UC San Diego Study Reveals Lower-Income Gamblers Take More Risks Online

A study from the University of California, San Diego reveals that 96% of respondents lose money, and lower-income gamblers are more “irresponsible” with their gambling spending than higher-income gamblers. UC-San Diego’s Rady School of Management study concluded that legalized gambling has its pros and cons At UC-San Diego’s Rady School of Management, a study of […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2024
Eagles DE Brandon Graham Will Retire After 2024 NFL Season

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham will retire after the 2024 NFL season. Graham, 36, told reporters on the first day of training camp that this is the “last first day” of his playing career. Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham has played all 14 seasons with the NFL franchise “Last first day as a […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan: ‘Bill Belichick Declined Offer To Join’

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said during Monday’s episode on “The TK Show” podcast, hosted by The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami, that he offered former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick a spot on his coaching staff. However, Belichick turned him down. San Francisco 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan said he thought eight-time Super Bowl […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
Pacers, Andrew Nembhard Agree to Three-Year, $59M Contract Extension

The Indiana Pacers and guard Andrew Nembhard agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension that will take him through the 2027-28 season, Todd Ramasar and Jaafar Choufani of Life Sports Agency informed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday morning. Andrew Nembhard agreed to the maximum allowable money the Indiana Pacers could offer him on a […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit to Feature Four Restaurants, Bar, and 312 Hotel Rooms

The future Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit, Wisconsin, will feature four restaurants with an outdoor patio, a 62-seat bar, and an 18-story hotel with 312 rooms. The $405 million project will be built at the southeast corner of Willowbrook and Colley roads between Willowbrook Road and Interstate 39-90. Ho-Chunk Casino will house the 62-seat bar, four restaurants, […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
DraftKings to Launch Mobile Sports Betting in Washington D.C.

DraftKings announced its intention to launch its online sportsbook in Washington D.C., pending licensure and regulatory approvals. The company’s entrance into the D.C. market comes after the online sports betting company reached an agreement to be the sports betting provider at Audi Field for the MLS’ D.C. United. DraftKings will become the fourth online sportsbook […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
New Jersey Gambling Tax Bill Delayed Until 2025

New Jersey Senator John McKeon proposed a bill in March 2024 that would include a tax hike on New Jersey online casinos and sportsbooks to 30%. However, it won’t be part of the 2024 fiscal year budget proposal. Online casinos in New Jersey are currently taxed 15%, while sportsbooks are taxed at 13% The proposed […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
Hard Rock Launches First Joint Omnichannel Slot Game in New Jersey

Hard Rock debuted its exclusive Rakin’ Bacon Sahara slot game by AGS at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey and online at Hard Rock Bet. This launch marked the company’s first joint omnichannel slot game release, providing exclusive access to Rakin’ Bacon Sahara. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2024
Vikings, OT Christian Darrisaw Agree to Four-Year Extension Worth $113M

The Minnesota Vikings and offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $113 million on the eve of training camp, according to multiple reports. Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw will receive $77 million guaranteed, $43.7 million guaranteed at signing Darrisaw, who turned 25 last month, will receive $77 million […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jul 2024