Sports Betting Beat - May 20, 2021
BetAnySports maintenance issues ongoing for two weeks, Draftkings partners with 23XI Racing and Bubba Watson, LeoVegas enters sports betting arena and Louisiana Senate passes sports betting bill. Plus South Dakota's Deadwood amended sports betting rules being sent to the state Legislature’s Interim Rules Review Committee for approval with wagering anticipated in the city beginning July 1.
Am I Able to Bet on Sports From the State of Florida?
While lawmakers in Florida approved a new gambling compact that allows sports betting, the measure is likely to face legal and other obstacles, at least where it pertains to mobile sports wagering.
Florida OKs Sports Betting Operated by Seminole Tribe
The Seminole Tribe would be able to operate sports betting and add roulette and craps to its casinos and Florida would potentially receive $20 billion over the next 30 years, under an agreement the Legislature approved Wednesday.
Baltimore Ravens Name BetMGM as First Official Gaming Partner
The Baltimore Ravens and BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming company, announced today a multi-year partnership with BetMGM becoming the Ravens’ first Official Gaming Partner. The parties will collaborate to create cobranded promotions for Ravens fans. BetMGM branded signage will be present throughout M&T Bank Stadium, digital media, and integrated social media content.
900 New Jobs Coming to Atlanta With FanDuel Setting Up Office
Georgia lawmakers may have shot down efforts to legalize sports betting in the Peachtree State, but that won't stop FanDuel from setting up shop there.
Sports Betting Beat: Pros and Cons of Expanded Gambling in Florida
Lawmakers in the state of Florida are pushing for gambling expansion while the powerful Seminoles look to boost their dominance with legalized sports betting in the state.
Costa Rica Shatters All Time New Covid Cases in Single Day as Some Opt to Get Vaccine in US
Central American tourist Mecca and the world's second largest online gambling hub, Costa Rica, saw its largest number of new Covid-19 cases Thursday at 3173. That's more than the state of Florida at the moment. Hospital beds remain scarce.
What The Hell Is Going On With Draftkings Stock Price?
Plus another tribe enters into agreement with Washington State to offer sports betting at its casinos.
Sports Betting Beat : US Handle Hits $4.6 Million
March saw $4.6 billion in betting handle in a single month for the legalized US market. Many sportsbook Pay Per Head operators are reporting significant increases in sports betting activity for March as well.
Costa Rica Covid-19 Numbers Surge
The world's second largest online gambling hub after Malta, Costa Rica, is dealing with their worst case load of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic. 2236 new cases were reported on Tuesday with hospitals throughout the San Jose area said to be at capacity.
Dempsey: "Narcissist Trainer Baffert: Why is This Happening to Me?"
Noted horse racing analyst Michael Dempsey called out trainer Bob Baffert for what he says are horses that over the years test positive (for enhancement drugs) in the Santa Anta Derby, Arkansas Derby and Kentucky Oaks, three of the biggest races in the sport.
First Things You Need to Know About Starting Your Own Online Sportsbook
The sports betting industry is, for sure, one of the biggest and most profitable you will ever find in the modern world. Betting on sports, casino games, horse racing, and other gambling products, have become one of the most popular hobbies and fun daily activities for millions and millions of people from all over the world, and if you can get in on it and run your own operation, then you will most probably start getting a good piece of the pie.
Sports Betting Set For Explosive Growth in 2021: CEOs Share Outlook
Wall Street Reporter, the trusted name in financial news since 1843, has published reports on the latest comments and insights from leaders at: MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), FansUnite (OTC: FUNFF) (CSE: FANS), fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO), and DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG).
The Gambling Beat: Action Network Bought by Better Collective for $240 Mil
Plus Mattress Mack loses $2.4 million on Essential Quality in this past weekend's Kentucky Derby while NBC political journalist Steve Kornaki was the only prognosticator from that network to correctly pick Medina Spirit.
Get a Racebook for Your Sportsbook
Some racebooks accept wagers on horses, in the money, and across the board. The following are the six top racebooks today.
What Should You Expect for 2021: Top Eight Sports Betting Apps
Many bookmakers have developed betting apps to allow punters to bet from anywhere. In this article, we will discuss the eight top sports betting apps in 2021.
Horse Racing Odds – 2021 Kentucky Derby Longshots
The 2021 Kentucky Derby returns to its usual spot on the calendar, and the first Saturday in May is a sign that sports and the world in general are getting back to a somewhat normal routine. This year’s Derby field has a deserving favorite in Essential Quality and a number of other talented thoroughbreds with 10/1 or shorter odds.
Lawmakers in Illinois Discuss Lifting Ban on Betting on In-State Schools
Lawmakers in Illinois met Wednesday to discuss amendments to the state's current gambling regulation. Included in the discussions before the House Executive Committee were the banning of "sweepstakes" machines and the allowance of residents to bet on in-state schools.
Sports Betting Beat: Horse Racing Won't Be Allowed on NY Sports Wagering Sites
Plus Nevada Sports Betting Takes US Market To $50 Billion In Bets
UK Firm Super Group Entering US Sports, Online Casino Market
Super Group, a British company that owns a sports betting and an online casino company, is seeking to enter the fast-growing U.S. market.
Can I Bet Online at TwinSpires From Florida?
You can bet on most horse races at TwinSpires from the state of Florida, but be prepared to provide your social security number.
Sports Betting Coming to Florida?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reached an agreement with the Seminole Tribe that would greatly expand gambling in state, including the introduction of legalized sports wagering.
What Are Alternative Betting Sites to TwinSpires in Texas?
You will see many advertisements for TwinSpires ahead of this year's Kentucky Derby race but if you live in Texas, you'll need to find an alternative.
Betting on the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is more than seven decades old. Its popularity has grown over the years from North America to the rest of the world. The 30-teams basketball tournament has many fans. Some of them are regular NBA pundits who wager at different betting sites. Still, some amateurs have a murky understanding of NBA betting. The following are eight common types of NBA wagers.
Sports Betting Beat: NC Considers Online Sports Gambling
As strange as this may seem, North Carolina was among the first US states to legalize sports betting. You'd hardly know it. The only location offering bets on sporting events is the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC. If you haven't heard of Cherokee, join the club.
Sports Betting Beat: Michigan Cracks Top 3
Plus Facebook running an illegal gambling enterprise? A group of individuals claim they are and have filed a suit in Northern California.
Gisele Bündchen Joins DraftKings as Special Advisor to the Board
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced the appointment of Gisele Bündchen, environmental activist, philanthropist and former super model, as a special advisor to the company’s CEO and board of directors for environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) initiatives.
Sports Betting Briefs: Don't Hold Your Breath on Alabama
A four-package bill has just gotten through Alabama Senate after falling short by two votes. All it took was a little tweaking.
March Gambling Revenue Soars After 2020 Virus Shutdown
New Jersey’s casino and sports betting revenue more than doubled in March compared from year ago — but that’s because the emerging pandemic shut down casinos for the second half of the month last year.
Hot Start for the 2021 MLB Season
It has been just a few days in the new MLB season but we're already starting to see some trends that it's important to look out for. The 2021 MLB season will be a special one considering that last one was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and was cut short to only 60 games for the regular season, with no audience at all, except for the last few games of the playoffs and the World Series.
