As summer draws nearer, major sports are putting into place plans to return to action. The NBA is ready to resume play July 31 in Orlando, Florida. While still needing final approval for it, the NHL appears to have the intention to get players back on the ice around the same time. Golf is back, while NASCAR and UFC are well …
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DraftKings Sportsbook Lands Partner For Michigan Sports Betting
A major player in the world of legal sports betting has found an entrypoint into Michigan. DraftKings Sportsbook announced it has partnered with Bay Mills Indian Community, a tribe in the Upper Peninsula that operates two casinos in the state. As a result, ahead of Michigan launching online sports betting, DraftKings gains an avenue to its eighth state …
Will Louisiana Sports Betting Hit The Ballot This Fall?
What a magical day May 24 became. Four of the greatest athletes in their respective sports took to the links at Medalist Golf Club in Florida, pitting Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. Through a downpour, these GOATs persevered. Not just for bragging rights (which went to Tiger and Peyton). Not only for our own entertainment (with cart cams and …
A Look Back On How US Sports Betting Became Legal, Two Years Later
Editor’s note: The federal ban on sports betting in the United States was struck down on May 14, 2018. This is a look back at how that day arrived in the US from a member of the sports betting industry. Over the lifetime of the American republic, the Supreme Court of the United States, the …
Horse Racing Bets Supplementing Minimal Sports Betting Options
Welcome to another week of quarantine. Potentially, though, it won’t last much longer. States across the country have started reopening select businesses and easing isolation restrictions as they pertain to the coronavirus pandemic. They have developed policies and guidelines for the public and industries to follow in order to resume operations. In due time, it appears, …
Horse Racing Bets Supplementing Minimal Sports Betting Options
Welcome to another week of quarantine. Potentially, though, it won’t last much longer. States across the country have started reopening select businesses and easing isolation restrictions as they pertain to the coronavirus pandemic. They have developed policies and guidelines for the public and industries to follow in order to resume operations. In due time, it appears, …
Handle19 Sportsbook Moving Forward With 2020 DC Sports Betting Plans
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected the gambling industry across the world in many ways. Handle 19 sportsbook, which aims to be the first Class B operator for Washington, DC sports betting, is undeterred. In the current COVID-19 world, their goal remains unchanged. Handle19 still plans to open a brick-and-mortar location in the District later this …
Handle19 Sportsbook Moving Forward With 2020 DC Sports Betting Plans
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected the gambling industry across the world in many ways. Handle 19 sportsbook, which aims to be the first Class B operator for Washington, DC sports betting, is undeterred. In the current COVID-19 world, their goal remains unchanged. Handle19 still plans to open a brick-and-mortar location in the District later this …
Big NASCAR Betting Anticipated As Races Return May 17
NASCAR is set to become one of the first major sports to return after a two-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Action is set to begin on May 17, with three races at Darlington Raceway followed by two weeks of scheduled events. As with the return of any major sports, the main goal is …
UFC Events In May Could Be The Injection Sports Betting Needs Right Now
Dana White doesn’t get his Fight Island. At least not yet. So for now, the empty arena a few blocks from the St. John’s River will suffice for the impresario of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. And for sports bettors eager for something else familiar. The UFC’s bout is scheduled for Saturday, May 19 at Vystar …
UFC Events In May Could Be The Injection Sports Betting Needs Right Now
Dana White doesn’t get his Fight Island. At least not yet. So for now, the empty arena a few blocks from the St. John’s River will suffice for the impresario of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. And for sports bettors eager for something else familiar. The UFC’s bout is scheduled for Saturday, May 19 at Vystar …
Colorado Sports Betting Officially Launches; DraftKings Offers Broncos Promo
Colorado has become the 18th state with legal sports betting, going live today, May 1. Though the state’s physical casinos — located in rural Cripple Creek, Black Hawk, and Central City — are closed until May 8 due to recent extended shutdown, bettors can take advantage of the state’s online sports betting and place their bets. …
Virginia Sports Betting Is Officially Legal After Delays
Legalized Virginia sports betting is ready to colonize. Lawmakers enacted into law a pair of bills, HB 896 and SB 384, that take effect July 1, thus legalizing regulated wagering in Old Dominion. This comes after both the state House and Senate approved the bill in early March and then had the proposal sent back by Gov. Ralph Northam …
Why Colorado Could Be A Major Player When Online Betting Begins
For the past two years, legalized sports betting has permeated the country. State-regulated industries have cropped up in bunches along the east coast and in the heart of the Midwest. Forgotten, it seems, is the West. The American frontier. But soon, a gateway will open to what is otherwise an untapped region. The western United …
