a summary of upcoming financial happenings, legislative and regulatory meetings, industry conferences, top games scheduled for the week and much more. Thursday, Sept. 5 Chiefs Open Super Bowl Title Defense Against Ravens In the annals of NFL…
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Joey Chestnut vs Takeru Kobayashi Showdown Demolishes Hot Dog Eating Records: Here were the Odds
Ali-Frazier. Federer-Nadal. Joey Chestnut-Takeru Kobayashi. That’s what a big deal the “Unfinished Beef” showdown was on Netflix as the two legendary competitors faced off Monday for the first time in 15 years. Fans weren’t disappointed as world records were set and personal bests shattered as Chestnut beat Kobayashi, 83-67. Naturally, bettors were interested in getting…
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Virginia Sportsbooks Stay Hot, Reap $45 Million in July
The Virginia Lottery reported $45 million in gross sports betting revenue for July on Friday as the state’s sportsbooks notched a collective double-digit hold for the fourth consecutive month. Overall, Virginia’s operators have posted a 10.4% hold through the first seven months of 2024, reaping $383.1 million from close to $3.7 billion worth of wagers.…
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Meet The Composer Of Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s 900-Strong Staff
Before the first bet was placed Thursday at Hard Rock Casino Rockford, there needed to be belief. Belief even before Hard Rock was selected by the city to apply for a casino license with the Illinois Gaming Board. Belief that needed to be earned in a city that had been for decades yearning for a…
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What Is Action PRO?
With the college football season officially upon us, you may be asking yourself: What is Action PRO and how can it help me find smarter bets? More specifically, what are the features of Action PRO that cut through the noise and identify picks with value? Here are three simple ways to take advantage of Action…
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U.S. Internet Casino Revenue Totals $629 Million for July
The seven states that conduct internet casino gaming combined for $629.5 million in gross revenue for July, furthering a year-long trend of double-digit growth compared to 2023. Operator winnings were up 30.8% compared to July 2023, boosted by New Jersey recording its second-highest monthly total of $195.4 million. That led the seven states for July,…
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Colorado Sportsbooks Post 10.2% Hold For July
The Colorado Division of Gaming on Thursday reported sportsbooks across the Centennial State posted a 10.2% hold against $320.4 million in handle for July, the second-highest win rate in 51 months of legal commercial betting. The percentage trailed only the 11.4% hold attained in September 2022 and was also the second time in the last…
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SEC to Provide Official Injury Reports for Football, Basketball and Baseball
The SEC announced Thursday that it will require its teams to share official injury reports for football, basketball and baseball games played within the conference. The Big Ten and MAC both will require football injury reporting in 2024, although no other FBS conferences have announced plans to have injury reports for the college football season.…
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Which State Will Legalize Sports Betting Next?
No states have legalized online sports betting in 2024, but Missouri could change that before the calendar flips to 2025. The question of legalizing sports betting in the Show Me State is currently expected to be on the November ballot, thanks to an initiative effort from Winning for Missouri Education. The measure, which has the…
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Could Casinos Play A Key Role In Future NIL Funding?
Carlton Saffa, the chief market officer at Saracen Casino, wants online casinos legalized in Arkansas. Saffa believes it would benefit both customers and brick-and-mortar casinos. He also believes it could come with a unique perk: helping NIL collectives associated with the state’s major college athletic programs. Saffa has gone on a local media tour in…
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Betr Picks Adds “Group Mode” Feature, New-Look Sportsbook
Betr announced Thursday that it has launched a “Group Mode” for its peer-to-peer Betr Picks product, following up a soft launch for its enhanced sportsbook product offerings in both Ohio and Virginia. The “Group Mode” launch took place in Florida and Massachusetts, with another eight states — most notably Arizona and Virginia — set to…
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DraftKings Acquires Microbetting Provider Simplebet
On Wednesday, DraftKings announced that it had acquired the leading microbetting provider Simplebet. While the purchase price wasn’t disclosed in a DraftKings press release, JMP Securities reported that DraftKings, which already owned 15% of Simplebet, paid $195 million for the remaining 85% of the company, with a $70 million upfront payment. “Live betting represents an…
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Rush Street, Kambi Extend Partnership for Sports Betting
Rush Street Interactive and Kambi announced a multi-year extension to their partnership Wednesday as Kambi will continue to serve as BetRivers’ sportsbook platform and for core trading and risk management services across the Americas. It is the second time the two have extended their partnership, with the original deal reached in 2018 ahead of Rush…
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Nevada Casino Revenue Tumbles To $1.3 Billion For July
The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported $1.31 billion in total gaming revenue for July, as winnings from table games tumbled 23.5% compared to 2023. The overall figure was down 6.9% year-over-year from a then-record $1.4 billion, as the $392.7 million won on the felt represented a decline of $120.4 million in terms of dollars. The…
