Sports
July 6, 2023
Arizona Department of Gaming Seeks Three More Sports Betting Operators
Moving forward, three new licenses will be accepted with the state looking to strengthen the number of license holders, tax revenue, and overall benefit from regulating the sports gambling industry. Arizona Gears Up for More Sports Betting Licenses The Arizona Department of Gaming will be accepting one application from Arizona tribes and two applications from […]
Casino
July 5, 2023
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Showers Millionth Guest with Prizes
Rivers Casino Portsmouth welcomed its 1 millionth guest six months after opening. The unsuspecting visitor was showered with gifts and celebrated by the staff. The property shared the news on Twitter on July 1, celebrating the occasion. The millionth guest was Terri Powell, a woman from Norfolk. She was surprised with a variety of gifts, […]
Legal
July 5, 2023
Ohio’s Betting Tax Hike Will Hurt the Industry, Critics Say
A recent Ohio bill dubbed House Bill 33 proposes some drastic changes to how the state’s sports betting industry should be taxed. Under the measure, sportsbooks will have to pay 20% of their revenue in taxes starting 2024. Needless to say, not everyone is happy. A Summary of the Events Currently, sports betting operators need […]
Poker
July 5, 2023
Americas Cardroom Rebrands to ACR Poker, Introduces New Software
Americas Cardroom, the leading online poker site, announced a major change regarding its operations. The poker site confirmed Wednesday that it will now operate under the name ACR Poker, bringing in a brand-new modern logo as well. Additionally, the rebranding coincides with the release of ACR Poker’s innovative software that brings extensive features combined with […]
Sports
July 5, 2023
LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes 2023 MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
Los Angeles FC lost each of its three previous MLS games, including “El Trafico” on Fourth of July. Alarm bells are ringing in the locker room of the reigning MLS champion, but LAFC is still flying high in the Western Conference, so there’s still no need to panic. But there will be if Steve Cherundolo’s […]
Sports
July 5, 2023
2023 Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series Odds, Time, and Prediction
The 2023 Quaker State 400 odds suggest this is going to be one incredibly exciting race. There isn’t a single driver who’s a standout favorite, but six of them have betting odds in the range of +1000 and +1200. Further, there are another five with odds between +1400 and +1600. Something similar was the case […]
Legal
July 5, 2023
Maine Governor Vetoes Bill on Wabanaki Tribal Federal Rights
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a crucial piece of legislation that sought to grant greater federal rights to the Wabanaki tribes, resulting in disappointment and frustration among tribal communities. the bill came with a significant caveat – it excluded the tribes’ ability to organize class II gaming on their reservations, a concession made to […]
Industry
July 5, 2023
Massachusetts Mandates Age Warning on Stadium Sportsbook Logos
In a groundbreaking move aimed at protecting minors from the influence of sports betting, Massachusetts regulators voted on June 29 to require sportsbooks operating within the state to incorporate age warnings on their logos displayed inside sports venues. New Regulation in Massachusetts Requires 21+ Warning on Sportsbook Logos in Arenas The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) […]
Sports
July 5, 2023
ESPN Lays Off 20 On-Air Personalities
Kezirian and boxing analyst Andre Ward are part of the 20 or so on-air personalities that the broadcasting group is letting go. The news was confirmed on Monday evening, with the layoffs apparently taking place last week. Letting Go of Top Talent Ward has already confirmed the move via social media, but Kezirian has kept […]
Sports
July 4, 2023
Sports Betting Tax in Ohio to Double Starting from 2024
Late in December 2021, Ohio legalized sports betting activities. Despite the legalization, it wasn’t until January 1 this year, that the state officially launched its legal mobile and retail sports betting market. Although the initial tax rate for sports betting operators was set at 10%, that is expected to change soon. Starting from next year, […]
