Category: News
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Hurricane Milton Affecting Florida’s Casino Industry
Hurricane warnings across Florida are closing airports, schools and colleges across the state as Hurricane Milton closes in. The storm is expected to cut a path through Tampa Bay, Orlando and Melbourne beginning Wednesday before heading back out to sea later this week. The casino industry stands to take a financial hit because of the…
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Washington D.C. Sets All-Time Monthly Highs for Sports Betting
The Washington D.C. Office of Lottery and Gaming, along with D.C. Lottery, reported all-time monthly highs of $8.1 million in sports betting revenue and $58.1 million handle for September. The OLG reported its numbers Tuesday, while D.C. Lottery had reported its monthly figures for GambetDC earlier. The access to mobile sports betting in the nation’s…
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IRS Watchdog Uncovers $13 Billion in Unreported Gambling Winnings
A new report may raise the eyebrows of gamblers and tax collectors alike. An independent IRS watchdog group, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), reports that nearly 149,000 Americans with gambling winnings over $15,000 didn’t file tax returns between 2018 and 2020. These gamblers won over $13 billion, resulting in unpaid taxes of around…
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Michigan Tourist Wins Over $516K Slot Machine Jackpot in Nevada
A Michigan man may be visiting Nevada more often. Gregory Morey, a tourist from Michigan, had an unforgettable day at Emerald Island Casino in Henderson. He played the Journey to the Planet Moolah slot machine and hit the jackpot, winning an impressive $516,008.46. The casino featured an image of Greg with his winning machine on…
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After Vegas Drops the Trop, Which Casino Is Next in Line for a Date With Dynamite?
No town celebrates the detonation of a massive, perfectly functional edifice quite like Las Vegas. In the wee hours of Wednesday morning (approximately 2:30 a.m.), the Tropicana will be blown to smithereens. The implosion, necessitated by the soon-to-relocate Oakland A’s need for land on which to build a new stadium on Las Vegas Boulevard, will…
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California Woman Wins $100,000 in 10 Minutes at Slot Machine
Sometimes it’s better to go old school when you’re trying to find your pot of gold. That’s what happened to a woman at California‘s Pechanga Resort and Casino recently. She turned a $40 bet on the Bonus Times 3-reel-type slot machine into a $100,000 jackpot win after spending only 10 minutes — and a total…
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Double Progressive Jackpot Pays Out Big for Laughlin Man
A Laughlin, Nevada man recently hit the jackpot at Edgewater Casino Resort’s Bingo Room, winning $41,009 in the Double Progressive game. Rudy L., described as an “Epic” True Rewards member.. The last significant Double Progressive jackpot at the casino was won in July by Nancy K. from North Dakota, who took home $72,265. Edgewater has…
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FanDuel Continues to Rule Mobile Roost in Virginia
FanDuel again topped the lists for sports betting handle and revenue in Virginia for August, according to a Freedom of Information Act request that was fulfilled by the Virginia Lottery. FanDuel ran its streak of double-digit holds in the Old Dominion to five months with a 11.2% win rate, potting $16.8 million in gross sports…
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Losses by Seahawks, 49ers Decimate Circa Survivor Field as NFL Betting Continues to Grow
And then there were 221. Heading into Sunday’s NFL slate, just 479 of an initial pool of 14,266 Circa Survivor entrants were still in the hunt for piece of — or perhaps the entire — $14.27 million prize pie. But after surprising losses by the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, who play each other…
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ESPN BET Does $3M Handle in New York Mobile Debut
ESPN BET generated a $3 million handle in its first three days of accepting mobile wagers in New York, part of a Top 10 overall week of action ending Sunday according to figures released by the state’s Gaming Commission on Friday. ESPN BET’s much-anticipated entrance had been expected since late February after it spent $25…
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Michigan Gaming Board Issues Cease & Desist to Costa Rican Bookie Clearinghouse
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) continued its cease-and-desist frenzy on Friday, this time giving the Costa Rican gambling company Ace23 14 days to halt operations in the Wolverine State. The MGCB sent letters to Ace23, which operates the website Ace23.ag, and its parent company, Ace Per Head. According to a press release, an “extensive…
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BetMGM Partners with GTG Network for Customized Betting Content
BetMGM announced Thursday it has partnered with GTG Network to provide customized content and wagering insights for sports bettors. The multi-year agreement will see a rollout in phases, first with GTG providing direct-to-consumer content followed by in-app integrations. BetMGM had made a series of enhancments to its mobile app prior to the start of the…
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Bovada Sent Cease-And-Desist Letter By Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) sent a cease-and-desist letter Thursday to Harp Media B.V. and Hove Media, also known as Bovada. The letter states that Bovada, a prominent offshore operator, is operating a sports betting and gambling website in Massachusetts without a license. The AGO demands that the Curaçao-based gaming company immediately halt all…
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Five Lucky Winners Hit the Jackpot at Two Minnesota Casinos
Four people recently won big at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Welch, Minnesota. They each hit significant slot jackpots, causing a lot of excitement on the casino floor. The first winner won $27,931, creating a buzz of excitement. The resort included an image of the winning moment on its Facebook page. The second winner…
