Microsoft Ready for Legal Sports Betting Future

Microsoft logo with sports balls

Technology giants have become increasingly interested in US online gambling, specifically in creating predictive sports-betting software. A lot of buzz has generated around Microsoft’s recent filing for Patent No. 0125691, which is designed to be a real-time online transaction and wager processing software. This patent will be part of a monumental change expected to happen …

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NFL’s Power Struggle Could Affect League

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

The NFL is a powerful organization—there is simply no denying that. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has arguably too much power and has managed to upset players, owners, sponsors, organizations and more. He is often considered the most powerful man in all American sports. Goodell is currently in the news for a dispute between him and …

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Pennsylvania Ready To Go In On Sports Betting

Pennsylvania State Legislature

Pennsylvania made an ambitious move by becoming the next state to allow legal online casino and poker gambling. They also have shown they are ready for a legal sports betting framework, as the recently passed legislation includes provision for a locally regulated sports gambling network. While residents can still find legal online betting through United …

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New Jersey Reps Appeal Congress To Examine Sports Betting

LoBiondo & Norcross

Representatives Frank LoBiondo and Donald Norcross (republican and democrat, respectively) have asked Congress to hold hearings regarding the prospect of legalizing sports betting. Both representatives are out of New Jersey, which is currently in the middle of a legal battle over the same topic with the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA. That particular case …

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Monster COO Looking To Make A Difference In US Online Gambling

Fred Kililian PokerTribe.com

Gambling has always a been an incredibly lucrative market for those who have the capital to start off in the industry. Gambling sites that accept players in the United States are an entirely different beast. Despite the fact that US citizens can legally gamble at online websites regulated outside of the United States, there very …

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Pennsylvania Budget Deal Falls Through, As Does Online Gambling

Pennsylvania state budget

Pennsylvania legislators attempted to restructure their budget via a revenue package, but the House failed to successfully pass it through. The proposed budget was supposed to leave room to fund a state regulated online gambling network, but that will have to wait in light of this legislative failure. While USA online poker and casinos are …

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New Jersey Online Gambling Continues To Flourish

New Jersey

New Jersey, 1 of 3 states to feature legal regulated online casinos and poker, surpassed $20 million in total revenue for the 6th straight month. This news is positive for online gambling proponents, as the ambitious industry has shown it is able to sustain itself. New Jersey’s model could potentially serve as the base for …

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NFL Betting Begins With Chiefs At Patriots

Chiefs VS Patriots

NFL football is back. Fans can bet on the first regular season action of the season with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the defending champions the New England Patriots. USA online sportsbooks have the Patriots winning on a roughly 9-point spread, but both teams are missing key offensive players, which could alter the team …

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NFL Player JJ Watt’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Raising Millions

JJ Watt NFL Player

Hurricane Harvey has left the city of Houston devastated. The Category 4 storm caused incessant flooding from rainfall, forcing families to abandon their homes in search of shelter. With all the damages, support efforts have sprung up around the country. Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt decided to help out by starting a fundraising campaign …

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Lesniak Moved Goal Posts For Online Gambling In NJ & It Could Generate Billions

Senator Lesniak New Jersey

There’s in an inherent problem with the online gambling laws in the few states that have legalized the online interactive gaming industry and New Jersey State Senator, Ray Lesniak, knows it. Lesniak believes that New Jersey sits at the crux of the next new wave of internet innovation that could drive state based revenues higher …

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