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Nevada Sports Betting Handle Sinks To Post-Pandemic Low
The state of Nevada generated $375.9 million in sports betting handle for July, the lowest monthly total not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly five years. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported monthly sports betting revenue totaling $25.8 million with a hold of nearly 6.9% on Wednesday. Those figures provide the ability to reverse-engineer…
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Pro Poker Player Connected to Gambling Ring Involving Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Pleads Guilty
Professional poker player Damien Leforbes has pleaded guilty in federal court to running an illegal sports betting operation and money laundering, according to Matt Rybaltowski of SportsHandle. Leforbes is alleged to have been one of the co-conspirators in the illegal gambling ring involving Matt Bowyer and Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Bowyer allegedly accepted…
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Bally’s Takes Another Step Toward Downtown Chicago Casino
Bally’s took another notable step in the process to build its $1.7 billion casino in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, as the first demolition work took place on the former Chicago Tribune publishing plant. City and state officials, Bally’s officials, guests and media looked on as an excavator rumbled to life. After a thin celebratory haze…
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Travis Kelce Buys Share of Racehorse Named Swift Delivery
On Tuesday, the horse racing syndicate Team Valor announced that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and the Zoldan family had “acquired a significant share” of a three-year-old gelding by the name of — wait for it — Swift Delivery. Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor, shares a fleet-afoot name with the Mark Cases-trained horse, who has…
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Could South Carolina Follow In North Carolina’s Footsteps And Legalize Sports Betting?
Legal online sports betting apps launched in North Carolina in March, and a recent article from the Charleston City Paper suggests the move could grab the attention of South Carolina lawmakers. South Carolina doesn’t allow for legal sports betting, but Stephen Shapiro told the news outlet that North Carolina’s legalization could impact South Carolina. “The…
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Teens Set Off Fire Extinguisher, Rob Maryland Casino
On Saturday afternoon in Prince George’s County, Maryland, a group of teenagers set off a fire extinguisher on the casino floor at MGM National Harbor and proceeded to steal a bunch of playing chips. Some of the robbers fled the scene and remained at large as of Monday morning, reported DC News Now. Three suspects…
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Hard Rock Bet Launches In Illinois Ahead Of Rockford Casino Opening
Hard Rock announced Monday that it had launched mobile sports betting in Illinois through Hard Rock Bet, kicking off a week that includes the grand opening of its casino in Rockford on Thursday. Hard Rock Bet gives Illinois bettors nine mobile apps, and it is the first launch in the state since Circa Sports began…
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BetMGM Enhances Mobile Betting App Ahead Of Football Season
BetMGM announced Tuesday that it has released a series of enhancements to its mobile sports betting app as the football season gets into full swing this weekend. The biggest takeaway is an increased amount of markets powered by Angstrom, which is Entain’s in-house sports modeling and analytics company, to provide exclusive betting odds for certain…
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Exclusive Interview: Ricky Hatton Talks Tyson vs. Paul, The Current State of the Heavyweight Division, WWE, and MORE
We had the chance to sit down with boxing legend Ricky Hatton to discuss the sport’s hottest topics. From the upcoming clash between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, to the highly anticipated Usyk vs. Fury rematch, and the showdown between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, Hatton shares his expert insights. The Hall of Famer also…
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Lawsuit Threatens Missouri Sports Betting Legalization Timeline
A recent lawsuit could alter the fate of legal sports betting in Missouri. The St. Louis Post Dispatch reported that a lawsuit filed by Missouri citizens Blake Lawrence and Jacqueline Wood challenges Winning for Missouri Education’s approved appearance on the November ballot. Winning for Missouri Education aims to legalize sports betting in the Show-Me State,…
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Addabbo Urges Hochul To Expedite New York Downstate Casino Bidding Process
About a dozen furlongs from one of the oldest racetracks in the nation, a debate on the licensing prospects of three New York casino projects has become a summer rite of passage. Since the inaugural Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga in 2021, a panel on the New York downstate casino bidding process has served…
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MAC Plans to Issue Game Day Injury Reports During 2024 College Football Season
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) will implement game day injury reporting for the 2024 football season, the Group of Five conference announced Thursday. The reports will be issued no later than three hours before scheduled kickoffs, and failure to comply with the rule could result in disciplinary action from the conference. The MAC joins the Big…
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New York Mobile Sportsbooks Claim $36 Million in Latest Revenue Report