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Israeli Gaming Company Papaya Faces Cease-and-Desist From Michigan Authorities
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced Thursday that it is sending a cease-and-desist letter to Papaya Gaming in Tel Aviv, Israel. The agency claims that Papaya runs illegal gambling activities in Michigan through unlicensed mobile games like 21 Cash, Bingo Cash, Bubble Cash and Solitaire Cash, which allow players to use real cash for…
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Poker Player in Jontay Porter Match-Fixing Case Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Months after Jontay Porter admitted to feigning injury to manipulate a series of prop wagers, a pro poker player pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in the brazen scheme. Long Phi Pham, also known as “Bruce,” pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to wire fraud conspiracy. Pham made the appearance months after he was apprehended…
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Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in Michigan, Replacing WynnBET
WynnBET is falling by the wayside in Michigan. Horseshoe Online Casino is now up and running in Michigan, taking over from WynnBet. Caesars Entertainment bought Wynn’s Michigan online gaming license in February and completed the deal in June. This marks the first time Caesars is using the Horseshoe brand for online gaming. Michigan allows 15…
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Kentucky Sportsbooks Total $284 Million Revenue in Year One
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported $12.1 million in gross sports betting revenue for August on Thursday, as sportsbooks totaled $283.6 million in overall winnings in their first 12 months of operations in the Bluegrass State. Kentucky began taking wagers at retail sportsbooks on Sept. 7, and mobile operators followed suit three weeks later. Handle…
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Valuable Coin Steals Spotlight in ‘Pawn Stars’ Episode Filmed at Circa
This goes well beyond the level of pocket change. Rick Harrison recently filmed an episode of “Pawn Stars” in Las Vegas at Circa Resort & Casino’s rooftop cocktail lounge, the Legacy Club, which is known for showcasing 500 gold bars worth over $2 million. Harrison was there for a very important meeting that revolved around…
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The End of ‘The Run’: Archie Karas Dies at 73
The man who became famous for riding one of the most legendary hot streaks the gambling world has ever seen has died at 73. Archie Karas, aka ‘The Greek” famously turned $50 into $40 million during the 1990s. His legendary Las Vegas hot streak became known as ‘The Run,” which is still considered the biggest…
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NY Governor Signs Legislation Targeted Toward Impact of Problem Gambling
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to fight the effects of problem gambling as pressure mounts on legislators to move on sports betting conversations. The legislation requires all advertisements for gambling and sports betting to include warnings about the potentially harmful and addictive effects of gambling. This is a change from previous legislation, which…
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Kalshi Wins Ruling on Stay, Paving Way for Betting on Presidential Election
Less than 24 hours after Tuesday night’s U.S. vice-presidential debate, Kalshi won a key ruling that will enable the website to offer betting markets on next month’s presidential election. On Wednesday, the U.S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied an emergency stay filed last month by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading…
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Davante Adams Next Team Odds: Jets, Saints Among Favorites
Davante Adams Next Team Odds Davante Adams is embroiled in a dispute with the Raiders that the market — and insiders — believe will end his tenure in Las Vegas. DraftKings has posted odds on Adams’ next team — meaning, which team he’ll take his first snap for after the 2024 trade deadline on Nov.…
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Betfred to Exit Virginia on October 21
Betfred‘s state-by-state withdrawal from the U.S. mobile sports betting market appears set to continue with a scheduled Oct. 21 exit from Virginia. On Betfred Sportsbook’s Virginia landing page, Betfred said it had stopped accepting online deposits, online wagers or new registrations in the Old Dominion as of 10 p.m. EDT on Tuesday. It added that…
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Bookie for Ohtani Ex-Interpreter Receives Permission for Italy Trip Weeks After Guilty Plea
As the MLB Playoffs kick into high gear this month, Mathew Bowyer will spend the first two weeks of October on vacation in Europe. A federal judge in Bowyer’s case approved a motion that allowed the bookmaker to travel to Italy for a celebration of his father-in-law’s 70th birthday. The illegal bookmaker, who allegedly took…
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Randomly Dealt Royal Flush Wins Poker Jackpot
A lucky poker player won a big jackpot at a Las Vegas casino with the rarest hand in the game. The gambler took home nearly $140,000 from the Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino after being dealt five random cards that resulted in a royal flush. When it was all said and done, the…
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Near-Record Bad Beat Jackpot Awarded at Canadian Poker Club
The second-largest country in the world is now home to the second-largest bad beat jackpot ever awarded in poker. In fact, the Playground Poker Club, in Quebec, Canada, holds the record for the top two bad beat jackpots. The club paid out a massive total of CAD $2,275,388, or nearly $1.7 million in U.S. dollars,…
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Ohio Sports Betting Handle Surges to $548 Million in August
The Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery reported a combined sports betting handle of $548.7 million for August, a year-over-year increase of 44.6%. The OCCC released its figures Tuesday, while the Ohio Lottery, which oversees sports wagering via kiosks, had released its monthly figures mid-month. The 761 kiosks in operation — down 179 from…
