Sporttrade to launch US sports betting exchange
Sporttrade is pairing up with Twin River Worldwide to launch the United States' first sports betting exchange in the New Jersey market. But can the US market even support a sports betting exchange. ... Read more
Congressman Cardenas introduces bill banning greyhound racing
California Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29) is introducing a bill that would ban greyhound racing in any form in the United States. If passed into law, the Greyhound Protection Act phase out the sport entirely. ... Read more
Nevada casino regulators require masks at table games
Nevada casino regulators are instituting face mask requirements for table game players who aren't separated by Plexiglas. Turns out asking people nicely to wear masks was not effective. ... Read more
24 hours into re-opening Ireland's bookmaker biz shuts back down
The luck of the Irish was not with Irish bookmakers this week as they wound up shutting down just 2 hours after their lockdown reopening. Turns out someone got their signals crossed. ... Read more
Wynn Resorts propose Las Vegas re-opening plan
Wynn Resorts is proposing an ambitious plan to re-open its Las Vegas operations and break the COVID-19 closure that's shuttered the Strip. But the plan hinges on the approval of the Nevada Governor. ... Read more
With sports shut down worldwide, sports betting world turns to politics
The sports betting world has taken a huge hit with the corona virus crisis but punters across the planet are turning to politics instead. Yes, political betting is sports betting's new frontier. ... Read more
Washington State legalizes sports betting for tribal gaming operations
Lawmakers in Washington State approved a measure allowing tribal gaming operations to offer regulated sports betting to their players. ... Read more
UK Lottery hacker grabs £5 and a 9 month prison sentence
When Idris Kayode Akinwunmi hacked into the UK National Lottery he dreamed of untold riches but what he got was £5 and nine months in jail. In this case crime definitely didn't pay. ... Read more
TD Ameritrade looks for a piece of US sports betting action
TD Ameritrade, a US brokerage house, is expressing an interest in getting a piece of the US sports betting craze to boost its profits. The idea's not as crazy as you might think. ... Read more