After two middling weeks, New York‘s eight mobile sportsbooks roared back to claim $36.2 million in gross revenue for the week ending Sunday, according to figures released by the state’s Gaming Commission. The digital operators were held to 6.8% and 8% holds for the weeks ending Aug. 4 and 11, the first time they were…
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NFL: No Players Suspended For Gambling Violations Since Super Bowl
The National Football League said Thursday that it has not suspended any players for gambling violations since Super Bowl LVIII in February. The league also released an updated gambling policy for players and team personnel. The quiet offseason regarding discipline for violating league rules follows a turbulent 2023 in which 10 players received bans of…
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Report Offers Unique Insight Into Habits of Frequent NFL Bettors
There’s increasing interest in all forms of pro football betting, according to Optimove’s 2024-25 consumer report on NFL wagering intentions. The report also suggests some frequent NFL bettors struggle with problem gambling despite a strong understanding of the responsible gambling tools available to them. The report surveyed 356 bettors who wagered on the NFL this…
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Betr Acquires License For Huddle Tech Technology
Betr announced Thursday that it had acquired a license for Huddle Tech’s sports gaming technology, which will help the microbetting-focused platform enhance its sports wagering offerings. Betr, which was co-founded by social-media-influencer-turned-professional-boxer Jake Paul, also said it had incorporated Huddle Tech’s stack into its new-look sportsbook ahead of the upcoming NFL season. Betr has been…
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BetMGM Becomes First Sportsbook to Offer Shared Mobile Wallet to Nevada Registrants
On Thursday, BetMGM became the first sports betting operator to allow Nevada registrants to cross state lines into other legal markets and wager through a single digital wallet. Practically speaking, that means customers who’ve registered for a BetMGM mobile account in Nevada can travel to neighboring Arizona or any of the 27 other North American…
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Bovada Stops Accepting Wagers in Ohio
Harp Media, which runs Bovada, one of the largest offshore sportsbooks and online casino platforms available to United States bettors, appears to be complying with a cease-and-desist order issued by the Ohio Casino Control Commission earlier this month. The OCCC confirmed it sent a letter to the Curaçao-based gaming company on Aug. 6, informing Harp…
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VSiN Taps Miles Gwyn As New Chief Operating Officer Under Leadership Restructuring Plan
The Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN), a prominent sports betting media network launched by the Musburger family, named Miles Gwyn as chief operating officer Wednesday as part of a comprehensive management restructuring plan. VSiN also named Bill Adee as VSiN’s CEO and Brian Musburger as president and chief business officer. The announcement comes after Musburger…
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Michigan Internet Casino Revenue Tops $191 Million In July
The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported $191.4 million in gross internet casino revenue for July on Tuesday, the fifth straight month with year-over-year revenue growth surpassing $30 million. July marked the fourth-highest monthly revenue figures all-time, with all four totals above $190 million coming in the last five months. Operator winnings climbed 24.6% compared to…
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BetMGM Player Awarded Record $6.4 Million Online Casino Jackpot Payout
BetMGM reported a progressive jackpot payout of $6.4 million in New Jersey on Monday, calling it the largest legal internet casino gaming payout in U.S. history. According to BetMGM, the jackpot reached an operator-record $4 million in February and continued to grow as bettors attempted to land “The Big One,” a progressive jackpot pool derived…
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Michigan’s Mobile Sportsbooks Roll On With 11.8% Hold For July
Michigan’s 12 mobile sportsbooks combined for a collective 11.8% hold against gross revenue in July, the fourth consecutive month with a double-digit hold according to figures released Tuesday from the state’s Gaming Control Board. It matches the longest such run with digital wagering available in the Wolverine State, first accomplished from July to October 2022.…
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New Jersey Gaming Revenue Totals $548 Million in July
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported $547.8 million in revenue for July on Friday, though Atlantic City casinos had a year-over-year decline in operator winnings. The overall figure represented an increase of 8.2% from the $506.2 million reported for July 2023. Both sportsbooks and internet casino revenue had double-digit year-over-year growth, with sports betting…
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What’s On Tap: NFL Preseason, Travers Stakes, College Football Season Opens in Dublin
Each week, our “What’s on Tap” series previews the week ahead in the world of sports betting. Come here for a summary of upcoming financial happenings, legislative and regulatory meetings, industry conferences, top games scheduled for the week, and much more. What’s On Tap: NFL Preseason, Travers Stakes, College Football Season Opens in Dublin Monday, Aug. 19…
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Report: Notre Dame Suspends Men’s Swimming For 1 Year After Gambling Violations
Notre Dame has reportedly suspended its men’s swimming program for one year after an investigation found the team wagered with each other on their performances. NEWS: Notre Dame is suspending its men’s swimming program for the entire 2024-25 academic year after investigations revealed swimmers created an internal sportsbook to gamble on their performances, plus other…
