In this week’ s edition of the gambling news we set our sites on the NFL and Super Bowl betting, as we close in on the big game this Sunday! Discussion includes both illegal and legal sports betting, the opening of sports books at stadiums, New York online sports betting, and the billion dollar profits […]
Tag: Sports Betting and Fantasy News
Legal Sports Bets on Super Bowl Set to Double
It’ s that most wonderful time of the year again! The Super Bowl is here! This year, legal sports bets are expected to double on the big game, and that should translate to around a billion dollars wagered on February 13th! PlayUSA released their projections last week, which estimated that the $500 million in action […]
NFL Gambling Sponsorships Help Reel in $1. 8 Billion
Yes, you read that headline correctly. NFL gambling sponsorships have helped to push to league to a massive $1. 8 billion in additional revenue last year. Which is a good thing, because we all know how they were hurting for cash. While a big chunk of that money comes from Microsoft. They are forking out […]
Stadium Sportsbooks Planned for MLB, NBA & NHL
BetMGM and FanDuel announced the openings of stadium sportsbooks in separate releases. BetMGM has teamed with the Washington Nationals, while FanDuel will work with the stadium where the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks play. Plans for the BetMGM sportsbook should have it live before the start of baseball season. Fans of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals […]
New York Mobile Sportsbooks Take In $1. 1 Billion
It’ s only been a few weeks since New York mobile sportsbooks launched, and as one of the largest potential gambling markets in America, there’ s lots of money to be made… and that’ s exactly what state politicians were hoping for. Now, in just a few weeks of operation, the New York market is […]
The Launch of Louisiana Mobile Sports Betting
Today is the big day for Louisiana mobile sports betting, as six big-time operators officially go live in the state! the activity was originally legalized way back in November of 2020, but delays related to Covid and state tax laws pushed the launch date back until now. Residents of Louisiana will be able to chose […]
Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Seeks 55% Tax Rate
There are only two states where gambling is prohibited: Hawaii and Utah. But that number could be dropping if one politician gets his way and can bring Hawaii sports betting to the islands. And that’ s where Representative John Mizuno comes in. He introduced HB 1815 last week to do just that. But in addition […]
PointsBet New York Goes Live in Empire State
Players in the Empire State now have another option for sports betting, as PointsBet New York has officially launched. Their entry into the market makes them the sixth operator, joining the original four who launched on opening day of Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetRivers. Ten days ago we reported that the BetMGM app had also […]
The Street Fight for Florida Gambling
This week’ s gambling news finds Florida gambling in the headlines again, and now the battle for expanded casino gambling and sports betting is getting downright ugly! The fight between the Sands Corporation and the Seminole Tribe is wrapped up in lawsuits, legal actions, and accusations of conspiracy, sabotage, plus corruption! Welcome to This Week […]
BetMGM App Goes Live in New York Today
Today is the day another operator is launching their online sports book in New York! The BetMGM app is now live for players in the Empire State, and they can access the benefits of betting with BetMGM, an Official Sports Betting Partner of the Knicks, Rangers and Madison Square Garden Arena. “With today’s monumental news, […]