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Sports Betting Social Media Platform BookIt Sports Eyes NFL Launch
BookIt Sports aims to be the first sports betting social media platform and will launch on September 1, 2020. BookIt allows handicappers to sell their picks on the site for $9.99 a month. BookIt will launch on both the App Store and Google Play right before the start of the NFL season. LAS VEGAS —…
Read MoreCan Flutter Take Over As The Premier Online Gambling Company?
Flutter is the parent company of FanDuel as well as other internet betting companies like Betfair, Paddypower, and the Stars Group. FOX has already invested in one of Flutter’s smaller companies before. This move will allow Fox to acquire up to 18.5% of stake in FanDuel. NEW YORK — Flutter Entertainment recently announced that they’ll…
Read MoreNevada To Limit The Number Of People At Casinos Upon Reopening
The Nevada Gaming Control Board said that when casinos reopen, they must limit occupancy to no more than 50%. No date has been set that will allow casinos in Nevada to reopen. Safety requirements upon reopening include no more than six guests at gaming tables. LAS VEGAS – The coronavirus pandemic has completely shifted some…
Read MoreProfessional Online Poker Players Are Cashing In During COVID-19
Online poker rooms have seen an uptick in players participating since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Only four states have legal online poker sites: New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. An online poker tournament had an $18 million dollar prize pool. LAS VEGAS — The coronavirus pandemic has caused drastic shifts in the way…
Read MoreOnline Betting Market In Portugal Sets New Revenue Record
This marked the first time that online casinos have brought in more revenue than land-based casinos in the country. Land-based casinos in Portugal were forced to close in March due to COVID-19. Portugal has ten licensed online sports betting operators and they all reported an increase in revenue in Q1. LISBON, Portugal — The online…
Read MoreSkill-Based Casino Games Come To Nevada By GameCo
GameCo will now be allowed to distribute skill-based casino games in Nevada. The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously voted for the approval last week. GameCo is already licensed in the state of California, Oklahoma, Connecticut, and Mississippi. LAS VEGAS – GameCo LLC has announced that they have received approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission to begin…
Read MoreUnibet Moves All Poker Matches Online For The Rest Of 2020
Unibet announced today that all land-based poker tournaments will now be played online for the rest of the year. The Spring Edition of the Unibet Open Online Tournament will be May 24-25. LONDON, U.K. — Unibet, one of the biggest poker providers in the world, announced today that all land-based poker events have now been…
Read MoreThe Stars Group Thriving In Online-Only Gambling Landscape
The Stars Group Inc. reported that it saw record revenue in the first quarter. Online Poker and casino games have seen an increase in players since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The Stars Group will soon be launching sports betting in West Virginia and Colorado later this year. LAS VEGAS — The Stars Group…
Read MoreThe U.K. Bans Use Of Credit Cards To Fund Online Gambling
Gamblers in the United Kingdom are no longer allowed to use credit cards to pay for their bets. The credit card ban comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused an increase in online betting. The United States has yet to decide if they will adopt the same policy for their sports betting markets. LONDON,…
Read MoreBetting on eNASCAR Made Legal In New Jersey and Nevada
New Jersey and Nevada Gambling Authorities both approved betting on eNASCAR iRacing. Only the 2020 eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series can be bet on. Since the coronavirus pandemic started, eNASCAR has been the most watched sport on TV. LAS VEGAS — The coronavirus pandemic has caused the entire sports world to cancel or postpone some…
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