Drake Loses $1M Betting On Oilers, Mavericks To Win Stanley Cup, NBA Finals

Rapper Drake has not had the best of luck with his sports-betting picks as of late, with losing $1 million picking the Dallas Mavericks to win the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics and betting the Edmonton Oilers over the Florida Panthers in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Final. Drake lost $500,000 bet on Dallas Mavericks […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2024
Broncos to Have 16 Open Training Camp Practices Beginning Friday, July 26

The Denver Broncos will have 16 free open practices this summer beginning Friday, July 26, the NFL team announced Tuesday. The practices held at Broncos Park include free parking. The 16 open practices are four more than a year ago and are tied for the third most among teams that have announced their training camp […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jun 2024
Ex-Raiders DE Chandler Jones Pleads No Contest, May Avoid Jail

Former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones received a suspended 90-day jail sentence on June 17 after receiving two domestic violence charges last fall, Taylor Lane of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Ex-Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Chandler Jones will avoid jail time if he stays out of trouble through Dec. 17 Jones, 34, […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jun 2024
Knicks’ OG Anunoby Declines Player Option, Becomes Unrestricted Free Agent

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has opted out of his contract and into free agency, according to NBA insiders. Anunoby signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Toronto Raptors in 2020 with a player option for the 2024-25 season. New York Knicks traded for OG Anunoby with the Toronto Raptors in December 2023 […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jun 2024
Tipico To Close U.S. Sportsbook & Casino Operations After Being Acquired By MGM’s LeoVegas

Tipico will close its U.S. sportsbook and online casino operations after being acquired by LeoVegas, MGM Resorts International’s subisidary. The agreement covers both the product and technology platform that power Tipico’s online sports betting and casino in the U.S. Tipico will end its New Jersey online casino, in addition to its operations in Colorado, Iowa, […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jun 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Gambling Regulators Records Exemption

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a gambling bill that will create a public records exemption for personal information about current or former commissioners of the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC). Senate Bill 692 was approved unanimously by the state’s legislature this year. Bill will protect the personal information of current or former Florida Gambling […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jun 2024
Betfred to Exit Maryland Sports Betting Market In July

Betfred will exit the Maryland sports betting market in the coming weeks, while two other sportsbooks plan to enter the Old Line State. Betfred will close its retail sportsbook at Long Shot’s in Fredrick, Maryland, on June 30. The sports betting app will shut down on July 31. Betfred has accepted $20.1 million in wagers, […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jun 2024
California Gambler Wins $374K Jackpot At Sky River Casino On Father’s Day

A gambler from Pittsburg, California, hit the $374,151 jackpot on Father’s Day at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove while celebrating the holiday with her husband. The lucky woman, who wished to remain anonymous, won the six-figure prize after hitting the Triple Diamond Progressive while playing Blackjack near the casino’s Rock Bar. California gambler won $374,151 […]

James Foglio  •  10H
Playtech Partners With MGM Resorts International For Live Casino

Playtech, the leading gambling software development company in the iGaming industry, announced a new strategic partnership with MGM Resorts International to provide proprietary, live casino content directly from the gaming floor at two of their resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. Playtech will offer players on-demand, online access to live casino content from Bellagio and […]

James Foglio  •  10H