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Josh Allen’s NFL MVP Odds Take Nose Dive, Jayden Daniels & Sam Darnold Rise to Occasion
2024 NFL MVP Odds: Josh Allen Nose Dives; Jayden Daniels, Sam Darnold Biggest Risers Bills quarterback Josh Allen saw his short-lived lead atop the NFL MVP leaderboard dissipate after Buffalo was trampled by the Ravens on Sunday Night Football. It was Allen’s first game since Nov. 2021 in which he’s failed to throw for or…
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Football Powers Colorado Sports Betting Handle to $372 Million for August
The Colorado Department of Revenue reported $372.4 million in sports betting handle for August on Tuesday, with NFL and college football action picking up significantly compared to last year. Overall, handle was up 21.7% compared to last year and 16.2% higher than the $320.4 million reported for July. The “Coach Prime” effect showed no signs…
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Las Vegas Casino Jackpot Winner Bets Small, Wins Big
A gambler recently struck it big in Las Vegas, but he wasn’t on the famed Strip. He landed his casino jackpot at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, located five miles to its east. The lucky player, identified as Paul in a picture shared by Sam’s Town on X (formerly Twitter), invested $1.76 at a…
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Atlantic City Gambler Turns $3.75 Into $415,000 Jackpot
Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill. One lucky Atlantic City gambler cashed in big time, when they instantly turned their spare change into nearly $416,000. According to a press release from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, the lucky player, who’s asked not to be identified, dropped 15 quarters into…
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Former Jaguars Employee Who Stole From Team Sues FanDuel Over DFS Losses
Amit Patel, the former Jacksonville Jaguars employee who’s now serving time in prison for stealing some $22 million from the team, filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against FanDuel and its parent companies on Tuesday, alleging that FanDuel “preyed” on Patel “by using its information about his [gambling] addiction to target him for enticements,…
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AGA: Gaming Executives Expect Decline in Customer Activity
The American Gaming Association’s most recent Gaming Industry Outlook released Tuesday shows industry executives are maintaining an overall positive view of the landscape while also expecting a slowdown of customer activity in the coming months. Though 88% of respondents in the biannual outlook prepared by Oxford Economics viewed the current gaming landscape as “good” or…
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Virginia Sports Betting Handle Surges to $417 Million for August
The Virginia Lottery reported sports betting handle totaling $416.7 million for August on Tuesday, a 30.6% year-over-year increase. The Old Dominion also reached a pair of all-time milestones in the post-PASPA era, becoming the sixth state to reach $1.75 billion in gross operator sports betting revenue and the seventh to surpass $200 million in state…
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Will MLB Reverse Gambling Ban on Pete Rose After All-Time Hit King’s Passing?
Pete Rose, MLB’s all-time leader in career hits, passed away Monday at the age of 83. Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle,” for his dogged approach to baserunning, Rose had his legacy tarnished by a 1989 gambling investigation that led to his banishment from professional baseball. According to a detailed investigation spearheaded by attorney John Dowd, Rose allegedly…
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Bet365 to Open New U.S. Headquarters in Denver
With Las Vegas in a category unto itself, Denver continues to show itself to be among the leading locales elsewhere for global betting brands to plant their American roots in the Western United States. On Monday, Colorado‘s Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced that bet365 had selected the Mile High City as the…
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Just 3% of Circa Survivor Field Still Alive in Week 4
Week 4 brought another wave of mass attrition to the $14.27 million Circa Survivor NFL Pick ‘Em contest, with this week’s primary culprit being “the goddamn Jets.” Aaron Rodgers & Co. lost a brutally ugly 10-9 game to the Broncos in the Meadowlands mist, eliminating 110 contestants — or 17% of the remaining field of…
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BetMGM Prematurely Posted Mets vs Braves Game 2 Odds
BetMGM preemptively posted odds on Game 2 of a doubleheader between the Mets vs. Braves before the start of the eighth inning, when the Braves were leading 3-0 in Game 1. No other sportsbook had odds posted on that contest because they’re heavily contingent on the results of Game 1. The winner of Game 1…
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David Montgomery, Amon-Ra St. Brown Lead Most Popular Seahawks vs. Lions TD Picks
Seahawks vs. Lions Most Popular TD Props [gamematchup league=”nfl” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/sea.png” awayname=”Seahawks” awayslug=”seattle-seahawks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/det.png” homename=”Lions” homeslug=”detroit-lions” date=”Monday, Sept. 30″ time=”8:15 p.m. ET” network=”ABC” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+4″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”-4″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”47″ col2hometext=”47″ col2awayline=”-110 / -110″ col2homeline=”-110 / -110″ col3awaytext=”+175″ col3hometext=”-210″ col3awayline=”” col3homeLine=”” bookname=”bet365″ bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/860991_Bet365ALT.png” bookreviewslug=”bet365″][/gamematchup] The most popular anytime and first TD props zero in on…
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De’Von Achane Leads Most Popular TD Picks for Titans vs. Dolphins
