Articles by: Grant Mitchell

McIngvale 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.

A 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.

Representatives 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.

Employees of all levels and stations at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, Hollywood Casino and Greektown joined the protest after the unions failed to agree on new wages and healthcare packages. The move happened hours after the casinos’ contracts with the Unite Here union expired.

The brand-new sportsbook will launch in 16 states and will combine traditional sports wagering with ESPN’s unique content offerings. PENN CEO Jay Snowden said that users will have the opportunity to submit their best “certainly before Thanksgiving.”

According to Ben Fawkes, several oddsmakers claimed their largest haul of the 2023 NFL season thanks to several key results, including losses by the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. The Buffalo Bills also failed to cover a 15-point spread against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football.

Daquan Artis Tinker was convicted for the incident that occurred in December 2019. Prince William Circuit Court Judge Robert P. Coleman sentences the man to 98 years with 45 suspended and 53 still to serve, according to a press release from the county.

The “PRIME Card,” named after KSI and Paul’s drink company PRIME, will feature professional boxers, YouTubers, rappers, and entertainers. The event will get underway from Manchester Arena in Manchester, England at 7:00 p.m. local time (2:00 p.m. ET).

GuardDog will help identify and fund solutions dedicated to creating and cultivating responsible gambling. It will focus primarily on the technological space but will also offer mentorship from a variety of high-ranking individuals in the legal sports betting industry.

“$68 million… That's the amount wagered from Thursday to Sunday from in-person and mobile sports betting in Kentucky,” Beshear tweeted. “The best news is those dollars are staying right here to help build a brighter future for all our families.”