Sports Betting
Covering the latest stories in and around the sports betting landscape, including everything from the latest lines to fun Super Bowl props.
While sports betting tends to slow down for sportsbooks in the summer compared to the fall, operators in Michigan have still cashed over the last few months. Recently, the Michigan Gaming Control Board reported the state’s July financial figures for sports betting. Online operators in Michigan had $29.4 million in revenue from a $250.2 million […]
Atlantic City in New Jersey is home to several sportsbooks and casinos, including Borgata. Recently, Borgata agreed to pay a $75,000 civil penalty to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for overstating their internet casino gaming promotional credits. This led to an underpayment of tax revenue in the Garden State. Additionally, this was Borgata’s […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced its decision to remove the International Boxing Association (IBA) from the Bay State’s sports betting catalog. IBA matches are no longer permitted to be wagered on in the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted 4-0 to remove the International Boxing Association from the sports betting catalog The decision was made […]
Thirteen Nebraska senators asserted their stance against the legalization of mobile betting — geared toward slashing the state’s property tax rate — in a special session during the 14th day of debate Friday. Nebraska senators cite the legalization of casinos, which failed to provide property tax relief for residents Senators John Lowe, Ray Aguilar, Joni […]
Vermont sports betting operators reported yet another disappointing handle for the month of July, as the summer drought of NFL, college football, and NBA action continues to impact the Green Mountain State. Vermont sports betting continues lackluster streak after operators accepted just under $9.5 million in bets in July According to the Vermont Department of […]
Fanatics Sportsbook has officially launched in Louisiana in partnership with Boomtown Casino & Hotel. The Fanatics sports betting app is available on both iOS and Android. Louisiana becomes the 22nd state to launch Fanatics Sportsbook Louisiana is the 22nd state where Fanatics is currently accepting online sports bets. Fanatics gamblers have up to 10% in […]
On Thursday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that sportsbooks in July combined for a 10.3% hold. Their betting handle soared nearly 40% to $411.8 million. Massachusetts has three retail and seven mobile operators who collectively claimed $42.2 million in sports betting revenue. Their win rate in July was almost two full percentage points higher than […]
ESPN has agreed to a contract with sports betting analyst Pamela Maldonado. Maldonado will be joining ESPN’s sports betting team ahead of this college football season. She is expected to present advanced analytics and a deep understanding of the game while providing insightful commentary for fans looking to place bets. Maldonado will also provide insights […]
After internal and external investigations by the NCAA, it revealed that the University of Notre Dame men’s swim team had widespread gambling issues that violated the NCAA’s policies. It was announced that Notre Dame will be suspending their men’s swimming team for at least one academic year. Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua said this was a […]
On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) filed a 12-count complaint against the operators and owners of Resorts World Las Vegas. This all has to do with anti-money laundering failures related to the case of Matthew R. Bowyer along with several other illegal bookmakers. On August 9. Mr. Bowyer pleaded guilty to three federal […]
