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New York Could Make Big Mistake With Proposed Sports Betting Model
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced states to reconsider their policies towards online sports betting. With many states expecting revenue declines in fiscal year 2021, it is high time to consider options – but when it comes to online sports betting, some options are better than others. During NY’s 2021 State of the State, Governor Andrew […]
Part I: What Doctors Know About Vaccine Rollouts And Casino Reopenings
With vaccines on the way, it almost feels like the end of the pandemic is in sight. We’re all looking forward to casinos, bars, and restaurants reopening at full capacity and without masks. However, the vaccine rollout has been slow across the country. We’ll have to hit certain vaccination milestones for casinos to reopen. They […]
Connecticut Sports Betting Bill Would Authorize A Tribal Duopoly
Seven Connecticut legislators have introduced Senate Bill 146, which would legalize sports betting in the state. The bill, only one paragraph long, would authorize the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians to offer sportsbooks. Should the bill pass, both tribes would be allowed to offer sports betting products on Indian lands in […]
FuboTV Wants In On The Party; Purchases Vigtory Sportsbook
FuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) saw massive stock gains early Tuesday as they agreed to purchase sportsbook startup Vigtory. The purchase signals another company that is adding itself to the massive US online sports betting market. The expectation is that FuboTV will launch Vigtory Sportsbook before the end of 2021. The terms of the deal were not […]
Sands Developments: Sports Betting Play, Adelson’s Medical Leave
Two major developments emerged from the Las Vegas Sands corporation over the past week, potentially marking big shifts in the company’s future plans. Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson is taking a medical leave of absence to undergo treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Adelson has not set a date for his return, and while he’s out, Sands’ President […]
2021 Sports Betting Outlook: Which States Might Legalize This Year?
New Year’s resolutions don’t just apply to people. It turns out states have them, too. Though COVID-19 and politics still dominate national headlines, several legislatures around the country are focused on stimulating their economies by legalizing sports betting. Here’s a look at seven states with plans (both big and small) for a more prosperous 2021. […]
NFL Wild Card Weekend Betting Preview
NFL Wild Card Weekend betting has become a staple among football fans and bettors. Sportsbooks across the country are preparing for high betting volumes as teams compete on Saturday and Sunday. This is with sportsbooks launching in new states and a variety of bets that we have not seen. Sports betting will see record volume […]
Churchill Downs Overhauls BetAmerica; Will Rebrand As TwinSpires
On Tuesday, Churchill Downs Incorporated announced a BetAmerica brand overhaul. According to the CDI press release, BetAmerica will be rebranded as TwinSpires, previously the name of the company’s online horse betting platform. The rebrand will take place during the first half of 2021. TwinSpires will first launch in Michigan, where online sports betting is expected […]
Bally’s Corporation To Open A New Pennsylvania Casino
On January 4, 2021, Bally’s Corporation announced that it will open a category four casino in Centre County, Pennsylvania. This will be a “mini casino” with up to 750 slot machines and 30 table games, and it will fill a geographical gap in a state where most casino properties are located close to its borders. […]
William Hill Mobile Sportsbook Now Live in Washington D.C.
As of December 29, 2020, William Hill’s mobile sportsbook is live in Washington D.C. The launch followed approval by the D.C. office of Lottery and Gaming. The catch? The William Hill sportsbook is only available for use within a two-block radius surrounding D.C.’s Capital One Arena. This excludes federal buildings, slightly limiting the options for […]