Titans vs. Dolphins Most Popular TD Props [gamematchup league=”nfl” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/ten.png” awayname=”Titans” awayslug=”tennessee-titans” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/mia.png” homename=”Dolphins” homeslug=”miami-dolphins” date=”Monday, Sept. 30″ time=”7:30 p.m. ET” network=”ESPN” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+2.5″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”-2.5″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”37″ col2hometext=”37″ col2awayline=”-108o / -113u” col2homeline=”-108o / -113u” col3awaytext=”+120″ col3hometext=”-140″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”BetMGM” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/902516_MGM2.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gamematchup] The most popular anytime and first TD props are predicated on…
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Tyler Huntley, Tyreek Hill & Tony Pollard Among Titans vs. Dolphins Most Popular Player Props
Titans vs. Dolphins Most Popular Player Props [gamematchup league=”nfl” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/ten.png” awayname=”Titans” awayslug=”tennessee-titans” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/mia.png” homename=”Dolphins” homeslug=”miami-dolphins” date=”Monday, Sept. 30″ time=”7:30 p.m. ET” network=”ESPN” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+2.5″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”-2.5″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”37″ col2hometext=”37″ col2awayline=”-108o / -113u” col2homeline=”-108o / -113u” col3awaytext=”+120″ col3hometext=”-140″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”BetMGM” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/902516_MGM2.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gamematchup] Dolphins emergency quarterback Tyler Huntley, Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and…
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DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba Lead Seahawks vs. Lions Most Popular Player Props
Seahawks vs. Lions Most Popular Player Props [gamematchup league=”nfl” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/sea.png” awayname=”Seahawks” awayslug=”seattle-seahawks” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/det.png” homename=”Lions” homeslug=”detroit-lions” date=”Monday, Sept. 30″ time=”8:15 p.m. ET” network=”ABC” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+4″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”-4″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”47″ col2hometext=”47″ col2awayline=”-110 / -110″ col2homeline=”-110 / -110″ col3awaytext=”+175″ col3hometext=”-210″ col3awayline=”” col3homeLine=”” bookname=”bet365″ bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/860991_Bet365ALT.png” bookreviewslug=”bet365″][/gamematchup] Seahawks wide receivers DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are among the…
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U.S. Online Casino Revenue Totals $696 Million for August
The seven states that offer online casino gaming combined for $696.8 million in gross revenue for August after Rhode Island released its figures for the month on Monday. Overall winnings were up 33.3% year-over-year and ranked second all-time behind the $720.4 million accrued by operators in March. Pennsylvania led the group of seven with $225…
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What’s On Tap: MLB Wild Card Round, WNBA Semifinals & Vikings-Jets in London
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. Monday, Sept. 30 Playoff Spots on the Line in Mets-Braves Twin Bill The Mets ended a…
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Ravens vs. Bills Most-Bet Touchdown Props
[gamematchup league=”nfl” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/buf.png” awayname=”Bills” awayslug=”buffalo-bills” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/bal.png” homename=”Ravens” homeslug=”baltimore-ravens” date=”Sunday, Sept. 29″ time=”8:20 p.m. ET” network=”NBC” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+2.5″ col1awayline=”-105″ col1hometext=”-2.5″ col1homeline=”-115″ col2awaytext=”46″ col2hometext=”46″ col2awayline=”-110 / -110″ col2homeline=”-110 / -110″ col3awaytext=”+120″ col3hometext=”-140″ col3awayline=”” col3homeLine=”” bookname=”bet365″ bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/860991_Bet365ALT.png” bookreviewslug=”bet365″][/gamematchup] Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens host Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in an exciting Sunday night…
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Knicks NBA Championship Odds After Karl-Anthony Towns Trade
The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off the NBA offseason’s most surprising blockbluster trade on Friday night. The Knicks reportedly acquired two-time All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for forward Julius Randle, guard Donte DiVincenzo and a protected first-round pick. It’s a move that enhances their starting lineup at the cost of depth…
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New York Mobile Sportsbooks Collect $43 Million For Week
The New York State Gaming Commission reported the eight mobile sportsbooks in operation claimed $43.5 million in revenue for the week ending Sunday, a notable falloff from the previous week’s near-$70 million haul. Handle rose 0.4% to $480.1 million, which was also 12.1% higher compared to action during Week 3 of the NFL season last…
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Nevada Casino Revenue Declines to $1.16 Billion for August
The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported $1.16 billion in casino revenue for August on Thursday, which was down slightly from last year. Overall revenue was down 3.8% compared to the $1.21 billion generated in 2023, with key declines in baccarat and slot winnings. The figure also includes the $25 million-plus won by sportsbooks in August.…
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AGA: Responsible Gambling Investment Up 72% From 2017 Levels
With Responsible Gambling Education Month drawing to a close, the American Gaming Association released data Thursday that showed a significant increase in responsible gambling investments by gaming companies in the United States. According to “a major international accounting firm” the AGA contracted with, total RG spending has reached $471.8 million annually — up 72% from…
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What Happens to MLB Win Totals if Mets, Braves Only Play 160, 161 Games?
