“That ain’t why I play the game.” The rise of sports betting in the United States has certainly brought people around the country a lot of fun and the sports leagues more eyeballs. One downside that I’m not sure that many people considered, though, was the negative effects the spread of betting can have on… Read more »
Bookmakers love Houston and Alabama The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament begins today and with it will come tons and tons of betting. The American Gaming Association projects that 68 million Americans will wager $15.5 billion during March Madness. With that in mind, let’s take a look at who the sportsbooks are tabbing as the favorites,… Read more »
Risky waters In what seems like not the best idea in the world, the WWE is discussing with gambling regulators in both Michigan and Colorado the possibility of legalizing betting on the outcomes of wrestling matches. Scripted matches. What the WWE is banking on is that regulators will buy its argument that this is just… Read more »
“Isolated lapse in judgement” A year after he was suspended for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been reinstated. Ridley was eligible to apply for reinstatement on February 15, which he did; the league announced its decision on Monday. “Today’s reinstatement by the NFL brings an end to a… Read more »
Online leads the way Ohio’s results for the first month of legal sports betting are in and they are good. According to figures provided by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), operators brought in $1.11 billion in handle in January, second only to New York ($1.79 billion). There are 16 online and 14 retail sportsbooks… Read more »
Plaintiff says ads were deceptive As the number of states in which sports betting is legal approaches 40, the hottest topic in the industry right now is arguably the ethics surrounding advertising and promotions. And now Caesars is in the spotlight, sued by a customer who claims the company’s sports betting ads were deceptive. Filed… Read more »
Just over a year since New York legalized sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) approved new restrictions on advertising. The rules by and large forbid sports betting marketing to underage individuals. The regulations will not take effect for 60 days, as they must first go through a public comment period. Among the… Read more »
The Encore Boston Harbor casino in Massachusetts just can’t seem to get this sports betting thing right. For the second time in the state’s first month with legal retail sports betting, Encore Boston Harbor taken illegal wagers. And once again, the bets were taken on a Boston College women’s basketball game. In Massachusetts, though college… Read more »
Pair of Minnesota bills The expansion of sports betting in the United States continues as lawmakers in Minnesota, Georgia, and North Carolina are making pushes to either legalize wagering for the first time in their state or add to its current offerings. In Minnesota, two related bills were introduced on Monday: House Bill 2000 and… Read more »
Sportsbooks pinged all weekend Super Bowl LVII was a success all around, but don’t tell the Philadelphia Eagles. Not only was the game itself close, high scoring, and entertaining, but interest in the event was sky high, as evidenced by both betting figures and television viewership. GeoComply reported that there were over 100 million geolocation… Read more »
One kick for millions If you watched Super Bowl LVII Sunday night – and congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs – you may have seen a quick 30-second bit in which again-retired tight end Rob Gronkowski attempted to make a 25-yard field goal. It was a promotion for FanDuel and I must say, it was…odd.… Read more »
That was quick. About a week after sports betting became legal in Massachusetts, two of the casinos in the state that offer wagering violated regulations. Fortunately, what Encore Boston Harbor and Plainridge Park Casino did was not particularly egregious and both self-reported. The violation: taking bets on games involving in-state college teams. Specifically, Encore Boston… Read more »
Operators must get in line by next season The NBA is cracking down on marketing language by sports betting companies in order to protect fans. In a new decree, the league is prohibiting the use of “risk free” in advertisements, as it is not only misleading to potential sportsbook customers, but an outright lie. The… Read more »
Retail sports betting first, then online Massachusetts has finally joined most of its neighbors, as its legal sports betting market has gone live. As of 10:00am Tuesday, people located within the borders of the Commonwealth can place bets at one of three brick-and-mortar casinos: Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park Casino. All just… Read more »
If anyone ever tells you that something is a “sure thing,” do not believe them. There is no such thing as a sure thing. One DraftKings bettor found this out the hard way on Saturday when they lost $1.4 million on what seemed like a wager that could not lose. The Los Angeles Chargers played… Read more »
Even legends need to follow the rules As legalized sports betting continues to proliferate throughout the United States, there is bound to be instances of people not being aware of the rules and regulations. For many, the opportunity to place a bet or get involved in the industry is exciting and they just want to… Read more »
Didn’t bet on NFL, but it’s still against the rules The New York Jets are battling for a playoff spot with two games to go in the regular season, but regardless of whether they make it or not, wide receivers coach Miles Austin will not be part of the journey. On Friday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter… Read more »
It’s only taken a little longer than a year but, come Wednesday, Floridians might get some idea if they can bet on sports in the state or not. After final briefs were filed by both the federal government and Florida officials, the D. C. Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments as to whether the… Read more »
If you have been around the online gaming world for any length of time, you have seen the exorbitant bonuses that some online casinos, poker rooms, and other gaming outlets will offer new customers. These bonus offers can often be in the hundreds of dollars, enticing people to get in the action. The state of… Read more »
It’s no secret that there are different views on sports betting between Europe and the States of America. In one of the locales in the States, the pols can’t seem to get on the same page, with one former leader of the state advocating for sports betting. Meanwhile, in a major football (soccer) power’s home… Read more »
The era of mobile sports betting in Maryland has begun…finally. At 9:00am Wednesday, seven licensed companies were permitted to launch their apps and start taking wagers. The launch comes just in time for the Thanksgiving NFL games and the majority of the World Cup, among plenty of other sports. The seven operators and their casino… Read more »
Most of the focus of Tuesday’s US elections was on the balance of power in the House of Representatives and Senate, but there were loads of contests up and down every state’s ballot, including two Propositions in California related to sports betting. Let’s just say I hope you didn’t bet on sports betting becoming legal… Read more »
Sportsbooks have been dominating the betting public this NFL season, thanks largely in part to the multitude of upsets during the first half of the season, or at least games we all thought were upsets at the time. As it turns out, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers are not good, and teams… Read more »
Putting his money where his fandom is The 2022 Major League Baseball World Series kicks off on Friday, as the Houston Astros take on the Philadelphia Phillies. In terms of baseball history, it is pretty significant. Houston is aiming to cement itself as the dynasty nobody notices (aside from the cheating scandal from a few… Read more »
Are they really upsets at this point? It feels like almost every NFL team is awful this season. Even some of the ones with good records feel like impostors and I am just waiting for the other shoe to drop on their seasons (though six games into the season, maybe they are what they have… Read more »
