Sports Betting

Jackpot City made its U.S. debut recently in New Jersey and Pennsylvania without an official announcement. According to the site’s front page, the online casino is now available in both states. However, the majority of gamblers are probably unaware of the operator’s launch since promotions have been limited. Jackpot City began accepting U.S. wagers in […]

Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton has written a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about what he called a “gambling duopoly” of DraftKings and FanDuel that could disproportionately impact African Americans. Al Sharpton cites in letter to FTC that DraftKings, FanDuel control the majority of the sports betting market In the letter, Sharpton […]

The Kansas Lottery reported a sports betting handle of $192.1 million in April, down 24% overall from March’s handle of $252.9 million. Sportsbooks held 9.4% of the money they collected, a slight increase over the 6.7% in March. Kansas sports betting handle is up 44% from April 2023 Last month’s handle is up 44% from […]

Bally’s is proposing up to $100,000 in gambling credit to retain high rollers in Rhode Island. This measure is backed by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. This bill would double the gambling-on-credit limit to six figures at Rhode Island’s two Bally’s-run state casinos in Lincoln and Tiverton. The $100,000 gambling credit would only be available to […]

Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli returned to the squad list ahead of the Italian side’s game against Bologna after serving a seven-month suspension for gambling on soccer games. Juventus’ Nicolò Fagioli received a 12-month suspension, €12,500 fine for gambling on soccer matches Fagioli, 22, was the first name that emerged last September in the betting scandal, […]

Iowa All-American wrestler Nelson Brands was suspended by the NCAA last season for sports betting, and the Iowa City native has now been granted an additional year of eligibility. Iowa wrestler Nelson Brands applied for a medical hardship waiver after a torn UCL shortened his 2021-22 season Brands announced Tuesday night on social media that […]

BetMGM has refuted a report alleging that Grammy-winning artist Bruno Mars owes $50 million in gambling debt. Mars “has no debt with MGM,” according to a company spokesperson. BetMGM denies allegations that Bruno Mars owes $50 million in gambling debt, partnership rooted in mutual respect Mars, 38, was accused of owing $50 million in gambling […]

Online betting in North Carolina totaled $648.93 million in its first full month of April following its March Madness debut, according to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission (NCSLC).  North Carolina saw $105.25 million in gross wagering revenue, $538.4 million in amounts paid as winnings in April The $648.93 million total includes both paid wagering […]

Massachusetts lawmakers are expected to discuss imposing limits on winning sports bettors. Sportsbooks have already placed a $100 wager cap on one Bay State gambler after the patron won his initial bet. Massachusetts gambler issued $50 max wager limit after winning $13,500 from Super Bowl LVIII prop bet The patron wagered $375 on any non-QB […]