What happens to MLB win totals if a team’s season is shortened? It’s a question many are wondering after the Mets and Braves were forced to postpone games on Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Helene. Those games will now potentially happen after the rest of the MLB regular season concludes. However, one — or…
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Flutter Turns to Personalization for Robust Growth Projections at FanDuel Through 2030
It was only fitting that Flutter held Wednesday’s Investor Day presentation at Cipriani, a famous New York catering hall replete with Renaissance-era ceiling paintings and massive arches that may remind bettors of The Venetian. Flutter executives from around the world returned to Lower Manhattan this week, months after the company made its debut on the…
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Underdog Pick ‘Em Contest Approved in Colorado
What a difference a year can make. As the calendar approached Halloween in 2023, the hottest trend in gambling regulation was for states to ban certain types of fantasy pick ‘em contests that they felt too closely resembled sports betting. But while some states only banned contests involving single players, Colorado appeared poised to issue…
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Caitlin Clark’s Season Ends After Fever Eliminated in Postseason
Caitlin Clark’s rookie season is over after the Fever were eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday night. Clark was the unanimous Rookie of the Year Award winner and, from a more qualitative perspective, brought in reams of fans to the WNBA since being drafted by the Fever earlier this year. The point guard set an…
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Tigers Playoff Odds Have Shortened from +50000 to -370 In a Month
The Tigers are favorites to nab a Wild Card postseason spot after being dead to rights just a month ago. The implied odds that the Tigers would make the playoffs in early August was +50000, but even that was too generous. In many major American sportsbooks, that option was off the board entirely. Since then,…
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2025 Super Bowl Week 3 Odds Movement: Vikings, Bills Boom While Bengals, Browns, Dolphins Falter
The Vikings and Bills were the biggest odds movers on the week while the Bengals, Browns and Dolphins faltered the most. 2025 Super Bowl Odds Team Odds After Week 3 Odds Before Week 3 Kansas City Chiefs +425 +450 San Francisco 49ers +700 +600 Buffalo Bills +800 +1100 Detroit Lions +1200 +1200 Philadelphia Eagles +1200 +1200…
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Can ESPN BET Impact the New York Sports Betting Scene?
It has been seven months in the making, but ESPN BET is making the New York mobile sports betting picture whole once more. The state’s gaming commission approved the transfer of the needed licenses from Wynn Interactive on Monday to conduct wagering. ESPN BET‘s impending arrival will again give the Empire State — the largest…
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Continuance in Ippei Mizuhara’s Case Will Move Sentencing for Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter to December
As expected, a federal judge approved a motion for continuance in Ippei Mizuhara’s case that will move his sentencing to December. Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Shohei Ohtani, initially faced sentencing next month for stealing millions from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ star player. During a 25-month period through January, Mizuhara placed roughly 19,000 wagers with…
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Texas University Blocks Gambling Sites, While New Jersey Legislation Would Ban Most College Partnerships
On Monday, ABC-7 Amarillo reported that West Texas A&M University had blocked access to gambling sites on school-operated wifi and electronics. The new policy means that the university’s students, faculty and staff will not be allowed to access online gambling sites using school-owned phones, laptops and other devices that connect to the internet. These sites…
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Boyd Gaming Acquires Two New Jersey Online Casino Skins
Boyd Interactive announced Monday that it had acquired Resorts Digital Gaming, adding to its New Jersey online casino presence. Boyd Interactive, which was already operating Stardust Online Casino under the Borgata’s license, acquired both ResortsCasino.com and MoheganSun.com, which are tethered to the Resorts Digital license. Boyd Interactive also acquired an unused online sports betting skin,…
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ESPN BET Cleared to Accept Wagers in New York
It may have come a month later than PENN Entertainment hoped for, but the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) unanimously cleared the way for PENN’s U.S. sportsbook brand, ESPN BET, to begin accepting mobile sports wagers in the Empire State on Monday— possibly in advance of this weekend’s slate of college and pro football…
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Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels Are Among Commanders vs. Bengals Most Popular Player Props
Commanders vs. Bengals Most Popular Player Props [gamematchup league=”nfl” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/was.png” awayname=”Commanders” awayslug=”washington-commanders” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/cin.png” homename=”Bengals]” homeslug=”cincinnati-bengals” date=”Monday, Sept. 23″ time=”8:15 p.m. ET” network=”ABC” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+7.5″ col1awayline=”-115″ col1hometext=”-7.5″ col1homeline=”-105″ col2awaytext=”46.5″ col2hometext=”46.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+280″ col3hometext=”-360″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”bet365” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/860991_Bet365ALT.png” bookreviewslug=”bet365″][/gamematchup] Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels are among…
