If other states need any proof that sports betting could generate serious revenues for their coffers, they need only take a look at what Nevada sports books did last year. According to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control board, the state’s sports books took in $4.8 billion in wagers […]
The NBA has formally proposed a plan that would allow for legalized sports betting in the United States. The plan was shared by a league attorney during testimony before the New York State Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming, and Wagering. “The time has come for a different approach that gives […]
West Virginia legislators will be taking a look at the merits of legalizing sports betting in the event that the US Supreme Court overturns the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a 1992 law that prohibits states other than Nevada from offering typical casino sports betting. Delegate Shawn Fluharty […]
It was an underdog from the start but New Jersey government officials managed to defy heavy odds against them and get its sportsbetting case to be heard by the Supreme Court this year. It is the culmination of a three-year battle the state has waged against the federal government and […]
Proponents of sportsbetting had their day in court on Monday as lawyers presented their case to the Supreme Court in the hopes of having the federal law banning the activity struck down. The case pits the state of New Jersey and Governor Chris Christie against the NCAA and the four […]
The American Gaming Association, the lobbying arm for the casino industry, has been at the front of the fight to end the federal ban on sports betting, and on Tuesday filed a brief with the US Supreme Court in support of New Jersey and its upcoming case. The highest court […]
In a surprise announcement, the US Supreme Court said they would hear the case regarding New Jersey attempting to get sports betting legalized. What was amazing was the high court went against the advice of acting U.S. Solicitor General, Jeffrey Wall. New Jersey government officials had petitioned the Supreme Court […]
The draft of a new sports betting bill was released on Thursday by a New Jersey congressman. This comes just a day after the U.S. Solicitor General’s Office essentially said it’s time for everyone to move on and forget about changing the laws. The Washington Post first reported on Wednesday […]
New Jersey lawyers are pinning their hopes on a meeting with the US solicitor general to get a federal ban on sports betting ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court. They, along with other officials from the state, met with Noel Francisco earlier in the week to try and persuade […]
Nevada sportsbooks have been taking bets on Super Bowl LI for nearly a year, but the action has heated up in the Mojave Desert since the teams competing in the big game were settled two Sundays ago. The New England Patriots remain a three-point favorite over the Atlanta Falcons at […]
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) says sports betting will become legalized in the state before his second term expires in January of 2018. That’a a rather daring prophecy considering multiple federal courts have blocked New Jersey’s wishes to legalize sports betting on grounds of the Professional and Amateur Sports […]
Nevada sportsbooks closed the final chapter on 2016 baseball betting last month, but only now are we learning what a riveting story the sport wrote in Las Vegas over the last 12 months. Total baseball wagers topped $1 billion at Las Vegas and Nevada sportsbooks, the first time the sport has […]
Gaming research firm Juniper is becoming known for making what seems to be outlandish predictions on interactive gaming revenue, but only time will tell whether the UK-based technology company is correct in its forecasts. Juniper Research’s latest report claims that annual daily fantasy sports (DFS) wagers will reach $5.3 billion […]
A sports betting coalition has been formed after five states joined New Jersey in petitioning the US Supreme Court to consider overturning the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA). Discovered in newly filed court documents, five state attorneys general are now supporting New Jersey and Governor Chris […]
The Chicago Cubs have won the World Series for the first time in 108 years. After waiting nearly 40,000 days, it took all seven games of the series, plus one additional extra inning. “It happened. It happened. Chicago, it happened,” first baseman Anthony Rizzo said following the final out. “We […]
NFL television ratings are down 11 percent through the first six weeks of the regular season, and Commissioner Roger Goodell is finally addressing concerns of both owners, broadcast networks, and advertisers. Goodell met with the league’s 32 owners in Houston this week for the Fall League Meeting. The two-day event […]
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval (R) officially made $750 million in public capital available to the proposed $1.9 billion Las Vegas NFL football stadium project this week by signing Senate and Assembly Bill 1. The legislation raises the Clark County hotel occupancy tax from 12 percent to 13.38 percent. Of the […]
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern dragged his pivot foot, but won’t be called for traveling when it comes to his stance on sports betting. During the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Global Gaming Expo last week, Stern said his position on sports betting has evolved since he left the National Basketball […]
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has been calling for the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) for over a year. Now the leading gambling lobbying firm in Washington, DC, is ramping up its efforts by unveiling its Illegal Gambling Advisory Board. Former FBI Deputy Director Tim […]
Legalized sports betting on the federal level would increase overall television ratings for the National Football League (NFL) and therefore also dramatically increase advertising revenues for the league and broadcast networks. In a commissioned study by the American Gaming Association (AGA), Nielsen Sports, whose parent company is the analytical leader […]
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