Sports Betting
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West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) blocked access to online gambling sites on Tuesday, including WiFi, according to multiple reports. Effective immediately, WT students, faculty, and staff are not allowed to access any online gambling site using state resources. WTAMU has blocked access to online gambling sites via WT-owned cell phones, laptops, tablets, desktops, etc. The […]
Responsible Gaming Education Month (REGM) is recognized throughout September for U.S. sportsbooks. In a statement last Friday, members of the New York Responsible Play Partnership (RPP) acknowledged Responsible Gaming Education Month. The RPP said they will continue to support gaming operators to promote responsible gaming. Chair of the New York State Gaming Commission Brian O’Dwyer […]
On Tuesday. MGM Resorts International CEO Johnathan Halkyard spoke at a webinar. He discussed how BetMGM plans to use the rest of 2024 to focus on “tech reinvestment and player acquisition.” For the first time in 2023, BetMGM posted a profitable quarter for the first time in company history. BetMGM is set to use new […]
If you’ve followed the rise of sports and sports gambling content, the name Taylor Mathis may seem like a new star lighting up the scene. But behind the fresh face in your feed lies a story much deeper than the buzz of recent months. Taylor’s journey through the world of sports didn’t happen overnight—it’s been […]
Hard Rock International and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen unveiled renderings for an exciting project called “Metropolitan Park,” which includes plans for a casino hotel near Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. Hard Rock International, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen said Metropolitan Park will sit on 50 acres in Queens “It’s time New York […]
In early August, DraftKings announced a plan to charge winning bettors a small fee in states with higher tax rates. That includes New York. On Monday, New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer noted that he “looked with great alarm” at the gaming tax surcharge that was proposed. The news to unveil this surcharge […]
In February, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) gave Underdog Fantasy a cease-and-desist order. After months of trying to find a way back into the market, Underdog Fantasy confirmed they are making a comeback. Underdog is a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) company that will now operate under a peer-to-peer business model in Kansas. This […]
On Monday, the New York State Gaming Commission approved the launch of ESPN BET in the Empire State. This comes nearly a month after Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden told the public that ESPN BET would be available in New York. Now, ESPN BET can launch as soon as they want. Penn is the parent […]
The Washington Nationals demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to the minor leagues after he stayed out all night at a Chicago-area casino, leaving only hours before a Friday day game against the Chicago Cubs, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was sent to the club’s minor league complex after casino visit […]
Before FanDuel took over in Washington D.C., the nation’s capital had one of the most underwhelming sports betting markets in the U.S. Since FanDuel replaced Gamebet DC, the market set all-time highs in their first full month of operation. After seeing the profit that FanDuel made, the D.C. city council amended its regulation to give […]
