Esports
January 7, 2022
Lawsuit over Loot Boxes against Apple Comes to an End
Apple has been able to quash a class-action lawsuit against it, alleging that the company had knowingly and purposefully allowed underage gambling through its App Store. The lawsuit was lodged by Rebecca Taylor, a parent who alleged that by allowing Supercell’s Brawl Stars on the store, Apple was complicit with what she believed was a […]
Industry
January 7, 2022
Georgia May Let Voters Decide Sports Betting’s Fate
Georgia lawmakers’ motto is, if at first, you don’t succeed, try and try again. And then try some more. Every year for the past several years, sports betting legislation has been on the table. Each year, the initiative never gains enough momentum to reach the finish line. Another attempt will be made this year, and […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
Mattress Mack Is at It Again, Betting Big on College Football
He’s probably one of the best-known sports bettors to come out of Houston, TX. He may not always get his calls right, but he knows how to attract attention. Jim McIngvale, a furniture store owner affectionately known as Mattress Mack, is no stranger to million-dollar bets. He’s at it again, this time putting money on […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
The New York Times Confirms It’s Set to Acquire The Athletic
The New York Times Company is going to buy The Athletic, the company confirmed in a statement on Thursday. The deal is valued at $550 million and will result in The Times adding 1.2 million new subscribers to its services. Betting Agencies Out of the Race, The Times Seals the Deal This announcement also quashes […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
New York’s New Mobile Sports Betting Market Already Seeing Movement
Saturday, January 8, will be an important date in the gaming industry. New York is becoming the first state in 2022 to introduce online sports gambling. It was a long time coming, and almost everyone is thrilled – except maybe New Jersey. In conjunction with the launch, a flurry of new deals is going to […]
Industry
January 7, 2022
New Jersey Gambling Tax Questions Still Have an Unclear Future
New Jersey legislators are looking at a bill that would shift some sports betting taxes to Atlantic City from a state agency for property tax relief. Last month, Senator Troy Singleton introduced a bill that would redirect the 1.25% gambling tax currently paid to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to the city. The change […]
Industry
January 6, 2022
NYS Gambling Commission Announced Mobile Wagering Launch Date
The long-awaited start of mobile sports betting in New York is finally about to arrive after the New York State (NYS) Gaming Commission announced official mobile sports wagering would begin on Saturday, January 8, at 9 a.m. Official Launch Date Announced The NYS Gaming Commission approved four sportsbook operators which have satisfied all statutory and […]
Business
January 6, 2022
GNOG Shareholders, Investor File Fresh Lawsuits against Fertitta
New legal clouds gathered above the acquisition of Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) by DraftKings after two new lawsuits were filed against Tilman Fertitta and his participation in the deal. Fresh Lawsuits The new suits claim some of the financial and commercial terms of the $1.56 billion transaction benefitted unfairly Fertitta and several board members […]
Industry
January 6, 2022
Jets vs Bills NFL Week 18 Odds, Time, and Prediction
With a win over their interstate rivals in Week 18, the Buffalo Bills would clinch the AFC East title. If they lose on Sunday, they could drop to the #2 place in the division and drop a few spots in the AFC Rankings. Knowing all this, it’s only logical to assume the Bills are going […]
Business
January 6, 2022
FanDuel Teams up with Sports Gambling Guides to Boost Marketing
FanDuel has minted a new partnership, Sports Gambling Guides (SGG), focusing on a social media marketing agreement that will reach out to SGG’s 10 million sports fans across numerous social media channels. This includes Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms that aggregate the targeted audience. Building Tailored Content Through Social Media “Sports Gambling Guides, LLC is […]