Michigan’s saving grace is picking up steam. Back before it became one of the laughing stocks of the political cataclysm that is 2020 America, Michigan – and embattled Governor Gretchen Whitmer (who is now the subject of a recall petition in the state) – passed and signed MI gambling laws legalizing sports betting and online …
Massachusetts. Heaven help them. This week, the MA state senate decided to move forward with its economic development bill, which was passed Monday night. However, before passage, the provisions within the bill for the legalization of Massachusetts sports betting were stripped out. While several senators attempted to get the wagering language reinserted into the bill, …
On Wednesday, FanDuel bet on itself to hit the jackpot in the domestic online gambling space with the launch of the brand’s first standalone casino app in Pennsylvania. The company started life as a daily fantasy sports operator, and while FanDuel always ran a long second to DraftKings in the DFS market, it pivoted to …
As the spread rate of the coronavirus slows, the United States has begun to reopen businesses, but the world of both sports and gambling largely remain in timeout. With brick-and-mortar sportsbooks and casinos shuttered, four of the most accomplished athletes in American history are ready to tee up a charitable return for golf and US …
The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was overturned by the US Supreme Court two years ago today. On May 14, 2018, the decision gave states the right to enact sports betting laws after the federal ban was repealed in large part due to the special exemption carved out for Nevada in 1992 being …
Although the chances of early success are slim for Colorado’s sports gamblers, it’s a well-known fact that you’ll always miss 100 percent of the bets you don’t place. Four sportsbooks — BetMGM, BetRivers, DraftKings, and FanDuel — will launch Colorado sports betting apps and sites legally in the state on Friday, May 1, 2020. Colorado …
The virtual 2020 NFL Draft kicks off tonight from remote locations after the league, and commissioner Roger Goodell called an audible amid the coronavirus pandemic, moving to an online-only format for the three-day event initially taking place in the new home of the Raiders franchise and next to the best sportsbooks and casinos in Las …
COVID-19 has caused the quarantine of most American citizens and has forced the postponement or cancellation of all major sports leagues in the USA. Recent comments from Dr. Anothony Fauci, President Trump’s Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggest that sports could return as soon as mid-summer, but there are some …
The passage of Washington’s sports gambling law couldn’t have come at a worse time, and even worse: Several steps that were taken during the crafting of the legislation are highly questionable. But nevertheless, there is a new member of the legal United States sports gambling club with Washington becoming the 21st state, and the first …
After nearly eight months since the law was initially signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois sports gambling finally launched this week. Rivers Casino in Des Plaines accepted the ceremonial first bet from Chicago Blackhawks announcer Eddie Olczyk, who placed a $100 wager on the Chicago White Sox to win the American League pennant at 16/1 …