Industry
August 10, 2021
The Mob Birthed Las Vegas, It Did Not Succeed It
Las Vegas’ connection to the mob is its ancestry. However, corporate casinos are its future. The “Mobbed Up” podcast explains how Vegas’ casino industry was born and what role mobsters played in it. “Mobbed Up” Podcast Looks into Las Vegas’ Crime Families The Mob once flocked to Las Vegas, fully cognizant of the desert city’s potential. […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
NBC Sports Brings Three New Divisions under “Next” Roof
As NBC Sports continues to consolidate its presence in the sports and technology space, the company is unifying three individual brands under the “Next” brand. NBC Keeps Pace with Changes in Sports and Tech NBC Sports’ Digital & Consumer Business division will launch a new team brand known as NBC Sports Next, which will bring together three of […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
Sports Illustrated’s Upcoming Issue to Report on Sports Gambling
One of the most venerated sports publications is taking a look at sports gambling in the United States and how it has changed the country’s leagues, athletes and fans. Sports Illustrated upcoming issue covers all that has happened since PASPA was legalized. A Look at Today’s Sports Gambling Industry in the US Sports Illustrated is bringing […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
VSiN Adds NFL’s Shaun King as Sports Analyst
VSiN is adding another prominent sports figure in the face of Shaun King, a former NFL quarterback and sports analyst, who will now join The Night Cap’s team. Shaun King Brings His Experience to VSiN Sports betting network VSiN is giving itself another awareness boost by signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and Super Bowl […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy Sees Leagues as “Money to Be Made”
Barstool Sports is looking to attract a new generation of gamblers and signing up more sports leagues. Company chief executive Dave Portnoy explains. Barstool Boss Speaks to Stuart Varney, Outlining Company Plans Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has his eyes set on the prize, the chief executive seems to suggest in an interview with “Varney & Co.” […]
Industry
August 10, 2021
WynnBET Names Shaquille O’Neal Brand Ambassador
WynnBET entered into a long-term agreement with Shaquille O’Neal, the former professional basketball player and NBA icon. Under the agreement, O’Neal will become an ambassador and will serve as a strategic advisor for the brand. Basketball Icon Shaquille O’Neal to Become Brand Ambassador for WynnBET Wynn Resorts’ sports betting brand, WynnBET, announced on Monday that […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
Arizona Cardinals, BetMGM Partner for Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium
The NFL is entering a completely new era, as are all sports leagues around the world. Despite their intrinsic connection, sports and sports betting have been forced to maintain their distance for decades, but not anymore. Sports leagues and teams are constantly partnering with sportsbooks in the new sports betting paradigm, and the Arizona Cardinals […]
Casino
August 9, 2021
Judge Reportedly Orders Red Rock to Start Talks with Unions
After several attempts for Red Rock Casino employees to join the Culinary Union in Las Vegas have failed, the matter reached the US District Court. Last month, Judge Gloria Navarro ordered the venue to start collaborating with unions. Now, reportedly Judge Navarro reaffirmed her ruling, asking Red Rock to immediately start talks with the Culinary […]
Business
August 9, 2021
DraftKings to Acquire Golden Nugget Online in $1.56B Deal
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings announced today it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) in an all-stock transaction. All-Stock Transaction Holding an implied equity value of approximately $1.56 billion, the acquisition of the online gaming arm of Tillman Fertitta’s Golden Nugget will enable the Boston-based gambling brand […]
Industry
August 9, 2021
Iowa Reports Fourth Consecutive Month of Sports Betting Revenue Decline in July
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reported a month-over-month decrease in sports betting revenue and handle for the state in July. Iowa Posts Another Monthly Decrease in Wagers in July Iowa’s online and retail sportsbooks reported a total of $88.9m in wagers in July, which corresponds to a 20% month-on-month decline from $111.2m. This is the fourth consecutive monthly decrease […]