Parx has opened its sportsbook after successful testing When SugarHouse began offering online sports gambling last month in testing with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), things went relatively well. Across the four days of supervised testing, it took $573,163 in bets and was approved to move forward. Now, the PGCB is overseeing testing for […]

The fraudster continues his errant ways It must be true what they say – you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. An individual known for creating fraudulent sports gambling websites is at it again, and a new site with the same old promises has surfaced. Top Notch Odds is an online sportsbook being promoted […]

MLS Commissioner wants Vegas to be its next market Major League Soccer (MLS) now has 24 teams, and could see three more join over the next three seasons. Ultimately, the league would like to have 30 total and, along with those expansion plans, has plans to embrace sports gambling completely. In keeping with its plans […]

It’s not looking good for mobile sports wagers in the Empire State New York lawmakers desperately tried to get a mobile sports gambling bill pushed through before the legislative session ended, but their attempts have fallen short. The session’s official period ended yesterday and, despite an extension that will carry it through to the end […]

Retail and mobile sports bets would be allowed if a bill gains enough strength The rollout of legalized sports gambling across the US continues, with a new state being added to the list every couple of weeks. One of those that is currently working to cover the last mile of a legislative race is Maine, […]

The state’s Senate has approved an expanded sports gambling bill, but obstacles still remain New York’s bill on expanded sports gambling is moving like Manhattan traffic at rush hour. But, at least it’s moving. A bill introduced by Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. to legalize the activity is moving forward and just made it passed a […]

The Chicago Cubs could soon offer on-site sports gambling at their home field Illinois lawmakers approved a bill earlier this month that will legalize sports gambling in the state. As the regulations and framework are being finalized, sports gambling operators are already preparing to set up shop, and one of the most iconic venues in […]

Lawmakers have said yes, now Governor Sununu has to do the same After what seems like a rather long delay, New Hampshire is close to becoming the next state to introduce legalized sports gambling. Lawmakers in both the House and Senate have signed off on a bill that would bring the activity to the state […]

Slightly more than a year after PASPA was defeated, sports gambling forges ahead In May of last year, New Jersey finally convinced the US Supreme Court that federal lawmakers had made a huge mistake when they implemented the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA). The law limited sports gambling to essentially only […]

Companies and individuals tied to the only sports gambling operator have political connections Washington, DC has wanted to get into sports gambling before other states in the area, such as Maryland, in order to establish itself as the regional leader and begin to capitalize on an expected revenue windfall. To facilitate the mission, local government […]

Regulators approve the introduction of sportsbooks in four casinos yesterday New York gaming regulators were to meet yesterday to determine whether or not the state is ready to see the launch of sports gambling. That meeting has taken place and the outcome is favorable to all gamblers anxiously waiting for sportsbooks to make their way […]

State regulators have given the final approval needed for sportsbooks to open their doors New York State is just about ready to pull the trigger on sports gambling. The state’s regulators have almost completely gone through the list of requirements and obligations in order to introduce the activity. Soon, four upstate casinos could start to […]

Sports gambling legislation fizzles as the session clock expires It came down to the wire in Louisiana, with sports gambling and daily fantasy sports (DFS) proponents in the state’s legislation hoping to pull off a miracle. A bill was being considered that would have led to regulated DFS, and a rider was added to try […]

The state wants to make sure it won’t run afoul of the Department of Justice A federal judge just ruled that the Federal Wire Act only covers online sports gambling, not all forms of online gambling as the Department of Justice (DOJ) tried to assert. That is good news for the gaming community overall, but […]

The state’s governor signed legislation at the end of May to regulate the industry As states continue to look for ways to improve their financial and economic independence, different forms of gambling are quickly becoming the go-to source of funds. Casinos, lotteries and sports gambling are just a few of the possibilities, and fantasy sports […]