Industry
June 26, 2023
Rumors of Personal Motives Behind DraftKings’ PointsBet Bid
Failed merger negotiations may be behind DraftKings’ last-minute bid to acquire PointsBet USA and derail an already negotiated deal with Fanatics, according to a media report. Block Fanatics from New York Entry DraftKings chief executive officer Jason Robins is determined to “level the score” with Fanatics boss Michael Rubin, still holding a grudge after Rubin […]
Industry
June 26, 2023
NC Lottery Commission to Deliver Betting Professionally and Transparently
North Carolina is set to become the next state with a fully-operational betting and online betting market. The state recently passed a sports gambling bill into law, with Governor Roy Cooper personally signing the measure. Ripley Rand, chair of the North Carolina Lottery Commission, spoke with the Winston-Salem Journal, a local news outlet, providing more […]
Legal
June 26, 2023
Vetnos Files Lawsuit against PrizePicks, Claiming Patent Infringement
Vetnos LLC is a business-to-business provider of fantasy sports technology that has a growing presence in the United States. The company provides tribal operators in states such as Oklahoma and California with daily fantasy sports (DFS) technology, powering their operations. While Vetnos holds three patents for technology that helps mitigate performance and financial risks related […]
Sports
June 26, 2023
Sean Strickland vs. Abus Magomedov UFC on ESPN 48 Odds, Time, and Prediction
You might be surprised that Abus Magomedov is headlining a UFC event considering that he’s fought only once in this promotion. But the fight in question saw him put his opponent to sleep after just 19 seconds. If you’re wondering why Strickland decided to agree on a fight against an unranked opponent, it’s because “Tarzan” […]
Casino
June 23, 2023
WynnBET Rolls Out Sports Betting and iGaming in West Virginia
The global gaming and hospitality leader, Wynn Resorts, announced that its leading online casino and sports betting application, WynnBET, continues its expansion into the United States. On Thursday, the company confirmed that WynnBET has gone live with sports betting and online casino in West Virginia, delivering unique experiences for eligible customers in the state. Thanks […]
Industry
June 23, 2023
Holyoke in Massachusetts to Benefit from $200K Grant
Legal land-based gambling as well as sports wagering activities help raise tax revenue for states that offer such options. While there are always supporters and opponents of legal gambling, one major benefit of the activity is precisely the tax revenue and the fact that legal gambling helps reduce the share of the black market. Still, […]
Sports
June 23, 2023
Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg MMA Odds, Time, and Prediction
In a recent interview with MZ Sports, UFC boss Dana White confirmed that the two billionaires aren’t joking about their MMA fight. He claims that he’s been talking with both Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk about setting up a fight. So, how did the two get the idea to fight in the first place? It […]
Sports
June 23, 2023
Bally’s to Overhaul Bally Bet, Deliver New Experiences
The leading betting and gaming company, Bally’s Corporation, confirmed changes to its Bally Bet mobile sports wagering app. The changes come ahead of a planned transition of the app to a platform offered by the leading business-to-business sports betting platform, technology and services provider, Kambi. In light of the transition, Bally’s confirmed that users would […]
Industry
June 23, 2023
New Jersey Bills Seek to Overhaul Gambling Ads and Smoking Rules
In November this year, the law regulating online gambling in New Jersey is set to expire. While lawmakers are trying to extend the activity via a new proposal with a 10-year term, changes to the sector can be implemented as well. Earlier this week, Sen. Joe Cryan introduced a new proposal, calling for changes within […]
Casino
June 23, 2023
Rhode Island Joins the Ranks With Landmark iGaming Bill
Senate Bill 948 officially allows iGaming in the state, outlining how the industry will develop in the coming years. Despite calls to diversify Rhode Island’s gambling market by allowing other operators, the exclusive deal with Bally’s and supplier IGT means the region will remain a walled garden until at least 2043. The new legislation still […]
