Legal
February 14, 2024
Two Proposals Support Betting Legalization in Minnesota
Just above a dozen US states currently do not offer legal sports betting or are in the process of establishing the relevant legislation. Since 2018, when the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA, nearly 40 states have legalized and launched some form of sports betting. While in some jurisdictions, wagering is available only via retail […]
Legal
February 14, 2024
Alabama Considers Major Gambling Expansion with Unexpected Supporters
Representatives from mental health organizations voiced tentative support for proposed Alabama bills that could pave the way for widespread online sports betting, retail sports betting, casinos, and lotteries across the state. Alabama Mental Health Advocates Call for Increased Funding Amid Gambling Expansion Debate During a hearing before the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Holly […]
Sports
February 14, 2024
Geoff Neal vs. Ian Machado Garry UFC 298 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Our Geoff Neal vs. Ian Machado Garry prediction is that we’re going to see a real bloodbath because these two hate each other. These two were supposed to meet last year, and in the build-up to the fight, some really nasty words were exchanged. Garry wore a T-shirt with Neal’s mugshot on it. Geoff Neal […]
Business
February 13, 2024
Checkd Group Teams Up with ID Sports Media to Launch Boxing News App
Checkd Group’s sports betting tech division, Checkd Dev, has teamed up with boxing sports specialist iD Sports Media to launch its new Boxing News app. Available on both Android and iOS devices, the new app seeks to become a one-stop-shop for fans of professional boxing. Boxing News is the culmination of a multi-year tie-up between […]
Business
February 13, 2024
Flutter Grants PMU Access to B2B Sportsbook Platform
The global gaming and entertainment company, Flutter Entertainment, announced an important business-to-business (B2B) partnership with Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU), the leading French and international horse race betting operator. Details regarding the landmark collaboration emerged Tuesday, designating PMU as the first external brand outside of Flutter Group to gain access to the company’s multi-channel B2B Sportsbook […]
Sports
February 13, 2024
Sean Perry Loses Massive $1.1M Super Bowl Bet on the 49ers
Sean Perry, a professional poker player who turned to sports betting, placed one of the biggest bets on this year’s Super Bowl. Last week, ahead of the big game that saw the Kansas City Chiefs clash with the San Francisco 49ers, the seasoned bettor published a receipt on social media after placing a massive $1.1 […]
Sports
February 13, 2024
Texas Ex-Gov. Perry Pushes for Legalization of Sports Betting
Texas, the second-biggest US state in terms of population and area, is among several states that currently do not offer legal sports betting. In Oklahoma, one of Texas’ neighboring states, efforts toward legalization continue, while Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico, all of which are bordering Texas, currently offer legal betting on sports. But the fight […]
Sports
February 12, 2024
DraftKings and Barstool Sports Ink Multi-Year Landmark Deal
On February 11, the “inventor” of Barstool Sports, Dave “El Presidente” Portnoy, used his social media to make the big announcement regarding the new multi-million-dollar partnership that his company and DraftKings have agreed upon. Portnoy, who is also the owner of #DDTG Global and a “Brick Watch Man” and “2-time bee sting survivor” as he […]
Sports
February 12, 2024
GeoComply: Super Bowl Geolocation Checks up 23%
Geolocation specialist GeoComply has published data about last weekend’s Super Bowl, reporting a 22.3% increase in geolocation checks. This number, the company pointed out, surpasses last year’s figures. GeoComply said that the growth marks an “important shift” toward a state-regulated, taxed and secure betting ecosystem in the US. The geolocation specialist analyzed data across 28 […]
Sports
February 12, 2024
Drake’s Curse Broken as Chiefs Win the Big Game
A few days ago rapper Drake posted a huge bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the San Francisco 49ers during the Super Bowl. Needless to say, the Drake curse had Chiefs’ fans really concerned. Drake’s curse refers to a suggestion that every team backed by the popular singer would lose. The idea stems […]