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Dolphins Move From Favorites to Underdogs vs. Titans Amid Quarterback Problems
The Dolphins have moved from favorites to underdogs vs. the Titans next Monday night after a loss vs. the Seahawks in which backup quarterback Skylar Thompson went down with a rib injury. Already, the Dolphins are without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered his fourth registered concussion — and fifth head injury — in five…
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Ja’Marr Chase, Brian Robinson Jr. Lead Commanders vs. Bengals Most Popular TD Props
Commanders vs. Bengals Most Popular TD Props [gamematchup league=”nfl” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/was.png” awayname=”Commanders” awayslug=”washington-commanders” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/cin.png” homename=”Bengals]” homeslug=”cincinnati-bengals” date=”Monday, Sept. 23″ time=”8:15 p.m. ET” network=”ABC” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+7.5″ col1awayline=”-115″ col1hometext=”-7.5″ col1homeline=”-105″ col2awaytext=”46.5″ col2hometext=”46.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+280″ col3hometext=”-360″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”bet365” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/860991_Bet365ALT.png” bookreviewslug=”bet365″][/gamematchup] The most popular anytime and first TD props for Commanders vs.…
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Panthers’ Odds vs. Bengals, Futures Boom After Upset Win vs. Raiders
The Panthers have found new life under quarterback Andy Dalton and their odds across the market have shortened precipitously as a result. Before news of former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young’s benching, the Panthers had been as long as +20000 to win the NFC South. A $100 wager would have paid out $20,000 on…
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Jaguars vs. Bills Most Popular Anytime TD, 1st TD Props
Jaguars vs. Bills Most Popular TD Props [gamematchup league=”nfl” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/jac.png” awayname=”Jaguars” awayslug=”jacksonville-jaguars” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/buf.png” homename=”Bills” homeslug=”buffalo-bills” date=”Monday, Sept. 23″ time=”7:30 p.m. ET” network=”ESPN” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+5.5″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”-5.5″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”45.5″ col2hometext=”45.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+205″ col3hometext=”-250″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”bet365″ bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/860991_Bet365ALT.png” bookreviewslug=”bet365″][/gamematchup] The most popular anytime and first TD props are predicated on…
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James Cook, Josh Allen, Brian Thomas Jr. Lead Jaguars vs. Bills Most Popular Player Props
Jaguars vs. Bills Most Popular Player Props [gamematchup league=”nfl” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/jac.png” awayname=”Jaguars” awayslug=”jacksonville-jaguars” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nfl/100/buf.png” homename=”Bills” homeslug=”buffalo-bills” date=”Monday, Sept. 23″ time=”7:30 p.m. ET” network=”ESPN” col1text=”Spread” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Moneyline” col1awaytext=”+5.5″ col1awayline=”-110″ col1hometext=”-5.5″ col1homeline=”-110″ col2awaytext=”45.5″ col2hometext=”45.5″ col2awayline=”-110o / -110u” col2homeline=”-110o / -110u” col3awaytext=”+205″ col3hometext=”-250″ col3awayline=”” col3homeline=”” bookname=”bet365″ bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/860991_Bet365ALT.png” bookreviewslug=”bet365″][/gamematchup] Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Bills running back James Cook lead…
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What’s On Tap: NFL Week 4, Georgia-Alabama & Final Week Of MLB Regular Season
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. Monday, Sept. 23 NYSGC Hearing on ESPN BET More than six months have passed since PENN…
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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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Cowboys vs. Ravens Most Popular Player Props
Cowboys vs. Ravens Most Popular TD 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 biggest matchup of the NFL’s Week 3 Sunday slate pits…
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How Justin Herbert’s Injury Altered Chargers vs. Steelers Odds
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered an ankle injury last week against the Panthers and is questionable to face the Steelers on Sunday. And news of the severity of his injury on Friday sent odds for the game tumbling. Herbert told reporters after practice that the state of his ankle was “not great.” He also walked…
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U.S. Appellate Court Does Not Set Timeline for Emergency Ruling on Political Event Wagering
With less than 50 days until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, betting on political markets has reached a proverbial fork in the road. While it is illegal in the U.S. to bet on the candidate who will become the 47th president, one exchange, Polymarket, has handled nearly $1 billion in wagers on the market. Another,…
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What Will the U.S. iGaming Landscape Look Like in 2030?
