Sports
December 3, 2021
TwinSpires Celebrates New Jersey Launch With Special Promotions
The horse racing, sports, and online casino company TwinSpires has solemnly announced that its iGaming and online sports betting offerings are live in the state of New Jersey. TwinSpires Launches in New Jersey The operator is glad to enter the Garden State and has released a launch video on Twitter, detailing the perks of joining […]
Sports
December 3, 2021
BetMGM and NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights Expand Partnership
NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights announced a partnership expansion with leading sports betting operator BetMGM. BetMGM and Vegas Golden Knights Announce Partnership Expansion Market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company BetMGM announced on Thursday that it expanded its collaboration with Vegas Golden Knights, the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. The deal builds upon the existing partnership […]
Business
December 3, 2021
Churchill Downs Inc. May Sell Sports Wagering Platform TwinSpires
Churchill Downs Incorporated is currently contemplating the idea of selling TwinSpires Racing, according to knowledgeable sources who have chosen to remain anonymous, says Bloomberg. The information has not yet been shared with the public. According to the report, if the deal goes through, the company would cash in $1.5 billion. Churchill Downs Inc. owns and […]
Industry
December 3, 2021
Ohio: Lawmakers Continue to Work on Sports Betting Legalization
Since PASPA was struck down in 2018, more than half of the US states have legalized and launched some form of sports betting. While legalization reduces the share of the black market, it also brings valuable revenue in the form of tax for each state. Ohio Lawmakers Spent Years Trying to Legalize Sports Betting Ohio […]
Sports
December 3, 2021
NFL Responsible Gambling Messaging Gets Neutral Response
Remember the early days when PASPA was being discussed, and sports leagues all came clamoring for integrity fees that, for the life of them, sportsbook operators just couldn’t figure out. Well, those days of entitlement are gone, and the National Football League, along with all other big leagues in the United States, have come to […]
Sports
December 3, 2021
Missouri Sports Betting Momentum Increases with Bills Pre-Filed for 2022
Missouri has been a bit of a loner as neighboring states have taken up sports betting more seriously and have begun accumulating tax revenue for the coffers. The Show Me State, though, has been a little slow to act – no more. Rep. Phil Christofanelli has pre-filed a new bill on Wednesday that is the […]
Business
December 3, 2021
Golden Nugget Owner’s Attempt to Break SPAC Agreement Falls Flat
FAST Acquisition is a blank-check business that agreed to merge with Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment in February. However, the Texas billionaire and owner of the Golden Nugget casino brand is trying to break that deal. This could be the beginning of a legal dispute. Fertitta Balks at SPAC In February, the parent companies of the […]
Legal
December 3, 2021
AGA Calls on the Justice Department to Stop Illegal Gambling Machines
The American Gaming Association has urged the federal government not to allow illegal gambling machines to be manufactured. In a letter to the Justice Department, Bill Miller, AGA President, and CEO wrote that “support and resources from the Department of Justice and federal law enforcement agencies are critical to eliminating illegal gambling devices from our […]
Business
December 3, 2021
Maryland’s Sports Betting Market Could Add New Options This Month
Five Maryland casinos are closer to launching retail sports betting. According to the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC), the regulator is planning to conduct soft launches at the properties. All five were granted licenses by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) on November 18. Maryland Making Progress With Sports Betting It took […]
Legal
December 2, 2021
Caesars Sued for ADA Violation by Former William Hill Employee
A former William Hill employee is suing Caesars Entertainment for violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a lawsuit filed by Joseph Pugliese revealed. ‘Constructive Discharge’ According to the lawsuit filed in the US District Court of New Jersey, suffering from arthritis Pugliese had to quit his job as a cashier at William Hill […]