Sports
August 11, 2023
Seven Operators Apply for Licenses Ahead of Kentucky Sports Betting Launch
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) recently revealed that seven horse tracks and seven online gambling operators have submitted applications for licenses, setting the stage for the highly anticipated sports betting launch. September 7 Marks Retail Launch, Online Platforms Follow on September 28 The countdown is on, with the KHRC targeting September 7, coinciding with […]
Sports
August 11, 2023
Underdog Fantasy Criticizes FanDuel and DraftKings’ Dominance
Since the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act’s (PASPA) repeal by the Supreme Court in 2018, a statewide expansion of sports betting began. While wagering on sports was just starting at the time, daily fantasy sports (DFS) also known as fantasy sports contests, were already popular across the US. The innovative activity captured the attention […]
Business
August 11, 2023
New Jersey Anti-Smoking Group Hails Efforts by Connecticut Casinos
A day after Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino confirmed in separate statements and interviews that they had no intention to bring back smoking to their casino floors, the Casino Employees Against Smoking’s Effects (CEASE), issued a separate statement in which they lauded the commitment shown by the two operates. CEASE Hails Another Anti-Smoking Measure […]
Sports
August 11, 2023
More Athletes in Iowa Face Charges over Illegal Betting
Earlier this month, seven current and former athletes in Iowa faced charges after a massive probe in the state by the Iowa Criminal Division. For current athletes, the charges may result in losing eligibility, if they are found guilty of breaching the rules for gambling by the NCAA. Charges against three players were filed in […]
Business
August 10, 2023
NetGaming Supplies Games to BetMGM Casino in Michigan
Online gaming and betting giant BetMGM has enhanced its iGaming lineup with the addition of games from NetGaming. The creative casino games developer will supply the operator’s Michigan-facing business with games. According to the announcement, launches in other states are also planned. The BetMGM Casino in Michigan is notably the first online operator in the […]
Business
August 10, 2023
Catena and The Sporting News Set to Boost North American and LatAm Presence
Owing to a new partnership with The Sporting News, Catena is bringing home two important achievements – one the opportunity to further expand across North America as a whole, and two – a deeper reach into Latin American online betting and casino markets, owing to the new partner’s well-established footprint in both regions. This new […]
Sports
August 10, 2023
LAFC vs. Monterrey Leagues Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
LAFC vs. Monterrey is arguably the most interesting duel of the quarterfinal of the 2023 Leagues Cup. It’s because this is a clash between the second-most expensive team from the MLS and the second-most expensive from the Mexican Liga MX. LAFC vs. Monterrey Odds Moneyline Odds LAFC +110 Draw +260 Moneterrey +225 Goals Total Odds […]
Sports
August 10, 2023
FOX BET May Not Be Dead as Murdoch Wants to Leverage Super 6
The Tuesday call with investors saw Murdoch discuss the recent and rather abrupt shutdown of the corporation’s betting arm. FOX BET was launched in the hopes of striking a unique and highly lucrative balance between FOX’s involvement in sports and the fast-evolving sports gambling market. FOX Boss Talks the Future of the Sports Betting Brand […]
Casino
August 10, 2023
Connecticut Tribal Resorts Determined to Remain Smoke-Free
The resorts in question, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, decided to opt out of indoor smoking during the COVID-19 pandemic, fearing that cigarette smoke could help the virus spread and infect more people. More than a year after the pandemic has been defeated, the resorts seem to show very little interest in bringing back smoking on […]
Industry
August 10, 2023
Gambler Files Lawsuit against Ameristar Casino in Colorado
Counting cards is an activity that casinos disagree with, but it is often difficult to spot, prove and even prevent in some cases. While casinos obviously do not like players that count cards and may enforce penalties such as permanent bans, based on the rules in effect for each gambling property, the activity itself isn’t […]