Anyone who’s been feeling depressed about the slow rate of U.S. online casino expansion — and that’d be a lot of people — should watch a recording of iDEA Growth’s “Vision 2030: CEOs Chart the Future of Nationwide iGaming” webinar, which took place in real time on Friday, Sept. 20, at noon ET. It’ll make…
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New York Surpasses $50 Billion in Mobile Sports Betting Handle
New York’s mobile sportsbooks surpassed $50 billion in all-time handle in grand fashion as the state’s gaming commission reported a historic rout for the week ending Sunday. The $478.2 million wagered according to NYSGC figures released Friday ranked 12th out of 141 weeks of digital wagering that began in January 2022. The start of the…
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Louisiana Sportsbooks Keep Rolling, Post 11.5% Hold in August
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported sportsbooks combining for a statewide hold of 11.5% for August on Friday, the ninth consecutive month with a double-digit win rate. Operators collected $27.1 million in gross revenue, up 49.3% from last year. That lagged slightly behind the 52.3% increase in handle to $234.5 million as wagering for the…
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Is Taylor Swift’s Impact on NFL Betting Sustainable?
Can you believe it’s only been a year since Taylor Swift showed up in Travis Kelce’s box at Arrowhead Stadium for a Chiefs–Bears game? The coupling, which is still going strong, launched a media frenzy — one that sportsbooks quickly latched onto. DraftKings was perhaps the most prescient of the pack. Two days before the…
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Betfred to Leave Arizona in Early November
Betfred announced Thursday that it will leave Arizona‘s mobile sports betting market effective Nov. 4, further reducing its footprint in the United States. The U.K.-based operator stopped accepting bets in Colorado on Aug. 31, which came on the heels of it exiting Maryland and Ohio earlier this year. Betfred still has a mobile presence in…
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FOX CEO Murdoch Plans to Exercise FanDuel Option – What’s Next for Network’s Foray Into Sports Betting
Days after Tom Brady made his NFL broadcast debut on FOX Sports, the network’s top brass reiterated that FOX is continually honing its strategy on sports betting. Last week, FOX Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch indicated that the company will exercise an 18.6% stake in FanDuel Group, an option whose value has caused some consternation between…
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DraftKings Pumps Another $5 Million Into Missouri Sports Betting Legalization Effort
The battle over Amendment 2, a ballot initiative that will determine whether sports betting is to be legalized in Missouri, is shaping up to be one of the most expensive in state history. On Thursday, the Associated Press reported that DraftKings had donated an additional $5 million to Winning for Missouri Education, the group backing…
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Pennsylvania Internet Casino Revenue Reaches $183 Million in August
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $183.7 million in adjusted gross internet casino revenue for August on Wednesday, with slot winnings reaching an all-time monthly high. Overall, revenue was up 26.7% from last year, furthering the trend of year-over-year, double-digit growth throughout 2024. It was the third-highest total in state history, trailing only the record…
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Ask a Bookmaker: Factoring in NFL Injuries and Suspensions
Welcome to Action Network’s recurring “Ask a Bookmaker” column, where Jay Kornegay, the Westgate SuperBook’s executive vice president of race and sportsbook operations, answers many of the questions novice and seasoned gamblers alike might have about how legal sports betting operations function. A Colorado State alum whose putting stroke tends to betray him on the…
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Michigan Man Faces Felony Charges for Defrauding Caesars Sportsbook
Repeat after me: Thou shalt not mess with the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The MGCB, as has been well-documented on Action Network’s sister site, MI Bets, takes its task of busting up illegal gambling operations so seriously that it has occasionally risen to comical heights, like when the agency made a big show of destroying…
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Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Collect $45 Million in August Revenue
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $45.4 million in gross sports betting revenue for August on Wednesday, as brick-and-mortar venues had one of their best showings in state history. Gross winnings were up 48.4% from last year, easily outpacing the 23.5% increase in handle to $485.3 million. Pennsylvania’s 10 mobile sportsbooks were aggressively courting business…
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MLB Players Association Files Suits Against Sportsbooks Over Likeness Usage — Here’s Why
With less than two weeks left in the Major League Baseball regular season, the players union for the league sued a number of commercial sportsbooks this week over a name, image and likeness dispute. On Monday, MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI) filed a lawsuit against DraftKings and bet365 in Pennsylvania federal court, alleging that the sportsbooks…
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Tua Tagovailoa Placed on IR: How Dolphins Odds Changed
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday afternoon, which means he’ll miss at least four games amid his recovery from a concussion. It’s Tagovailoa’s fourth registered concussion in five seasons — including another undiagnosed head injury that took place four days prior to a concussion. While the former Alabama quarterback’s career…
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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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Michigan Sportsbooks Post Fifth Straight Double-Digit Hold
