For the first time this election cycle, one presidential candidate has spoken out against the Department of Justice’s reversed opinion on the Federal Wire Act. Joe Biden, the former Vice President under Barack Obama, said earlier this week that he opposes adding new restrictions on legal U.S. online gambling and agrees with the Wire Act’s …
Over the weekend, Fox Sports placed an interesting bet on the future of sports television and online gambling in the United States. And the sports network made their wager in a market that has yet to allow legalized sports betting via online and mobile apps. Despite allowing only brick-and-mortar casinos to operate sportsbooks in New …
Lawmakers in the Great Lakes State are going “all-in” on legalizing online gambling in Michigan. Michigan Legislature passed an iGaming bill package this week, which includes the potential legalization of four types of web-based gambling: online casinos, Internet poker, sports betting, and daily fantasy sports. The state Senate voted 35-3 Wednesday morning, and the House …
One player took a gamble and is now paying the price. The NFL announced on Friday, Nov. 29, that it was suspending Arizona Cardinals defensive back Josh Shaw for gambling money on NFL games and for violating the league’s policy on multiple occasions. Shaw was placed on injured reserve on Aug. 25 with a shoulder …
On the road again—Georgia lawmakers just can’t wait to get on the road again. The law they want you to love allows legally gambling with your friends, and they can’t wait to get on the road again. But if all goes according to plan, then we may soon see Peach State residents rollin’ down the …
One Presidential hopeful has pushed his chips forward and wants to go all-in when it comes to legal online poker in the United States. New York entrepreneur Andrew Yang, a contender for the 2020 Democratic nomination, recently took to Twitter to voice his support for the nationwide legalization of online poker. The Democrat, who hopes …
Indiana jumped on the sports betting hype train at the beginning of September, becoming the 13th state to offer sportsbooks as a result. Now, Purdue University is looking to derail that train. The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved the adoption of a new “sports wagering policy” on Thursday, October 10th, that “bans faculty, staff …
The National Football League now officially supports daily fantasy sports, but sports betting is still considered taboo. Because that logically makes sense (insert sarcasm). Last Thursday, the NFL sent out a press release that announced a partnership between the league and DraftKings, the largest provider of DFS. According to the agreement, DraftKings will have access …
As sports betting continues to be legalized across the country, one governing body is finally taking notice. That governing body’s name? The Federal government of the United States. U.S. Senators Mitt Romney of Utah and Chuck Schumer of New York have reportedly begun discussing a federal sports betting bill that would create a framework of …
With the third Democratic Debate happening this week, it’s time rope in the political prop bets that are now available for online gamblers in the United States. The top ten qualifying 2020 candidates will take the stage in Houston, Texas on Thursday, September 12, and BetOnline has released odds on what will happen during the …