When Massachusetts lawmakers recently approved a bill regulating sports betting, their hope was that operators could be licensed and online before the start of the 2022 football season. But their hopes have collided with reality and it appears that Boston bettors will have to wait until at least next season before placing their first legal…
If you’re a sports fan, you’re probably familiar with sports betting – even if you haven’t tried it before. Wagering on major events is an excellent way to add excitement to the game, and it also allows you to show your friends that you truly know what you’re talking about. Wagering markets used to be…
While the people of Colorado were celebrating the Colorado Avalanche's recent Stanley Cup win, their local sportsbook operators were taking a major hit. That's because confident Coloradans cashed in futures bets on the hockey team that ultimately won the championship, and tanked operator revenue for June. According to a recent report from SBC Americas, Colorado…
Bally Bet is betting that a partnership with New York's premiere professional sports team will help the operator secure a spot in one of the United State's biggest sports betting markets. That's why earlier this week Bally's Bet signed on to be one of the New York Yankees official betting partners. As a relative newcomer…
The NFL has hired David Highhill as its first ever vice president, general manager of sports betting. It's a move that completes the league's evolution from one of sports betting's most ardent foes to one of its biggest beneficiaries and advocates. In his new position, Highhill will be managing all thing related to gambling and…
In the rush to bring regulated sports betting to the people of Colorado, the Colorado Division of Gaming cut corners and didn't vet operators as well as they should have. That's one of the conclusions drawn by the Colorado Office of the State Auditor in a scathing report released earlier this week. According to the…
Regulated sports betting is still relatively new to the United States, but a very predictable trend is already happening - the summer slowdown. April revenue reports from states like Colorado and Tennessee indicate that revenue is down after a busy season that starts with the kickoff of football season at the end of August and…
As Brazil inches closer to the implementation of a regulated sports betting market, the Brazilian government agency tasked with regulating that market is clarifying its vision for that market. This week, the Secretariat of Evaluation, Planning, Energy and Lottery (SECAP) published a draft version of the regulatory scheme that will ultimately govern the market. The…
Regulated sports betting is proving to be a hit in Illinois, where players dropped nearly $1 billion on wagers over the course of March, 2022. Buoyed by March Madness, the state clocked its highest handle to date and industry watchers are suggesting that the Land of Lincoln could emerge as one of North America's biggest…
The National Football League (NFL) is one of the most iconic brands in all of sports and its image evokes both a storied past and a dynamic present. That's why 888Sports was more than happy recently when it extended its sponsorship deal with the NFL in the UK and Ireland. It's a deal that will…
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