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Grant Mitchell

Grant is a sports and sports betting journalist who prides himself in his up-to-the-minute reporting on the latest events in the industry. A member of Virginia Tech’s 2021 graduating class, he has quickly put together an impressive portfolio since moving to the professional world full-time.

Grant’s favorite sports to cover are basketball and both types of football (American and soccer), and he is pushing written, audio, and video content. He has been employed by companies as highly regarded as Forbes and continues on a great trajectory in the industry.

When he’s not on the clock, you can find Grant at the gym, looking for adventures, or hanging out with his family.

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USA Legal Betting

Mississippi Committee Fails to Pass Sports Betting Resolution

House Bill 774 was up for review by both chambers, which had until 8:00 p.m. local time to file a report outlining a resolution. Officials met and negotiated with one another but could not agree upon the final terms of a compromise by the time the deadline hit, meaning that lawmakers are essentially back to square one.

USA Legal Betting

Dave and Buster’s to Offer “Friendly” Betting on Arcade Games

The new era inspired by the rapid proliferation of legal sports betting was confirmed by an unlikely source on Tuesday: arcade and gaming company Dave and Buster’s. The family-friendly entertainment destination with more than 222 North American locations will soon allow visitors to place “friendly” bets on different machines.

NFL News

Public Beat Books in NFL Draft 2024 as ROTY Betting Odds Take Shape

Sportsbooks regularly take huge losses during the annual seven-round selection of top college prospects by the 32 NFL franchises. That’s because it’s a time of year when sharps represent a larger portion of the betting population, along with the wide availability of information via reporting and months of preparation.

NFL News

Sportsbooks Brace for Major Annual Losses During 2024 NFL Draft

As straightforward as that sounds, it can be quite controversial. Last year, a Reddit user posted a few days before the draft that University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis had told his family that he was going to be taken by the Carolina Panthers with the first pick in the draft.

USA Legal Betting

Nevada Casino Union Workers Key to 2024 Presidential Election

The Culinary Union, which represents 60,000 hotel and casino employees mostly based out of Las Vegas, is ready to help back incumbent president Joe Biden’s campaign against the 45th President Donald Trump, who is seeking to become the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms.

Casino Games

Running Aces Files RICO Suit Against Three Minnesota Casinos

The lawsuit identified high-ranking members at Grand Casino Hinckley, Grand Casino Mille Lacs, and Treasure Island Resort and Casino. It deemed those officials offered class III card games that were not authorized by the tribal gaming compact which all gaming entities must follow.

Fanduel

FanDuel Launches in Washington D.C. as Lone Sports Betting Operator

The move transitions the nation’s capital from its previous endeavor with Intralot’s maligned GambetDC product to the most frequented online sportsbook in America. All D.C. customers could access the FanDuel online and mobile betting app or use any of their betting kiosks at retail locations as of noon local time.