Posts by Giovanni Shorter
Adam Schefter’s Involvement With Boom Investment Brings Concern
Adam Schefter is among the big-name investors in sports gambling app creator Boom Entertainment. Schefter is an ESPN NFL analyst with plenty of inside resources. Some view his involvement with Boom as a conflict because of his day job regarding sporting events. NEW YORK – Adam Schefter is among a star-filled group of investors for…
Read MoreConnecticut Adds Self Exclusion Ahead Of Sports Betting Launch
The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling posted an option on their website to allow residents to join the self-exclusion from gambling list. Residents can voluntarily add their names to the list and be blocked from gambling activity in Connecticut on a statewide basis. Names on the list will be banned from land-based properties, online gambling,…
Read MoreLSU Names Caesars Sports As Official Sportsbook For Tigers
The LSU Athletic Department has named Caesars Sportsbook the LSU Tigers official sports betting partner. LSU, Caesars Sports, and Playfly Sports are creating a gaming and sponsorship rights relationship that will be the first of its kind. This deal will focus on unique alumni and fan engagement products for the LSU Tigers. BATON ROUGE, La.…
Read MoreFlorida Horse Racetracks Move To Launch Retail Sportsbooks
Local Florida Pari-Mutuel racetracks are negotiating with the Florida Seminole Tribe to launch retail sportsbooks at their venues. Florida can launch retail sportsbooks after October 15. There are multiple lawsuits surrounding the Florida sports betting compacts. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida sports betting market is gearing up for an October 15 launch and local horse…
Read MoreArizona Grants Four Sports Betting Licenses Ahead Of NFL Season
Arizona lawmakers have issued out four sports betting licenses to operators. BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Penn National are now licensed sportsbooks in Arizona. These operators will go live ahead of the NFL season so residents can wager on the NFL with the use of their platforms. PHOENIX – Arizona sports betting is progressing nicely as…
Read MoreIllinois Sees Sports Betting Handle And Revenue Dip In May
Sportsbooks in Illinois saw $507.3 million wagered on sports in May. This is a 5.6% decline month over month. Sports betting revenue is also down a whopping 17%. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Sportsbooks in Illinois saw a slight decline in sports betting activity in May compared to April’s strong numbers. Sports betting revenue is also down…
Read MoreTeam USA Basketball Roster Set For 2021 Tokyo Olympics
Team USA Men’s Basketball has announced its final roster. Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and James Harden are among NBA All-Stars that have committed to the team. The USA has -375 favorite odds to win the gold medal for Olympic Basketball. TOKYO – Sports betting fans who are placing action on the Olympic Games Men’s Basketball…
Read MoreArizona Finalizes Sports Betting Comments, Preps NFL Launch
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has stated they are aiming to launch the market on September 9, 2021. The aim is to have the market up and running ahead of the 2021 NFL season. The final time to submit comments on the posted rules is June 21 by 11:59 PM. PHOENIX – Sports betting…
Read MoreSports Betting In Massachusetts Takes A Positive Pivot
Massachusetts lawmakers will be reviewing sports betting bills at their upcoming session hearing. A total of 19 sports betting bills will all be presented. This will be the first time sports betting is presented in 2021. BOSTON – Sports betting fans in Massachusetts rejoice as lawmakers will finally review sports betting bills at the next…
Read MoreNebraska Gambling Bill Passes, Restricts College Sports Betting
The Nebraska sports betting bill has passed and will expand local legal gambling to include legal sports betting. The bill puts restrictions on college betting. The bill passed with a 44-3-2 vote. LINCOLN, Neb. – Regulated sports betting in Nebraska will soon become a reality after LB 561 passes to a 44-3-2 vote in the…
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