Latest Sports Betting News
Brank Stark was favored to rule Westeros before the start of Season 8 of Game of Thrones. Paddy Power stopped taking in Game of Thrones Bets shortly before the final episode. No US bookmakers currently feature entertainment betting odds. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Game of Thrones undoubtedly captured the hearts of fans from around the world. … Read more
James Holzhauer has won just under $1.7 million in 22 games. He has correctly guessed 21 of 22 Final Jeopardy questions. His view of sports betting is exactly what stock traders see in the market. LAS VEGAS – Jeopardy! comes back to the airwaves on Monday and famed sports bettor and current champion, James Holzhauer, … Read more
Several bettors lost five- and six-figure bets on Woods’ Grand Slam chances in 2019. William Hill US was on the hook for a $10 million payout. Tiger also carried the most liability at the PGA Championship, where he missed the cut. LAS VEGAS – After Tiger Woods won the 2019 Masters, several bettors put big … Read more
Borgata launched a new sportsbook during the week of the PASPA anniversary. Borgata is looking to improve profits through online wagering. Plans to renovate the casino have been announced. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Borgata casino launched an online sportsbook on Tuesday, one year after the removal of PASPA. Sports betting was made legal when the … Read more
For NJ bettors, FanDuel and PointsBet have refunded all St. Louis Blues moneyline wagers on Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. As leagues struggle with integrity issues, sportsbooks are bailing them out. Who should really be paying the “integrity fee”? ST. LOUIS – An officiating error cost the St. Louis Blues a potential win … Read more
FanDuel has overtaken its chief rival in New Jersey’s sports betting marketplace. DraftKings operates the second-most-popular NJ sportsbook. Strong marketing and a physical sportsbook are key to online wagering adoption. Atlantic City, N.J. – With New Jersey’s April revenue numbers in, FanDuel is maintaining its lead atop the market. When New Jersey launched online sports … Read more
The sports betting handle was $313 million in April. The total handle and revenue are down compared to March. Around 80 percent of the handle came from online wagering. TRENTON, N.J. – The sports betting figures for April in New Jersey have been released. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released the April sports … Read more
The app testing for mobile betting is underway in Pennsylvania. A 36% tax rate could see Pennsylvania lead all states in online revenue. Mobile sports betting will be ready “imminently” according to the PGCB. PHILADELPHIA – Expected to launch any day now, online sports betting in Pennsylvania is primed to take over the market. With … Read more
The Pelicans had a 6.7% chance to win the top position in the draft. Bettors who chose the Pelicans to receive the number 1 pick recorded odds as high as +1600. Oddsmakers have released lines on where AD will play his first game next year. SECAUCUS, N.J. – Before Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery, many were … Read more
The del Lago Resort and Casino in Waterloo has started building its on-site sports betting lounge. The DraftKings Sportsbook will be a 6000-square-foot lounge with all of the typical amenities. The venue should complete construction by early summer. NEW YORK – Construction of New York’s first sports betting lounge is underway at the del Lago … Read more