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Sports Betting Bill Gets Shot Down in Massachusetts Again

Massachusetts residents will have to wait another year for sports betting to possibly be legalized in their state. On Wednesday night, the state Senate closed out its proposed fiscal year budget, which will stand at $46 billion. Not included in the budget was a bill that would have legalized sports wagering in the state. Bruce […]

Bryson DeChambeau Partners with DraftKings, to Wear Logo at Masters

Sports betting in America has come a long way since the Supreme Court overturned the PASPA legislation in May 2018. Professional sports leagues and the NCAA at first fought hard against legalizing sports betting, but quickly began to jump on board as they knew the fight was lost — and realized the lucrative opportunities sports […]

Voters in Three States Approve Sports Betting at the Polls

Much of the attention in the General Election has been on the (still undecided) race for president in the United States. But, sports wagering was a hot topic at the polls in three states. After all the results came in this week, voters in South Dakota, Louisiana and Maryland approved sports betting in their state […]

Coronavirus Pandemic Changing the Face of Sports Betting in U.S.

In a typical year, sportsbooks in Las Vegas would be packed to the brim with fans on football weekends. Especially on Sundays, NFL fans would rush to the sportsbook as early as possible to get a seat that they wouldn’t leave all day long. To accommodate the ridiculous crowds, sportsbook directors would set up extra […]

Which States Are Next in Line to Pass Sports Betting Legislation?

After years of fighting through the court system, New Jersey finally won its battle in May 2018. That’s when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the PASPA law (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992) that effectively banned sports betting for 26 years in all but four states. Before the Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling, only […]

The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Surprise Effect on Sports Betting

At the beginning of the year, sports betting in the United States was booming. States around the country that had already passed sports betting laws were reaping the benefits from extra revenue, while other states were formulating their own legislation to take advantage, too. Sportsbooks around the country were preparing for the spring push of […]

DraftKings Launches Standalone Online Platform in Pennsylvania

If you’re still nervous about showing your face in a public area due to the coronavirus but starving for entertainment, DraftKings has Pennsylvanians covered if you’re looking to play casino games without having to leave your couch or bed. DraftKings has developed an integrated sportsbook and casino app in the state of Pennsylvania over the […]

DraftKings and Twin River Worldwide Holdings Join Hands in Colorado

The talk that has been rising this past week has finally become a reality. As of Friday, July 10, 2020, the gambling community is now available at the Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado. Mardi Gras, Golden Gulch, and Golden Gates Casinos Black Hawk are located in the heart of Black Hawk, CO. They […]

PointsBet Partnership with the Detroit Tigers

Global sportsbook operator PointsBet has signed a dynamic multi-year deal with the Major League Baseball franchise Detroit Tigers. The ultimate goal of the partnership is to enhance fan engagement and game-day excitement. Comerica Park Stadium will now provide access to unique experiences, content, and promotions in and around the park. After sports betting became legal […]

Atlantic City Ready for July 2 Reopening

Amid the recent closing of Atlantic City casinos due to the Coronavirus pandemic, July 2 will be the end of 106 days of gambling free land-based action in New Jersey. It is a curious topic to see how this will affect online gaming. It was previously stated by Chris Krafcick, manager of Eilers & Krejcik […]