Pennsylvania to Distribute $2M in Grants for Illegal Gambling Crackdown
Pennsylvania police will soon be better funded to crack down on illegal gambling operations.
Archive for month: March, 2022
UK Bettor Claims Sportsbook Owes £5m for Winning Wager
A Coventry man claims that BoyleSports lost his betting slip worth £5m ($6.5m). [Image: Shutterstock.com]
BetMGM Enters Illinois Just in Time for Mobile Betting Registration
BetMGM, one of the largest iGaming and online sportsbook operators in the US, announced today it’s accepting sports wagers in Illinois.
New York Lawmakers Seek Inclusion, Lower Taxes in Mobile Sports Betting
New York’s top gaming lawmakers are teaming up for a proposal that would greatly overhaul how mobile sports betting operates in the state. Not only do they want to expand the number of operators, but they also want to reduce taxes, allow write-offs, and include more minority representation in the industry.
Arkansas Sports Betting Begins Online, 21st State with Legal Mobile Wagers
Arkansas has officially joined 20 other states, plus DC, in launching legal online sports betting.
DraftKings Staking Polygon Rewards, Shares Slump on Analyst Downgrade
DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is moving further into the cryptocurrency space, announcing today it will stake digital assets to support the Polygon blockchain network. But shares of the gaming company are sliding due to an analyst downgrade.
Atlanta Falcons’ Calvin Ridley Suspended for 2022 Season for Wagering on NFL Games
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will miss at least the entirety of the 2022 NFL season after the league suspended him for betting on games in 2021.
Mansion Group Gives up on Sports Betting to Focus on Casino
Mansion Group is exiting the sports betting scene. The gaming operator announced its departure, but added that it will continue its iGaming operations.
Genius Sports, Hard Rock Helped NFL Catch Atlanta Falcons’ Calvin Ridley Bets
On Monday, the NFL announced Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is suspended for at least the 2022 season for placing wagers on league games, including at least one involving his team. In the aftermath of that news, it appears both a data provider and a gaming company played parts in assisting the NFL in its investigation.
Macron Heavily Favored to Win French Presidential Election in Latest Odds
Emmanuel Macron is running away with the French presidential election. The incumbent leader already had a good head start. But Smarkets data shows that he is extending his odds.