Articles by: Grant Mitchell
Gov. DeSantis Supported a Failed Bill to Move a Casino to Miami Beach
By: Grant MitchellDeSantis, who ended his presidential campaign two weeks ago, failed to convince important legislators to join his divisive pro-casino push. However, he still has three years left in office and appears as if he will help drive the casino bill process forward in the upcoming legislative sessions.
02/08/2024
Casino NewsAGA Predicts Record 68 Million Americans Will Bet on Super Bowl LVIII
By: Grant MitchellAccording to the American Gaming Association (AGA), an estimated 68 million Americans, just about one-fourth of the national adult population, plan to bet on Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s well above the record of more than 50 million estimated before the last Super Bowl.
02/08/2024
IndustryMississippi Online Sports Betting Takes Step Forward After Passing House Vote
By: Grant MitchellThe Bill, known as the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, would authorize mobile sports betting under the condition that all sportsbook operators partner with retail establishments. The vote ended 97-14 in favor of the bill, which will now head to a Senate committee before potentially becoming law.
02/08/2024
LegalKansas Casino Employees Voice Support for Bill to Ban Indoor Smoking
By: Grant MitchellWorkers at Kansas casinos cheered on the introduction of a bill that would make cigarettes illegal on gambling floors at local venues. The Sunflower State is one of just 11 states that still do not have legislation against smoking inside casinos.
02/01/2024
Casino NewsEven GOATs are Sports Betting: LeBron James Partners with DraftKings
By: Grant MitchellLeBron, an outspoken fan of NFL action, announced Wednesday that he agreed to a partnership deal with DraftKings that will see him endorse the company and share his favorite NFL betting picks ahead of Sunday kick-offs, along with college football and other non-basketball sports.
02/01/2024
IndustryGeorgia Sees Long-Awaited Progress as Committee Approves Sports Betting Bill
By: Grant MitchellA committee in the Peach State’s Senate approved SB 386, a pro-sports betting bill submitted by Sen. Clint Dixon (R-45). The bill will advance to the Senate Rules Committee and could reach the Senate floor by the end of the week if all goes well.
01/31/2024
LegalRavens, Lions Sharps Lose as Super Bowl Betting Lines Swings Toward KC
By: Grant MitchellThe Chiefs, last year’s Super Bowl champions, upset the Baltimore Ravens earlier in the day much to the chagrin of many “sharp” bettors, leaving them with massive losses. Meanwhile, the Niners used a 17-point second-half comeback against the Detroit Lions to secure their spot in the NFL’s championship event.
01/29/2024
IndustryBarstool, DraftKings in “Advanced Negotiations” Over Partnership Deal
By: Grant MitchellReports indicate that a potential partnership would not see Barstool branding its name on a mobile sportsbook or betting platform. Instead, the company would endorse DraftKings odds and have a sign-up and referral affiliate bonus.
01/25/2024
IndustryNorth Carolina Finally Announces March 11 Online Sports Betting Launch
By: Grant MitchellThe announcement ended a lengthy period of build-up and anticipation as the state prepares to unify its retail gambling market with a new online branch. North Carolina retail sports betting was legalized in July 2019 and launched in March 2021 at select locations, but online sportsbooks have been prohibited from conducting business.
01/25/2024
LegalJake Paul’s Betr Obtains Licensing in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Kentucky
By: Grant MitchellBetr revealed it secured licensing to join the Pennsylvania online sports betting and iGaming market, along with the Colorado and Kentucky sports betting markets. The iGaming agreement is so that the platform can unveil its casino product, which it will debut thanks to a partnership with Cordish Gaming Group.
01/24/2024
Industry- Sports Betting
- Grant Mitchell