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Missouri Legalized Sports Betting Will Be on This Year’s Ballot
Sports betting is officially on the ballot in Missouri as citizens have the chance to vote on a constitutional amendment on whether to legalize and tax betting on major sporting events in November’s election. According to a report in the Kansas City Star, a campaign called Winning for Missouri Education dropped off more than 340,000…
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ESPN BET, BetRivers Won’t Charge Tax on Bettors After DraftKings Implements Fees
ESPN BET will launch in New York on August 24th without a tax surcharge on bettors, in a move that juxtaposes DraftKings‘ move to add a fee to all winning wagers in the state starting in 2025. The announcement by Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden last week precedes ESPN BET’s launch later this month in…
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ESPN BET Promo Code ACTNEWS: Score a $1,000 First Bet Reset for MLB, NFL, or Any Game
The ESPN BET promo code grants new users a $1,000 First Bet Reset when they sign up with the ESPN BET promo code ACTNEWS. The welcome offer is available in 18 states and can be applied to any sport, including MLB. With the ESPN BET promo code ACTNEWS, new users can place a first bet of…
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PrizePicks and Underdog Explainer: How Are They Different Than Other DFS Sites & Sportsbooks?
PrizePicks and Underdog are two of the most popular real-money gaming options available in the United States. The biggest bonus is that the two operators are available in many states where sports betting is not yet legalized. So how do they work? And how do they differ from traditional DFS sites or sportsbooks? [bam-bonus-promotion placement-id=”2037″…
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BetMGM Code TOPTAN1600: Enable 20% Deposit Match Worth $1.6K on Any Weekend Sport, Including MLB
If you haven’t signed up for a new BetMGM account yet, you can register on Friday with the BetMGM bonus code TOPTAN1600 to enjoy a 20% deposit match up to $1,600 in Sports Bonus. This exclusive offer is available to Action Network readers with an initial deposit of $10 or more. There is also the…
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Vegas Bettor Wins $2.2 Million From $5 Side Bet
A bettor at the Venetian in Las Vegas won $2.2 million from a $5 side bet in Face Up Pai Gow. The win occurred Sunday after the bettor was dealt a seven card straight flush — the 7 of spades, 9 of spades, 10 of spades, Jack of spades, Queen of spades, King of spades…
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2024 Open Championship Round 4 Matchup Bet: Back Matthew Jordan
We got the best of the Eric Cole over Padraig Harrington line by up to 50 points at some books for Round 3. However, we failed to reap the benefits from the closing line value as the ager lost by a stroke. You could take all the disappointments from those who read my articles and…
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UK Police, FBI Arrest 17-Year-Old Suspect in MGM Cyberattack
The United Kingdom police announced that they have arrested a 17-year-old who is suspected of being responsible for a cyberattack on MGM Resorts that cost the company over $100 million. The police apprehended the suspect through a joint operation coordinated with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and the United States’ FBI. “These cyber groups…
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2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Results: Full Order of Finalists
A massive underdog has finally won the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest. Patrick Bertoletti has won the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest with 58 hot dogs and buns on Thursday afternoon. Bertoletti had been a +900 underdog prior to the contest, meaning a $100 wager would have netted $900. Contest favorite Geoffrey Esper closed…
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2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds, Picks: How to Bet July 4th With No Joey Chestnut
The Fourth of July is always a historic day — and that will be the case in Coney Island on Thursday, as the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest will crown a new winner of the men’s competition. In fact, we’ve already seen history on Thursday, with 10-time winner of the women’s contest Miki Sudo…
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Miki Sudo Sets Women’s Hot Dog Eating Contest World Record
Miki Sudo has set a world record for the women’s hot dog eating contest with 51 hot dogs and buns on Thursday afternoon. Sudo is now a 10-time winner of the event and is the first woman to ever surpass 50 hot dogs in the 10 minutes allotted for the competition. Her former personal best…
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2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds, Best Bets: 3 Picks for Fourth of July From Former Competitive Eater
2024 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds Competitor Contest Odds Chance to Win Geoffrey Esper -105 42.58% James Webb +140 34.64% Patrick Bertoletti +900 8.31% Nick Wehry +1100 6.93% King Yamamoto +3400 2.38% Gideon Oji +4900 1.66% Radim Dvoracek +8000 1.03% Darrien Thomas +10000 0.82% Max Stanford +10000 0.82% George Chiger +10000 0.82% Derek…
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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Market Report: Field Wide Open With No Joey Chestnut
The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 will be a different iteration than those in recent memory. There is no Joey Chestnut. There is no Takeru Kobayashi. There isn’t even a Matt Stonie. Most, if not all, of the names in the competition are unknown to casuals. With most names unfamiliar, one…
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Why is Matt Stonie Not Competing in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?
