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The Sacramento Kings announced Thursday that rookie guard Devin Carter underwent left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. Carter, 22, will be re-evaluated in approximately six months. The procedure was performed by Dr. Harlan Selesnick at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables, Florida. Carter will begin the rehabilitation process and is expected to […]
Harrah’s Northern California in Ione has become the first casino in the U.S. to offer HotSeat Jackpot – a player-funded drawing where guests wager against one another with bets ranging from $1 to $100 for a chance to win a jackpot every hour. Harrah’s Northern California patrons can wager from $1 to $100 for a […]
The Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) reported Thursday that the Pine Tree State accepted $39.5 million in wagers from sports betting for June, similar to May’s $39.8 million figure. Wagers on the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final contributed to these numbers. Sports betting first launched in Maine on Nov. 3, 2023 In June, the […]
According to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC), state operators accepted $146.6 million in wagers from sports betting in June. Last month’s total was down from $182.4 million in May. Iowa sportsbooks earned $3.8 million less in generated revenue last month compared to $16.69 million in May However, sports betting operators in the Hawkeye […]
The Washington Wizards and free agent forward Saddiq Bey have agreed to a three-year, $20 million contract, his agents, James Dunleavy and Jordan Gertler of Excel Basketball, announced Wednesday night. Washington Wizards forward Saddiq Bey is slated to earn $6.34 million in the 2023-24 season According to Spotrac, his estimated salaries are $6.34 million for […]
Eight-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick is joining “Inside the NFL” for the 2024 season, The CW Network announced Thursday. Belichick will also appear on the “ManningCast” during ESPN’s “Monday Night Football.” He coached the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles during his 24-year tenure. Bill Belichick will appear on The CW’s […]
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a deal with free agent safety Jamal Adams, the NFL team announced Thursday. The deal is reportedly for one year, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Adams, who turns 29 on Oct. 17, spent the past four seasons (2020-23) with the Seattle Seahawks before he was released March 5. Seattle […]
North Carolina saw its mobile sports betting revenue for June dip to its lowest level since legalized betting launched in mid-March. However, the drop was expected as the sporting calendar is without the NFL, along with both college football and basketball. At least the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final made things more interesting. North […]
Per Maryland Lottery and Gaming, the state’s sports betting handle reached $384.68 million in June 2024, and operators generated $5.72 million in taxable revenue. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Maryland sports betting operators produced $5.72 million in taxable revenue, the fifth-best single-month total According […]
BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook announced plans to go live in Washington D.C. on Monday, July 15. This means FanDuel will no longer hold a monopoly in the D.C. sports betting market. BetMGM will launch its sports betting app in Washington D.C. on Monday at noon ET, Caesars Sportsbook will follow suit BetMGM shared Wednesday that […]