Sports
December 28, 2021
Colorado: Sports Betting Popularity Grows, but Will Problem Gambling Grow Too?
Legalized in November 2019, Colorado launched its sports betting market in May 2020. Since then, the interest in the activity has been continuously growing and so has been the tax revenue. By now, state coffers have collected some $12 million in tax revenue, the bigger half of which is expected to boost water projects. Gambling […]
Sports
December 28, 2021
307 Horse Racing Set to Open Pari-Mutuel Betting Site in Casper, WY
Casper’s C85 Pump Room is likely to be the next destination for pari-mutuel betting after the commissioners in Natrona County gave the green light last week. To do that, the north portion of the Casper building, which is a liquor store, will be used for the new off-track pari-mutuel betting site. The Wyoming Gaming Commission […]
Sports
December 28, 2021
Sports Betting Options Diminish as College Football Bowls Canceled
It seemed as though sports organizations had COVID-19 under control after a rough 2020. However, that is no longer the case. COVID-19 protocols have forced the cancellation of over five college football bowls, as well as the shuffling of teams in two others. Barstool Sports, which spent millions this past summer to become the sponsor […]
Industry
December 28, 2021
Economists in Ohio Confused Over Sports Betting
Despite already having several years of data upon which to build conclusions, some people still have difficulty grasping the role legalized sports betting plays in the US. As Ohio becomes the latest to embrace the industry, a survey conducted by economists in the state shows that the number-crunchers are divided over the economic benefits that […]
Sports
December 27, 2021
Broncos vs Chargers NFL Week 17 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers are coming off back-to-back losses, which have put their playoff future in jeopardy. The Chargers are in a slightly better situation as their record is 8-7. Meanwhile, the Broncos are on the other end of the .500 with a 7-8 record. Both teams still have a chance to […]
Sports
December 27, 2021
Cardinals vs Cowboys NFL Week 17 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Arizona Cardinals are no longer at the top of the NFC West division. After losing three straight games, they’ve been overtaken by the Los Angeles Rams who now have one win more. The good news for the Cards is that they still have a chance to get ahold of the divisional title, but for […]
Sports
December 27, 2021
UK’s BGC Notes That Safer Gambling and Sports Sponsorships Go Side by Side
As UK authorities are set to commence the long-awaited review of the Gambling Act, which will make changes that will regulate the gambling industry better and allow its residents to participate in these activities in the safest possible way, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) reminds everyone of the fact that sports sponsorships must go […]
Sports
December 27, 2021
Bangladesh Premier League Reportedly Investigating Match-Fixing Approach
Just like any other sport on the planet, cricket is also the object of inappropriate approaches by match-fixers who are keen on stilting individual aspects of a game to elicit a huge payday at the bookies. Now, according to a report published by The Daily Sun, a cricketer who is currently playing in the Dhaka […]
Industry
December 27, 2021
Canadian Gaming Association Adds Two New Members
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has appointed two new members as the country heads into 2022 in the hopes of rapidly expanding its gambling industry. The trade association for the Canadian gaming suppliers and operators has tapped the talents of Ilkim Hincer and George Sweny. Bringing Industry Helping Hand Onboard Hincer, who is Hard Rock […]
Sports
December 27, 2021
Bookies Flag Possible Game Rigging in Scottish Soccer Match
Match-fixing seems to be an inevitable part of the nature of sports competitions, and while the sports betting industry may share some of the blame – after all, why rig a game unless you stand to benefit from a bet you have made – the industry is precisely why match-fixing attempts are often caught. This […]