US Sports Betting Industry Will Recover
The future of the American sports betting industry remains promising, perhaps even record-setting next year, said gaming industry analyst and SpringOwl Asset Management CEO Jason Ader. This year, though, amid a COVID-19 pandemic that has shut down sports with cascading detriment to sportsbooks and sports networks, is about mitigating damage and learning lessons on how …
US Sports Betting Industry Will Recover
The future of the American sports betting industry remains promising, perhaps even record-setting next year, said gaming industry analyst and SpringOwl Asset Management CEO Jason Ader. This year, though, amid a COVID-19 pandemic that has shut down sports with cascading detriment to sportsbooks and sports networks, is about mitigating damage and learning lessons on how …
Tennessee Sports Betting Could Arrive In July, But Here Are Some Critical Facts
A skilled journalist once wrote, “I think there is a terrible angst on the land, a sense that something ugly is about to happen, an hour-to-hour feeling of nervous anticipation.” That was a bit of correspondence from Hunter S. Thompson to a friend in 1965. Though he was referring to Richard Nixon and not the …
TN, VA Sports Betting Slowly Moving Toward Launch
It remains incredible that each week, despite the lack of sports, we still find ample news surrounding legalized sports betting. Casinos are still shuttered. Major sports are on hiatus. Understandably, sports betting handles and revenues are plummeting. Still, states are powering ahead with legislation and pending launches. Sportsbooks are still landing partnerships. Apparently nothing can …
NFL Draft Betting Is White Hot As It Goes Virtual, Gems Could Still Abound
The NFL Draft was supposed to have been held on a virtual island constructed within the fountain pool of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Instead, it will be held in an archipelago of virtual spaces around the United States, another bi-product of the COVID-19 pandemic impacting daily lives and daily distractions. Even America’s favorite sport …
With Operators Lined Up, Colorado Sports Betting Still Set For May 1 Launch
Administratively, Colorado is ready. By all accounts, May 1 remains a realistic target date for the launch of legalized sports betting in the Centennial State. Despite the coronavirus pandemic causing mass shutdowns nationwide, despite major sports remaining sidelined, regulators in Colorado such as Division of Gaming Director Dan Hartman agree: “May 1 certainly is, as …
In A Post-Pandemic World, Future Of Legal Sports Betting Is Bright
The future of legal sports betting is bright – and mobile – in spite of society’s struggles, according to Daniel Kustelski, CEO and co-founder Chalkline Sports. US betting and gaming will re-surface from the current COVID-19 crisis stronger than ever, and with a ‘hard shift’ towards mobile and online betting, according to Kustelski. The industry …
In A Post-Pandemic World, Future Of Legal Sports Betting Is Bright
The future of legal sports betting is bright – and mobile – in spite of society’s struggles, according to Daniel Kustelski, CEO and co-founder Chalkline Sports. US betting and gaming will re-surface from the current COVID-19 crisis stronger than ever, and with a ‘hard shift’ towards mobile and online betting, according to Kustelski. The industry …
Disappointing News For New York And DC Sports Betting
The quarantine continues. Day… something. We’ve lost count. Though sports are sidelined and casinos are trying to assess reopening plans, the NFL Draft remains on as scheduled (though continuing on as a virtual draft). We have persevered through trying times, and rest assured, the light at the end of the tunnel is out there. The …
Disappointing News For New York And DC Sports Betting
The quarantine continues. Day… something. We’ve lost count. Though sports are sidelined and casinos are trying to assess reopening plans, the NFL Draft remains on as scheduled (though continuing on as a virtual draft). We have persevered through trying times, and rest assured, the light at the end of the tunnel is out there. The …
Good Sports Betting News For Esports And The NFL Draft
The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves across the gaming world. As it has been well-documented, the majority of — if not all — casinos in the US have closed their doors. Sports leagues suspended games, canceled seasons and postponed major events. Operators have scrambled to unearth ways in which to at least partially make up …
Good Sports Betting News For Esports And The NFL Draft
The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves across the gaming world. As it has been well-documented, the majority of — if not all — casinos in the US have closed their doors. Sports leagues suspended games, canceled seasons and postponed major events. Operators have scrambled to unearth ways in which to at least partially make up …
Sports Betting World Heavily Shaken By Coronavirus
The virus known as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on our country and the world. Confirmed cases continue to pile up, causing global panic and contributing to free-falling stocks. Sports have long provided an escape from reality. Now, the ever-expanding sinkhole created by coronavirus has swallowed them up, leaving online casinos as some of the only gambling …
Why Is Oregon The Only State Losing Money On Sports Betting?
