Articles by: Grant Mitchell
Oklahoma Governor Unexpectedly Reveals Plans to Legalize Sports Betting
By: Grant MitchellDuring his announcement, Stitt rolled out a plan that would bring retail sports betting to facilities operated by local tribes. It would also allow Oklahomans to participate in mobile sports betting with commercial sportsbooks licensed and regulated by the state.
11/06/2023
LegalMaine Launching Sports Betting Market on Friday After 15-Month Wait
By: Grant MitchellThe Department of Public Safety confirmed Tuesday that the state has accepted and adopted a series of rules and regulations for the legal sports betting market. Operators were allowed to start pre-launch advertising and promotions and customers were allowed to create accounts as of Wednesday.
11/02/2023
LegalSeminole Tribe to Launch Florida Retail Sports Betting in December
By: Grant Mitchell“Craps, roulette and sports betting will launch to the public on Thursday, December 7 at all three Seminole Casinos in South Florida: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek,” the statement said.
11/02/2023
LegalLos Angeles Clippers Climb in NBA Finals odds Following James Harden Trade
By: Grant MitchellHarden first showed up in Philly in a package that sent wantaway star Ben Simmons to Brooklyn and saw him leave behind Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. He and the Sixers lost in the second round of the playoffs both years he was there…
10/31/2023
NBATwo California Sports Betting Measures Reopen Legal Discussions
By: Grant MitchellThe California Attorney General’s office received two new proposals called “The Tribal Gaming Protection Act” and “The Sports Wagering Regulation and Tribal Gaming Protection Act.” The first deals with the creation of the legal sports betting market, and the second, the rules and regulations that would govern it.
10/30/2023
LegalMichigan Online Casinos Surpass $4 Billion in Total Revenue in Record Time
By: Grant MitchellThe September total of $166.4 million in revenue was the second-most for a month since it launched iGaming in January 2021, flailing just short of the $171.8 million record set in March. It was also a 9.3% month-to-month increase on August and a 29.3% jump annually.
10/28/2023
Casino NewsPlans for Mississippi Sports Betting Back on the Menu for 2024 Session
By: Grant MitchellCasey Eure (R) said to 11 members of the Mississippi mobile sports betting task force that he plans to follow up on his failed sports betting bill from last year, HB 606. The bill was created with the intent of legalizing sports wagering but was later amended and led to the creation of the task force.
10/26/2023
LegalMattress Mack Loses Out on $50 Million Sports Betting Win as Astros Lose ALCS
By: Grant MitchellMcIngvale reportedly placed just under $8 million in total futures bets on the Astros, his hometown and favorite team, to win the World Series. That included a $1 million wager at +750 odds last week when the ‘Stros were in a 0-2 hole to the Texas Rangers.
10/24/2023
IndustryDraftKings Overtakes FanDuel as Leader in American Online Gambling
By: Grant MitchellA study by research company Eilers & Krejcik Gaming revealed that 31% of overall gross gaming revenue was tied to DraftKings, while only 30% was from FanDuel. That’s a dramatic shake-up considering that FanDuel has been the out-and-out leader for years and seemingly been beyond reproach.
10/23/2023
IndustrySports Betting Picking Up Momentum in Georgia Ahead of 2024 Session
By: Grant MitchellRepresentatives of Entain Foundation U.S., part of FanDuel’s parent company Entain Plc, met with state lawmakers in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss a path to legalization next year. The topic of gaming has been broached in congress the last few years but has failed to materialize into anything concrete.
10/20/2023
Legal- Sports Betting
- Grant Mitchell