The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest will be without Joey Chestnut. Those watching people guzzle glizzies on July 4 already know that, but they will still be interested in betting on the event. So, you might be thinking, what happened to that guy who defeated Chestnut in 2015? That would be Matt Stonie. And…
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2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest: Why is Joey Chestnut Not Competing?
Why is Joey Chestnut not competing in the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest? The 16-time hot dog champion — who has won the last eight hot dog eating contests — will not compete in this year’s competition after a dispute with event organizers. Chestnut elected to maintain a sponsorship with Impossible Foods — a…
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9 Sports Betting Promos & Bonuses to Claim for All Euro 2024 Matches, Including Switzerland-Italy & Germany-Denmark
With the Euro 2024 tournament advancing out of the group stage on Saturday, the Round of 16 kicks off with two matchups. Switzerland takes on Italy, and Germany squares off with Denmark. When you sign up at any of the best online sportsbooks, you will be greeted with a sign-up bonus that you can apply…
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NBA Trade Rumors And Free Agency News: Pelicans Gamble, Klay To Mavericks?
A few thoughts on the latest trades and free agency rumors on the day before NBA Free Agency begins… _InlineAdBlock Pelicans Acquire Dejounte Murray from Atlanta for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr. and Two First-Round Picks The deal honestly makes sense for both sides. The Hawks needed to move one of their two guards. They…
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DraftKings Accused of Aiding in Alleged Extortion Plot by Prominent Sports Bettor ‘Spanky’
A new civil complaint in New York claims that a prominent sports bettor received identifying information from DraftKings in order to threaten the complainant into paying half a million dollars in 2023. The plaintiff, listed as “John Doe,” said in the complaint that a “henchman” threatened his life unless he paid $500,000 to Gadoon “Spanky”…
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Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi To Face Off in Hot Dog Eating Competition on Netflix
A day after Joey Chestnut was declared ineligible for the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition, a more riveting matchup has been announced. The reigning 16-time hot dog champion will face off against former world record holder Takeru Kobayashi in a head-to-head competition that will air on Sept. 2 on Netflix. The two have not…
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Joey Chestnut Will Not Compete in 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
The Nathan’s hot dog eating contest on July 4 is one of America’s greatest pastimes. Unfortunately, the 2024 iteration has been spoiled. Major League Eating announced that perennial favorite Joey Chestnut will not compete in this year’s festivities as his pitch for a different dog was too hard to swallow, according to the New York…
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NASCAR to Host In-Season Tournament Starting in 2025
NASCAR will start an in-season tournament in 2025, building off the backs of what the NBA has instituted with its own in-season competition. The NBA, in turn, took this model from European and South American soccer leagues, which have been hosting cup competitions in conjunction with its regular season for decades. NASCAR’s event will consist…
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2024 NBA Draft Lottery: Ranking Which Teams Need the Top Pick Most
The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery results will be revealed on Sunday, May 12. Fourteen taciturn NBA executives will gather in a small, quiet space to watch four ping pong balls pulled from a carefully-prepared raffle barrel, and just like that, the future of these teams will change forever. The Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets,…
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Federal Regulator Seeks Ban on Election, Award Show Betting
A federal regulator has voted on Friday to move forward on a plan that would attempt to ban wagering on elections, award shows and some sporting events. The provision would ban specific betting exchanges, which typically hold markets that aren’t based on actions on the field — such as who the next coach of a…
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Former MGM President Sentenced to Probation in Sports Betting Money Laundering Case
Former MGM Grand president Scott Sibella has been sentenced to a year of probation allowing the head of an illegal sports bookmaking operation to wager on properties with illicit funds and pay with cash. The case stems from bookmaker Wayne Nix, who is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty in 2022 for operating an illegal gambling business…
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Dinger Tuesday Picks: Josh Naylor, Cal Raleigh Among Best Bets
MLB Dinger Tuesday from FanDuel is one of the most popular promotions in the sports betting community. The promotion allows a user to bet $25 on one player in every MLB game played that day to hit a home run. Regardless of whether the player you bet on homers, you receive $5 in free bets back…