Legal
May 8, 2024
Lawyers Ask for the Postponement of Ippei Mizuhara’s Arraignment
Yesterday, lawyers from the US Department of Justice asked for the postponement of Ippei Mizuhara’s arraignment. The interpreter was allegedly involved in a multi-million gambling scheme, stealing millions of dollars from his former friend, Shohei Ohtani. Mizuhara served as the interpreter and confidant of the Los Angeles Dodgers star player for years, accompanying him throughout […]
Sports
May 8, 2024
2024 Goodyear 400 NASCAR Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC, is a race that was first held in 1952. It was discontinued on a couple of occasions, most recently, from 2005 and 2019. Since returning to the NASCAR calendar, the race has been won by five different drivers, four of whom are competing in the 2024 […]
Sports
May 8, 2024
Outcry from Businesses Spurs Petition to Halt 2024 Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix
Las Vegas local business owners have joined forces to try to put a stop to the 2024 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, pointing out that last year’s event caused them major financial losses and business disruptions. $30M in Losses Spark Petition Against Formula 1 Event A coalition of Las Vegas small businesses has launched […]
Sports
May 8, 2024
Sports Betting Giants Unite as SBA Fights Illinois Tax Hike Proposal
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a consortium of some of the biggest sports betting operators in Illinois, including BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel, has opposed a major tax hike proposal in the state filed by Gov. JB Pritzker. The bill aims to increase taxation on sports betting from 15% to 35% SBA Campaign Spurs 25,000 […]
Casino
May 7, 2024
Costs for Caesars’ Danville Casino Increase Exponentially
The leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment company, Ceasars Entertainment, started the work on its permanent casino in Danville, Virginia, a few years ago, in 2022. Ahead of the opening of the resort, planned for this December, the cost of the project has significantly increased. While initially, Ceasars anticipated an investment of approximately $400 million, the […]
Sports
May 7, 2024
Kentucky Derby Smashes Expectations with Record-Setting Handle
The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve proved to be a historic and record-breaking event as nearly 157,000 horseracing fans gathered at Churchill Downs Racetrack to witness Mystik Dan claim the coveted Garland of Roses. The newly renovated track enhanced the viewer experience and significantly contributed to the record-setting betting handle. […]
Casino
May 7, 2024
April Was a Suboptimal Month for Maryland’s Casinos
The revenue generated by Maryland’s casino operators has experienced a significant decline, according to the latest report. As it turns out, the state’s six casinos generated approximately $163.2 million in revenue from table games and slots – a figure that represents a decrease of $11.6 million year-on-year. The gaming industry’s contributions to the state reflected […]
Sports
May 7, 2024
MLB Commissioner Discusses League’s Stance on Sports Betting
During the recent 2024 Associated Press Sports Editors Commissioners Meetings, Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred discussed MLB’s attitude towards legalized sports betting and the difficult balancing act the league has to make between embracing sports betting and safeguarding the integrity of the baseball game. Commissioner Manfred Addresses Integrity Amid Ohtani Scandal Fallout Commissioner […]
Industry
May 7, 2024
Washington D.C. Sportsbook Operators Push for Inclusive Mobile Betting
During the Washington D.C. Council committee’s Business and Economic Development Public Hearing held on May 6, four sports betting operators spoke in support of a proposed bill that if passed will diversify the sports betting market in the state. Operators also voiced their concerns over the digital monopoly of FanDuel, which will be instated in […]
Casino
May 6, 2024
Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Casino Inches Closer to Reality
Over 320,000 Missourian voters have signed a petition seeking to greenlight a casino at Lake of the Ozarks. After four consecutive failures to get the casino question on the ballot, the matter may finally be put to voters. For context, the Missouri constitution only allows casinos to be constructed near the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. […]
