Sports Betting

West Virginia has become the fourth U.S. state to send a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada Sportsbook, joining Michigan, Colorado, and Connecticut. The West Virginia Lottery issued the letter to the Curacao-based website on June 27. West Virginia could join seven U.S. states in preventing Bovada Sportsbook from accepting bets from residents Bovada, an offshore sports […]

Gulfside Casino Partnership filed a lawsuit on Tuesday in Pulaski County Circuit Court against Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), citing coercion and illegal use of practices to secure a casino license. Other named defendants in the case include Cherokee Nation Entertainment, Pope County Judge Ben Cross, the Pope County Quorum Court, and the Arkansas Racing Commission. […]

Ocean Casino Resort, a premier casino known for online sports betting and retail gaming in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is now offering its patrons a more convenient and interesting way to play slots or table games. On Monday, the resort launched Cardless Gaming, an all-new, fully integrated mobile experience, available via the Ocean Casino Resort […]

BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, was recognized as Sports Betting Operator of the Year and Employer of the Year at the EGR North America Awards 2024. BetMGM won Sports Betting Operator, Employer of the Year for the first time at the EGR North America Awards 2024 The EGR North America Awards were […]

Vermont mental health officials are launching VTGamblingHelp.org, a new website for individuals and families affected by problem gambling, according to WCAX News. Over 11,600 Vermont residents are estimated to be currently suffering from problem gambling Online sports betting first launched in the Green Mountain State on Jan 11, 2024. Industry experts are projecting state operators […]

Veterans Services Corporation (VSC) launched its Maryland sports betting app Monday, LetsBetMD, becoming the 12th active sports betting app in the Old Line State. VSC’s LetsBetMD mobile betting app is powered by Bee-Fee Limited in Maryland In addition to LetsBetMD, the 11 other active online sportsbooks in the state are: Betfred, BetMGM, betPARX, BetRivers, Caesars, […]

On Monday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved a certificate of operations for Bally Bet during a meeting. They will now be the 7th legalized sports betting app in the state. Their launch comes roughly 16 months after most other legal sports betting apps were introduced in Massachusetts. In the Bay State, there are now seven […]

For May 2024, the Virginia Lottery reported nearly $60 million in gross sports betting revenue. Sportsbook operators had an 11.9% hold on the market. Additionally, revenue was up 24.6% compared to May 2023. That was slightly less than the 25.2% increase in the handle to $505.6 million. Their $60 million in gross sports betting revenue […]

New Jersey lawmakers are trying again to add in-state wagering on collegiate teams. Last Friday, Assemblyman Michael Venezia introduced constitutional amendment ACR140. This would allow wagers in New Jersey on collegiate sports and athletic events through casinos and horse tracks. The Garden States’ current law prohibits anyone from placing bets on New Jersey collegiate teams […]