Articles by: Grant Mitchell

Saban was not only responsible for leading his teams to six national championships, but he completely changed the economics of the University of Alabama and the state itself. His departure will lead to an inevitable power shift within the region across multiple industries.

Last year, FanDuel users could win a share of $10 million in bonus bets as long as Gronk attempted the field goal. This time, users must pick in their mobile sportsbook app whether or not the four-time Super Bowl champion will split the uprights or push his kick wide.

The New York State Gaming Commission revealed in its final report for 2023 that the state generated more than $1.69 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) from more than $19 billion in sports bets which resulted in $861 million in tax funding for the state.

Jordan Lewis Cook, 26, will also have to pay back $84,564 in stolen funds he took from cash-out machines on the casino campus. He will undergo two years of supervised release once he completes his four-month stay in prison.

North Carolina legalized the expansion to online sports betting in 2023 with a law that will go into effect on Jan. 8. The state expects to launch the newly-expanded market by June 14 but has not provided an official date, though that date is not expected to fall before the Super Bowl.

Of the nine teams that have clinched playoff berths, five are from legal sports betting jurisdictions, and of the 11 that are still alive for a spot, eight are from states with a legal sports betting market.

Nevada's largest city has long been the epicenter for high-roller wagering and lavish festivities. However, its multi-layered commitment to growing its sports culture has put it in a powerful position amid the dominant rise of American legal sports betting.

As the national handle increased, so too did legal sportsbooks’ revenues. Online and retail operators combined to generate $16.2 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Q3 2023, a 6.7% improvement on Q3 2022.

The 13-member group submitted its findings in a 95-page report. The Mississippi legislature is planning to explore an online sports betting bill during the 2024 session, which starts on Jan. 2, though many lawmakers still oppose the expansion of gambling.

Blake C. Fitzgerald, 40, live-streamed himself playing slot machines for gamblers who paid in advance. He was handed one felony charge in addition to three gross misdemeanor charges for instructing his viewers to break gambling laws.