Will the current debate over prediction markets and their place as unlicensed sportsbooks end up with a Federal entry into the US gaming market? That's a prediction that MGM Resorts International CEO and president William J. Hornbuckle IV made at the the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City last week. Hornbuckle was one of…
Yet another US State is taking a closer look at event prediction operators and whether or not they are operating as unlicensed sportsbooks. Earlier this week the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced that it is investigating event prediction operators such as Kalshi and Robinhood to make a final determination on their place in the…
The State of Hawaii moved to closer to its first form of legal gambling late last week when its Senate approved HB1308. Under the terms of the bill, the Aloha State would offer legalized online sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS). If passed into law, HB1308 would provide a framework for at least four…
In a world where the lines between licensed sportsbooks, daily fantasy sports operators and prediction markets are extremely blurred, the Atlanta Braves are giving DFS an endorsement by renewing their partnership with PrizePicks. The multi-year renewal extends PrizePick's current status as the official DFS partner of the high-profile MLB franchise, which was originally signed back…
One of the most lucrative prizes in the American sports betting rush has always been the State of California. With its 39 million residents, California is the most populated state in the US, but any road to Golden State sports betting must pass through Indian Country, and that's something that Big Sports Betting is finally…
Hard Rock Digital is upping its celebrity endorsement game with the signing of NASCAR Hall of famer Dale Earnhart Jr. as their brand ambassador. It’s a deal that puts the legendary driver’s name, image and likeness across a range of Hard Rock products aimed at pulling in NASCAR fans across the South to the online…
The City of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel operator Flutter Entertainment for engaging in “deceptive” practices to attract and retain customers. It’s the first time that a US municipality has sued a sports betting operator for its marketing techniques. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott laid out the case against DraftKings and FanDuel…
ESPN BET will be putting its best faces forward this baseball season after securing the rights to use Major League Baseball (MLB) player images on its sites. Under the terms of the non-exclusive deal, negotiated by ESPN BET operator PENN Entertainment with MLB Players, Inc. and OneTeam Partners, gives the sportsbook full license to use…
Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators are asking Illinois lawmakers to take it easy on them and not give preferential treatment to sportsbooks. The requests were made last week at a meeting of the Illinois Senate Gaming, Wagering and Racing Committee where the topic of DFS legalization was on the agenda. Illinois lawmakers are currently considering…
Two UFC fighters won’t be seeing the inside of the octagon for quite a while after receiving suspensions from the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) for their connections to illegal gambling. Jeff Molina and Darrick Minner received 36- and 29-month suspensions, along with $235 fines for their roles in the scheme. According to a report on…
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