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SBC Summit Experts Predict Micro-Betting Will Be The Next Big Hit in Sports Betting
By: Grant MitchellPanelists and guests connected to sports teams and gambling entities at SBC Summit North America shared a consistent message: that micro-betting is picking up steam and will become a prominent fixture in sports betting very soon.
05/11/2023
NewsOver 40 Iowa, Iowa State Student-Athletes Suspected Of Breaching Gambling Rules
By: Grant MitchellThe University of Iowa announced Monday that 26 athletes across five sports and more than 100 people are believed to have placed sports bets against the terms presented by the governing body. Iowa State University revealed that it also believes 15 athletes across three sports are in the same boat.
05/11/2023
NewsBradley Beal Under Investigation for Battery, Striking Angry Sports Bettor
By: Grant MitchellBeal, 29, pivoted toward the fan and is said to have knocked the hat off his head before telling the fan that his comments were “disrespectful.” The complaint was first filed on March 22, and Beal is now under official investigation.
03/29/2023
NewsNFL Owners Meeting to Vote on Opening In-Stadium Sportsbooks on Game Day
By: Grant MitchellAccording to the current guidelines, teams are permitted to have sportsbooks inside their arenas but may not operate them on game days. However, owners are expected to vote in favor of changing that rule to create a more immersive experience and capitalize on the patronage of game-attending fans.
03/27/2023
NewsPlan to Build Casino on New York Mets’ Parking Lot Helped by New Bill
By: Grant MitchellThere has long been discussion of making use of the overflow parking areas surrounding Citi Field near Willets Point, a neighborhood in Queens, New York. Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry (D-Queens), whose jurisdiction includes the Mets’ home ground, wants at least 20 acres to be used for a brand-new casino.
03/24/2023
NewsNorth Carolina House Advances Online Sports Betting Bill After Previous Failure
By: Grant MitchellNorth Carolina is one of 36 states that have legalized sports betting in at least some form, although the options are restricted to a few in-person outlets. Online sports betting has been more divisive, largely due to the debate over betting on college sports.
03/23/2023
NewsMissouri House Advances Sports Betting Bill With First-Round Vote
By: Grant MitchellThe pro-sports betting crowd is supported by a coalition of owners and representatives of local professional sports teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Blues, and more. The group has been beating down lawmakers’ doors for more than a year but has been stymied at the crucial steps.
03/21/2023
NewsAlabama Lawmakers Ready for Introduction of Sports Betting Bills
By: Grant MitchellAlabama is one of 14 states that have not legalized sports betting in any form. Two states, Ohio and Massachusetts, that launched their respective sports betting markets this calendar year have enjoyed highly fruitful periods since.
03/20/2023
NewsWWE Seeking Approval in Two States for Legal Betting on Planned Fight Outcomes
By: Grant MitchellThe company is collaborating with accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) to ensure that results of the matches cannot be prematurely leaked to the public. All WWE results are determined beforehand, meaning that the matches are effectively uncompetitive despite being branded as professional wrestling.
03/13/2023
NewsKentucky Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Show Support for Sports Betting
By: Grant MitchellThree three figures in question are Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, and Somerset Mayor Alan Keck. All agreed that sports betting’s increasing popularity has led to the rise of illegal gambling markets that the state should take control over.
03/09/2023
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