The National Hockey League Partners With MGM Resorts For Betting

Gary Bettman and Jim Murren NHL MGM

The NHL has gained MGM Resorts as its first official sports betting partner. An announcement made October 29th, shared details of the NHL’s multi-year partnership with MGM Resorts. Commissioner of the NHL Gary Bettman and MGM CEO Jim Murren publicly revealed the deal in the last few days of October at a New York City …

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LSU Huge Underdog At Home Against Alabama

LSU vs AU game logos

The Tigers will be drowned by a Crimson Tide in Death Valley this Saturday. That’s according to oddsmakers, at least. In perhaps the biggest college football game of the entire 2018 regular season, the Bovada point spread oddsmakers lists the #4 LSU Tigers (7-1) as 14.5-point home underdog against the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-0) ahead …

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Destin Florida Bans Gambling Despite Perfect Market

Destin Florida Haborwalk

Destin’s City Council recently approved of an ordinance which would ban gambling within the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village’s city limits. Known as a hot spot for tourists due to their perfect white sand beaches, fishing spots, and overall upscale aesthetic appeal Destin has decided not to further capitalize on the potential revenue gambling venues are …

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DraftKings, Fan Duel Press Release: Vote No on Florida Amendment 3

Welcome sign for state of FL

The future of gambling and sports betting is dead in Florida if Amendment 3 passes, according to the two largest daily fantasy sports providers. DraftKings and Fan Duel both sent out press releases on Thursday, October 4th, warning voters of the Sunshine State about Florida Amendment 3, and how it attempts to mislead residents of …

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FanDuel Sportsbook Tries To Patch PR Mishap – Pays $164,000+

New Jersey Meadowlands SportsBook

New Jersey’s sports betting industry is fresh, and any negative attention could make the public lose trust in state-regulated sportsbooks. FanDuel Sportsbooks is stuck licking their wounds after a refusal to payout, an internal investigation by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, and negative public coverage. After an internal glitch in FanDuel’s sportsbook system …

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Bare Bones Ohio Sports Betting Bills Cast Doubt Over Legal Wagering

Ohio Legislature

Ohio was projected to finalize a sports betting bill by the end of 2018, however, two introduced bills show there is still a long way to go. Senate and House Representatives in Ohio have introduced bills to express intent to investigate whether legalizing and regulating sports betting in the state would be sensible. However, the …

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Pennsylvania Focuses on Sports Betting and Online Casinos Over Online Poker

Physical Sportsbook

Last year, Pennsylvania approved of expanding its gambling offers which allowed for online casino gambling, online poker, and sports betting. In 2018, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced they could not comment on the status of progression of PA online poker due to uncertainty regarding an intrastate liquidity program. The state commented on its …

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Ohio Sports Betting To Be Pushed Back

Ohio State and US flag on football field

Ohio residents hoping to wager on their favorite local sports teams will have to wait a bit longer before that can happen. Larry Obhof, Ohio Senate President, recently disclosed that the Ohio sports betting bill (SB316) needs to be looked over by a committee. This will not happen until after the midterm elections in November. …

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PA Mount Airy Deal Includes Sports Betting

A view of the Mount Airy Casino in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania residents will have a bona fide sports gambling option through land-based, online and mobile platforms thanks to an agreement with Mount Airy Casino. We recently reported that The Stars Group, parent company to PokerStars, struck a deal with Mount Airy Casino to offer online casino and poker platforms to residents. This deal also includes …

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West Virginia Sports Betting Survives Delays

WV player dunks on the competition

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice refuses to abandon the prospect of adding language to the new sports betting legislation that would benefit professional sports leagues. Governor Justice and his aids attempted to stifle the launch of sports betting next month in order to add certain regulatory principles to the bill. The WV Lottery seems to …

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