Legalized sports betting legislation would please gaming operators and regulators in Deadwood, South Dakota. The casinos could widen their offerings while the city would benefit from enhanced tax revenues.
Category: Sports
UK Gambling Ad Ban Introduced During Live Sports
The UK Gambling Commission and gambling operators have come to an agreement that means no gambling ads will be shown during live sports events, following extensive criticism of the amount of gambling advertising during sporting events.
William Hill to Acquire Mr Green Casino for about £241m
William Hill wants to complete its purchase of the Mr Green group as soon as possible. This means that over 100 jobs will be under review.
Legal Sports Betting Can Benefit MLB in Many Ways
MLB stands to benefit from legal sports betting through increased fan engagement as well as advertising and sponsorship deals.
Missouri State Senator Pre-Files Bill to Legalize Sports Betting
A bill that would legalize sports betting in Missouri has been pre-filed by State Senator Denny Hoskins to be considered in 2019.
FanDuel Sportsbook Paying Out Football Bets Early on Crimson Tide
Sports bettors have received an early Christmas present from FanDuel as the sportsbook has decided to pay out future bets on the University of Alabama to win the National Football Championship.
Fox Sports Horse Racing Deal Will Further Boost Sports Betting
Fox Sports and the New York Racing Association have entered into a long-term deal under which Fox will televise about 600 hours of NYRA racing annually.
Washington DC Moves a Step Closer to Legal Sports Betting
The draft bill is due for a second reading by the city council and has support from the mayor. If the bill is ultimately passed by Congress, the state could have legal sports betting as early as February 2019.
NBA Signs Deals to Trade its Exclusive League Data
The NBA has signed deals with two gambling data firms, in a move to earn money via the sale of its exclusive data to sports betting operators after abandoning current attempts to get integrity fees.
Gaming Regulators Approve Parx Casino and SugarHouse for Sports Betting
Two casino operators in Pennsylvania have been approved for sports betting licensing and will have to complete test runs set by the regulator before operating fully.