Sports Betting
IGT Officially Enters The North Dakota Sports Betting Market
IGT and their platform have become the official sportsbook of the Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel. Their PlaySports product will be featured at the establishment for wagering on sporting events. The facility hopes to go live with sports betting by the 2021 NFL season. HANKINSON, N.D. – On Thursday, it was announced that IGT and…
Read MoreConstruction For DraftKings At Casino Queen Sportsbook Underway
DraftKings at Casino Queen is adding a 30,000 sq. ft sportsbook to its property that is presently only 8,000 sq. ft. This expansion is costing the owners $10 million to construct and will take about six months to complete. Until it’s officially done, sports bettors can use the DraftKings mobile sportsbook app to place all…
Read MoreArizona Lawmakers Set Sept. 9 Launch Date For Sports Betting
Arizona will officially launch their sports betting market on September 9. The U.S. Department of the Interior made the new industry an official law on May 24. Arizona expects to see as much as $100 million in annual revenue from their combined tribal and commercial sports gaming market. PHOENIX – Arizona sports bettors have something…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Gives Final Send Off To Gambling Expansion Bill
Governor Ron DeSantis officially signed the bills to put in motion the gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe. While the bill has passed the state House and Senate it still must pass the U.S. Department of the Interior for final approval. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tuesday will forever be a monumental day for sports betting in…
Read MoreAlabama Gambling Bill Fails In Last Ditch Effort
Last minute efforts to pass sports betting, a state lottery, and other gaming platforms has failed in the Alabama House of Representatives today. The bill failed to be brought up in time for a referendum on Monday, which was the final day of session for Alabama lawmakers. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The push for legal gambling…
Read MoreLouisiana Sports Betting Bill Passes Through House Committee
Louisiana sports betting bill, HB 697 was passed through the state House. HB 697 would allow for Louisiana to offer mobile sports betting. BATON ROUGE, La. – Sports bettors in the Bayou State should be raising eyebrows right about now as a sports betting bill has made it past the Louisiana House of Representatives. The…
Read MoreOnline Gambling Stocks Take Downturn Amidst COVID Reopening
DraftKings’ stock price is down significantly since February. Other online casino and sportsbook operators have been harder hit. This trend could continue in the future. LAS VEGAS – Online gambling stocks have taken a downturn as regular casinos open up, and the downswing is significant. DraftKings’ stock price has fallen 17% since February, and there…
Read MoreAL Gambling Bill For Lottery, Casinos, Sports Betting Reaches House Floor Vote
SB 319 would allow for sports betting to come to Alabama. Casinos and a state lottery would also be approved with the bill. MONTGOMERY, Al. – Alabama sports bettors and gamblers should be grinning from ear to ear right now as a bill that would approve of sports betting, casinos and a state lottery has…
Read MoreLegal Challenges Up Ahead For Florida Sports Betting Legislation
Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have agreed on a gaming compact that would allow legal sports betting in Florida. The proposed bill would allow for in person betting on tribal lands. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida sports bettors were jumping for joy on Friday as governor, Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of…
Read MoreAll-Inclusive Gambling Bill Passes Through Alabama Senate
Alabama’s gambling bill has passed the State Senate. The bill now goes to the state house, and from there will need to be approved by the voters. This bill would legalize a state lottery as well as casino gameplay and sports betting LAS VEGAS – Alabama is hardly the first state that people think of…
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