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App Store Rule Change Could Increase Costs For Legal Sportsbooks

By Benjamin Turner | June 5, 2019 | Comments Off on App Store Rule Change Could Increase Costs For Legal Sportsbooks
Apple’s App Store

App Store Guideline 4.7 requires the use of native code in apps that offer real-money gaming. Sportsbook operators may have to spend significantly to come into compliance. Apple’s App Store practices are the subject of a Supreme Court challenge and an FTC antitrust investigation. CUPERTINO, Calif. – An interesting tidbit has emerged from Apple’s updated … Read more

Derek Stevens Launches Circa Sports Sportsbook + Mobile Betting App

By Alejandro Hernandez | June 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Derek Stevens Launches Circa Sports Sportsbook + Mobile Betting App
Derek Steven Launches Circa Sports Sportsbook

Derek Stevens has launched the first Circa Sports venue. The new sportsbook is in the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino. This is the first step to creating the sports betting “mecca” in the future. LAS VEGAS – Derek Stevens’ Circa Sports Sportsbook is now open in the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino. Stevens said that … Read more

Why The Warriors Can Win Without Kevin Durant (And Possibly Klay Thompson)

By Anthony Shafnisky | June 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Why The Warriors Can Win Without Kevin Durant (And Possibly Klay Thompson)
Kevin Durant - Klay Thompson

The Warriors are 4-1 after losses in the 2019 playoffs and 8-4 after wins. Having won their last 5 home playoff games, The Warriors control their own destiny. The Raptors have shot just 33.6% from 3s as a team since the Philadelphia 76ers series started. OAKLAND, Calif. – The Warriors stole homecourt advantage from the … Read more

Oneida Indian Nation Partners With Scientific Games For New York Sports Betting

By Benjamin Turner | June 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Oneida Indian Nation Partners With Scientific Games For New York Sports Betting
Oneida Indian Nation - Scientific Games

Scientific Games has agreed to provide end-to-end sports betting solutions for New York’s Oneida Indian Nation. The Oneida tribe owns and operates three central-NY casino venues. The partnership is contingent on the state’s passage of expanded sports betting laws. NEW YORK – Scientific Games has entered into an agreement to provide sports wagering services for … Read more

Jeopardy Sensation James Holzhauer Finishes Run Just Short Of All-Time Record

By Hakeem Lewis | June 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Jeopardy Sensation James Holzhauer Finishes Run Just Short Of All-Time Record
James Holzhauer

Ken Jennings holds the record for all-time show appearances at 74 episodes. He also holds the all-time earnings won at $2,520,700. Emma Boettcher, a 27-year-old user-experience librarian from Chicago, defeated James Holzhauer in the final round of Jeopardy. After state and federal taxes were assessed, James Holzhauer was able to take home $1.29 million. TALLAHASSEE, … Read more

District Court Reverses DOJ Wire Act Opinion, Win For NH Lottery

By Benjamin Turner | June 4, 2019 | Comments Off on District Court Reverses DOJ Wire Act Opinion, Win For NH Lottery
US District Court for New Hampshire

US District Court Judge Paul Barbadoro has ruled against the DOJ’s reinterpretation of the Wire Act. In 2018, the DOJ Office of Legal Counsel expanded the scope of the Wire Act to include all forms of gambling. The ruling allows New Hampshire and other states to continue operating their iLottery and iGaming products. CONCORD, N.H. … Read more

The Parlay Bets Keep Hitting At The FanDuel Sportsbook At The Meadowlands

By Anthony Shafnisky | June 4, 2019 | Comments Off on The Parlay Bets Keep Hitting At The FanDuel Sportsbook At The Meadowlands
FanDuel at the Meadowlands

In order to win a parlay, every single “leg” of the betting slip must finish as indicated on your card. Parlays can quickly increase their odds and payouts with adding more teams, but doing so lowers your chances of success. New Jersey has seen bettors win 86% of all parlay betting action, relatively high compared … Read more

Illinois Sports Betting Bill Passes, But With Online Restrictions

By Alejandro Hernandez | June 3, 2019 | Comments Off on Illinois Sports Betting Bill Passes, But With Online Restrictions
Illinois Senate Chamber

Illinois lawmakers passed IL SB 690 in the last day of the legislative session. This bill will allow for retail and online sportsbooks to open. Governor J.B. Pritzker will likely sign the bill later this month. SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Illinois lawmakers passed a sports betting bill in the very last minute. The legislative session for … Read more

Pennsylvania Officially Has Online Sportsbooks

By Alejandro Hernandez | June 3, 2019 | Comments Off on Pennsylvania Officially Has Online Sportsbooks
SugarHouse Sportsbook

SugarHouse Casino has launched its online sportsbook. The online sportsbook launched last Friday. More online sportsbooks could launch in the upcoming months. PHILADELPHIA – The SugarHouse Casino’s online sportsbook has passed the three-day test period. After the test period, the casino opened the online sportsbook on Friday. This makes the SugarHouse online sportsbook the first … Read more

Injuries Piling Up For Warriors, Still Favorite To Win NBA Finals

By Anthony Shafnisky | June 3, 2019 | Comments Off on Injuries Piling Up For Warriors, Still Favorite To Win NBA Finals
Klay Thompson

The Warriors took homecourt advantage but sent three players to the locker room in the process. Klay Thompson was able to cover many player prop bets, despite leaving the game with 8 minutes left. The Warriors (-3) are favored in their first home of the 2019 NBA Finals. OAKLAND, Calif. – On a three-point attempt … Read more