The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported Tuesday that sportsbooks combined for a hold of just over 10% for August, the fifth consecutive month it reached double digits. The month’s wagering activity was made complete after the state agency released online sports wagering totals for August. While digital sportsbooks made up the bulk of the gross…
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Judge Sets Leforbes’ Bond at $50K in Southern California Illegal Sports Betting Case
Several weeks after reaching a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, poker player Damien Leforbes made an initial court appearance on Monday for charges of running an illegal sports betting operation. Last month, Leforbes entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors in connection with a sweeping probe into Southern California‘s illicit sports betting market. Leforbes, according…
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New Jersey Internet Casino Revenue Hits Record $198.4 Million
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported a record $198.4 million in adjusted gross revenue for internet casino gaming for August, continuing a pattern of double-digit growth for the vertical this year. The previous record for monthly internet casino revenue was $197.2 million established in March. It was the fourth time this year operator…
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New Jersey Sportsbooks Claim $63 Million In August
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported $62.7 million in sports betting revenue for August on Monday as Garden State operators fell just shy of a 9% hold. Despite the solid number, revenue plunged 34.7% year-over-year in large part due to the betting public performing much better on parlays. The August hold on the…
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Massachusetts Sports Betting Handle Surges to $447 Million for August
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported $447.3 million in sports betting handle for August on Monday, a 42% year-over-year increase. The late-summer action pushed the year-to-date handle above $4.4 billion. That is up 71.5% from the first eight months of 2023, but it is not a like-for-like comparison, as mobile wagering did not commence in the…
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Ravens Loss Eliminates Over a Quarter of Circa Survivor Field
The 2,304 Circa Survivor contestants who backed Baltimore as the NFL team most certain to win in Week 2 had to feel pretty good heading into the fourth quarter as the Ravens held a double-digit lead over the Las Vegas Raiders. But then Baltimore blew it, surrendering 13 unanswered points to lose 26-23. And with…
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What’s On Tap: NFL Week 3, MLB Wild Card Races & Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Playoff 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. Monday, Sept. 16 Leforbes’ Arraignment in California Damien Leforbes, a prominent poker player, is scheduled to…
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Washington DC Sets New Monthly Handle Record At $40.6 Million
The DC Lottery and District of Columbia Government’s Office of Lottery and Gaming reported a combined sports betting handle of $40.6 million from all sources in August, an all-time monthly high in the nation’s capital. That bettered the $35.4 million reported for May when FanDuel conducted its first full month of wagering as the DC…
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Proposed Ban on Bettor Targeting Through A.I. at Core of Federal Bill on Sports Wagering
Three decades ago, before the advent of mobile sports betting, the throes of gambling addiction could be seen through the eyes of railbirds at the racetrack and hardened horseplayers in a queue at a squalid off-track betting parlor. As the NFL begins its seventh season since the Supreme Court’s historic PASPA decision, times have changed.…
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Illinois Sportsbooks Pot $71.3 Million for July as New Tax Rates Take Hold
The Illinois Gaming Board reported $71.3 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for July on Thursday, the first month the state’s new progressive tax rates took effect. Gov. JB Pritzker changed the rates from a flat 15% to revenue-based tiered ones that begin at 20% when he signed the Fiscal Year 2025 budget into…
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American Gaming Association Unveils Responsible Gambling Effectiveness Scale
Do you know the difference between problem gambling and responsible gambling? The former type of betting is, well, problematic, while the latter is its antidote. Nevertheless, new research by Dr. Jonathan Ross Gilbert, an assistant professor of marketing at Hampton University, and UNLV marketing professor Dr. Marla Royne Stafford found that people often confuse the…
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bet365 Fined $33K By NJ for 2nd Violation in 2 Months
bet365 has been fined for taking wagers on events that had already occurred and then voiding them — the second punitive action taken against them by New Jersey regulators in two months. The sportsbook took wagers on a college basketball game, a golf tournament and a mixed martial arts bout that had already occurred. In…
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FanDuel Launches New Responsible Gambling Initiative
FanDuel has announced a new responsible gambling initiative geared toward providing adults with tools and resources to educate young people about gambling and how to potentially approach the subject and the nuance that surrounds it. The new initiative is designed around a video series entitled Trusted Voices: Conversations About Betting, featuring former NBA player Randy Livingston…
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Hard Rock Opens $350 Million Casino In Rockford
(ADDS INFORMATION, QUOTES) Hard Rock Casino Rockford became the 13th permanent casino to open its doors in Illinois on Thursday and the fourth of six that is part of the 2019 gaming expansion bill Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law. Hard Rock was the first of the six new licensees to open a temporary casino…