Few expected Oregon sports betting to wow the world with its lone online sportsbook. The Scoreboard app, produced by Oregon Lottery and powered by SBTech, enjoys a mobile monopoly in the state. It launched in fall 2019 following months of delays. Plus, it prohibits wagering on college sports — not just in-state college sports but all college sports. Yet the lottery maintained a …
Illinois Sports Betting Kicks Off March 9 At This Casino Sportsbook
The moment many thought would never come is finally arriving: Illinois sports betting has a start date. Rivers Casino in Des Plaines announced the BetRivers Sportsbook will open Monday, March 9 at noon. This will mark the first brick-and-mortar sportsbook in the state following a long and rocky path to legalization. “The BetRivers Sportsbook will …
Why It Looks Like Montana Sports Betting Will Launch In Time For March Madness
The terminals are packed up. They’re powered up, in essence. Within days, drivers will begin delivering them to more than 150 locations throughout the state. Get ready, Montana. Potentially within a week, legalized sports betting will kick off in Big Sky Country, courtesy of Sports Bet Montana. “There’s a robust gambling market already in Montana,” said Jennifer McKee, communications manager …
Sporting KC President Is Bullish About Legalizing Sports Betting In Kansas
As Major League Soccer side Sporting KC embarks on the 2020-21 season, the landscape for legalizing sports betting in Kansas has never been more favorable. The club has been one of the biggest proponents of that push as the only professional sports team in the state. Sporting KC president Jake Reid is not only on …
Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen weighs in on US sports betting markets
When Jim Allen, CEO of Hard Rock International, talks about the company’s expanding casino portfolio, sports betting is bound to come up. With 21 states with live sports betting bills, the topic is hard to ignore. Not to mention the 14 legal states and the seven (including Washington, DC) others where launch is pending. PlayUSA caught up with Allen to talk sports wagering. Seeing how far the industry …
Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen weighs in on US sports betting markets
When Jim Allen, CEO of Hard Rock International, talks about the company’s expanding casino portfolio, sports betting is bound to come up. With 21 states with live sports betting bills, the topic is hard to ignore. Not to mention the 14 legal states and the seven (including Washington, DC) others where launch is pending. PlayUSA caught up with Allen to talk sports wagering. Seeing how far the industry …
Missouri Sports Betting May Be Long Shot Because ‘Politics Are So Messy’
The Show-Me State may not have much to show for attempts to legalize sports betting within its borders in 2020. If Missouri State Representative Wes Rogers is reading the situation accurately, those prospects are very slim. Rogers attributes that to lobbying interests who are effectively holding sports betting legalization “hostage” right now. He is pessimistic …
Could NFL’s Washington Redskins Offer Legalized Sports Betting?
