William Hill Profits Fall From Empty Stadiums
Home field advantage may be worth something after all. Seems the empty stadiums where games are played have led to a decline in profits by producing unpredictable results, according to bookmaker William Hill. Playing games without crowds and their psychological impact on fans has taken a toll when it comes to setting appropriate odds. Take […]
Virginia Completes Sportsbook Application Process
WTOP News presented a series that assessed the state of gambling in Virginia. Among the highlights: Applications for mobile sportsbook licenses have poured into the Virginia Lottery ahead of the October 31 deadline, according to WTOP. “We understand that the black market has existed for centuries, right?” said Prince William County state Senator Jeremy McPike, […]
Caesars, William Hill Sign Sponsorship Agreement with Indianapolis Colts
Caesars Entertainment and William Hill US have launched their first joint venture announcing a sponsorship deal with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. Caesars acquired William Hill’s UK-based parent company for $3.7 billion last month. William Hill operates Caesars US sports betting systems. According to the companies – and subject to regulatory approval – the Caesars Indiana […]
Esports Could Eclipse Sports Betting
Will esports betting become more lucrative then sports betting? Quentin Martin, CEO of the esports betting company Luckbox, insists it will and is ready to put his money where his mouth is to back up his claim. “The Covid-19 lockdown definitely accelerated esports a couple of years into the future for sure,” Martin told Gambling […]
New Jersey’s Freehold Raceway Playing Catch Up on Sports Betting
Freehold Raceway, the last of three New Jersey tracks to offer sports betting, is trying to make up ground with a new sportsbook in a state where sports betting went live in late 2018. The track is facing competition from Atlantic City casinos, the Meadowlands racetrack and Monmouth Park racetrack, which is located in the […]
AGA, NHL Partner on Responsible Gaming
The National Hockey League and the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced a partnership to promote responsible gaming activity through the “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly” public service campaign. Through the partnership, the NHL will use league-owned, in-arena, and digital marketing inventory for co-branded video board images, public address announcements, and animations of hockey-specific marketing […]
Broadcasts on Sports Betting Emanate from Las Vegas
VSiN didn’t wait for the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a ban on sports betting to establish a foothold in Las Vegas with a new kind of network. The company launched in January 2017, when only Nevada and a few other states offered sports betting. “We’re visionaries in the sports betting space,” said Derek […]
Pennsylvania Casinos Fined for Free Play Violations
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued fines to two casinos for violating the rules surrounding the issuance of free play. Mount Airy Resort and Rivers Casino Philadelphia both were fined for issuing free play comps in excess of the amount authorized under their “Comp Matrix” agreements. Pennsylvania casinos must submit a Comp Matrix to […]
Casino Expansion Draws Mixed Reactions
The Worcester County Commission in Maryland recently voted 5-2 to approve an overlay zone for a casino entertainment district, which would allow Ocean Downs Casino to expand. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and local hospitality industry representatives objected. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, who voted against the text change, said, “I can’t vote for this and I […]
Cromwell Becomes Last Caesars Strip Property to Reopen
The last Strip resort to remain closed, The Cromwell Hotel Las Vegas, expected to reopen for adults only on October 29. Parent company, Caesars Entertainment Inc., said the boutique property’s hotel and gaming floor will operate seven days a week. Josh Swissman, founding partner of Las Vegas gaming and hospitality consulting firm The Strategy Organization, […]
Stitt Won’t Appeal Compact Rulings
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt recently announced he will not appeal a federal court judge’s ruling that the state’s tribal gaming compacts automatically renewed on January 1. Stitt said, “While I have chosen not to appeal this decision, I believe that the people of Oklahoma will demand a fair deal that benefits all 4 million Oklahomans.” […]
Twin River, Gaming and Leisure Buy Tropicana in Indiana
Caesars Entertainment Inc. reached agreement October 27 to sell its Tropicana Evansville casino in Indiana to Gaming and Leisure Properties and Twin River Worldwide Holdings for $480 million. Twin River will buy the casino operations for $140 million. GLPI, a real estate investment trust, will purchase the property itself for $340 million and lease it […]