What a week. Where to begin? The XFL is off to a hot start (one that exceeded the AAF in no time). More and more legalized sports betting platforms continue to pop up. So, too, are more and more bills to regulated wagering. As such, it seems like we barely have time to keep our heads above water …
Why Illinois Sports Betting Has A 50/50 Shot For A March Launch Date
The excitement surrounding Illinois sports betting and when it will make its official debut is causing a frenzy amongst casual and expert bettors. I’d imagine fans of the New Orleans Pelicans had a similar feeling waiting patiently for first-round draft pick Zion Williams to step on the hardwood. But with something so delicate, like Zion and …
Why Illinois Sports Betting Has A 50/50 Shot For A March Launch Date
The excitement surrounding Illinois sports betting and when it will make its official debut is causing a frenzy amongst casual and expert bettors. I’d imagine fans of the New Orleans Pelicans had a similar feeling waiting patiently for first-round draft pick Zion Williams to step on the hardwood. But with something so delicate, like Zion and …
Betting Totals For The Super Bowl Are In — And The NFL Is Hiring
The largest and most significant segment of the sports betting calendar has concluded. The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. If you’re into Oscar betting, bettors and fans enjoyed or shook their heads at the mildly surprising double-win of Parasite and Bong Joon Ho for Best Picture and Best Director, respectively. Now, we start our eleventh-hour cramming of the …
Betting Totals For The Super Bowl Are In — And The NFL Is Hiring
The largest and most significant segment of the sports betting calendar has concluded. The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. If you’re into Oscar betting, bettors and fans enjoyed or shook their heads at the mildly surprising double-win of Parasite and Bong Joon Ho for Best Picture and Best Director, respectively. Now, we start our eleventh-hour cramming of the …
Betting News For Oscars & West Virginia, Plus Casino Responds To OJ’s Lawsuit
What a time it is to be alive. It’s the week of Super Bowl LIV, and legalized sports betting permeates the country. A week after that, the Academy Awards takes place. Of course, not everyone can celebrate as much as we do. Just ask OJ Simpson. More on that in a minute. First, let’s get to the …
Super Bowl Betting (and Drinking) Games for Football Haters
If you live in the US, the Super Bowl is inescapable. For football fans (and commercial lovers), that’s great. It’s the most anticipated day of the year and, more often than not, delivers on the expected spectacle. If you hate football, though … not so much, But that doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to …
The AGA Releases Staggering Super Bowl LIV Betting Estimates
As typical with this time of year, Super Bowl storylines abound ahead of the Big Game. Among them: Two storied franchises prepare to square off in Super Bowl LIV in Miami. One, the San Francisco 49ers, boasts the winningest record among teams that have appeared in the championship game at least three times. The other, the Kansas City Chiefs, stands …
PlayUSA’s ‘On The Record:’ Don’t Jinx NY Mobile Sports Betting Or The Mets
You would think New York, one of the country’s most liberal states, would embrace a new progressive movement like mobile sports betting. The Empire State does a lot of talking on other progressive issues such as pushing ‘tax the rich’ initiatives, so one would think allowing gamblers to place sports bets on their phones would …
Barstool Sports News, NV Betting Stays On Top & More
This is the holiday season of legalized sports betting. The Super Bowl followed by the Oscars. A new football season, that of the XFL, kicks off. Before you know it, conference basketball tournaments are tipping off and March Madness will arrive. New states will debut regulated sports betting industries within the next few months, others will introduce legislation to legalize …
Big 2019 Betting Numbers, Movement In Kentucky, NV Casino Updates
The first full year of legalized sports betting outside of Nevada is in the books. And, according to the figures, it did not disappoint. While Pennsylvania and New Jersey bask in the glow of titanic state-sanctioned industries, other states are continuing to find ways to integrate legalized wagering. The latest effort comes from Kentucky. Surely, more will follow. Once …
A Questionable DFS Win, New MI Deals, Betting Movement Goes Coastal
Not sure what to dislike more: January and how long it is, or the person who first noticed how long January is and pointed it out to everyone and not everyone notices how long January is. Fortunately, a long month translates to a busier month in the US online gambling world. And, fortunately, that world did not …
These Two Operators Scored The First MI Sports Betting Partnerships. Who’s Next?
Michigan got its first pair of sports betting partnership deals just over a week into the new year. On Jan. 6, both PointsBet and The Stars Group announced partnerships. They will create entries into the Michigan sports betting and general gaming market. With the two heavy hitters breaking the mold, the race for the remaining 24 land-based partners has begun. And as a result, …
Revised Nevada Sports Betting Data Could Reveal Deeper Revenue Breakdown
Nevada was once the only face on the Mount Rushmore of US sports betting. When the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was repealed in 2018, some thought this stature could change as more sports betting markets launched around the US. It won’t be a surprise when more populous states with major markets surpass the Silver State’s sports …
PlayUSA’s ‘On The Record:’ DraftKings Co-Founder Talks Sports Betting Domination, Plans
Welcome to 2020 and a new volume of the PlayUSA series On The Record! To kick off this new decade, I wanted to explore the explosive way DraftKings ended the year and attempt to understand what this means for the future of sports betting. Ideally, you too ended 2019 with a merger announcement, a new …
New Hampshire Sports Betting, Maryland On Deck, 2019 Numbers
The year 2020 wasted little time making headlines. States have already made rapid movement toward legalizing sports betting. Or, in the case of one state, beat New Year’s Day altogether in launching a regulated industry. That was 2019 in a nutshell: proposed legislation, quick ratification and rapid growth of a newly legalized vertical. As such, and to …