In Atlantic City, Coronavirus Beats the House
In Atlantic City, the lights are on, but no one’s home. At 8 p.m. Monday, by order of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, the city’s nine casinos closed their doors “until such time as it is deemed safe for their reopening,” doing their part to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. “It is no […]
Caesars Begins Mobile Sports Bets in PA
Caesars Entertainment started taking mobile sports bets in Pennsylvania on March 10. The debut comes with limited hours to meet a Gaming Control Board requirement that all new sportsbooks go through a test period. According to CDC Gaming Reports, CaesarsOnline.com accepts wagers on basketball, football, hockey, soccer, baseball and college athletics for Desktop and Android […]
Lamont v. iGaming in Connecticut
A bill introduced by Connecticut state Senator Cathy Osten in January would allow the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes to offer online gaming. Governor Ned Lamont said last week that he opposes Osten’s bill and will refuse to sign it. Instead he supports a bill that would only legalize sports betting, but instead of limiting […]
Think You Can’t Win the Lottery? Try This Tip
We all know winning the lottery depends on the luck of the draw. It really doesn’t make a difference if you bet your favorite numbers, wear your lucky socks, or are “due for a win.” But that doesn’t mean you can’t play the percentages. Seriously. As with slot games, some lottery games just have better […]
No Do-Overs for NCAA
Just a couple of weeks ago, excitement was building for what could have been one of the best March Madness tournaments ever. No clear favorite was established. It seemed any team could get hot and make a run at this year’s NCAA title. Then came the coronavirus. The season’s over. For good. All Bets Are […]
Sports, Interrupted: What It Means for Futures Bets
The suspension of the NHL and NBA seasons have bettors hanging. What’s in? What’s out? Latest reports indicate sports leagues may not resume playing until April, at the earliest. But even if it’s May, the leagues have the ability to resume. There are paychecks to earn, and for frustrated fans, teams to watch, cheer for […]
Horses Continue to Race—Without Crowds
Yes, the Kentucky Derby has been postponed from May 2 until September 5, making the Run for the Roses the latest casualty of the coronavirus. But something unusual has happened in the Sport of Kings. Races are taking place without crowds. That means racing establishments trust online bettors. They trust these fans will kick in […]
Shut In by Viral Outbreak, PA Man Hits Second Divine Fortune Jackpot in Weeks!
Who doesn’t need a little good news—along with a lot of extra cash? Last week, a Lititz, Pennsylvania man, stuck at home by the coronavirus outbreak, decided to liven up his day playing Divine Fortune, a progressive online slot game at PlaySugarHouse.com. After placing a $1 bet, Andrew became a whole lot richer, winning a […]
NJ Committee Passes Esports Wagers
In an effort to expand sport betting opportunity, the newest New Jersey proposal to approve esports events passed the Assembly Tourism, Gaming & the Arts Committee March 5. “I would say esports are the ‘next big thing’ when it comes to sporting events, but the fact of the matter is that video game tournaments are […]
Six—Count ‘Em, Six—Sports Betting Bills in Missouri
Five sports betting bills have been introduced in Missouri, but that didn’t stop Rep. Phil Christofanelli from introducing number six. Christofanelli told Legal Sports Report he saw three aspects he didn’t like mixed into other bills: an integrity fee to professional sports leagues, mandating the use of official league data, and putting betting in video […]
Connecticut Bill Would Permit Sports Betting Statewide
A new bill introduced in the Connecticut legislature February 25 authorizes retail and online sports betting at Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, a proposed East Windsor tribal casino, off-track betting parlors and the Connecticut Lottery Corp. According to Rep. Joe Verrengia, the co-chair of the Joint Public Safety and Security Committee, H 5168 features: A tiered tax […]
William Hill Inks Sports Betting Deal with Michigan Tribe
Sportsbook William Hill has formed a long-term partnership with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Michigan. Under the agreement, William Hill will be the exclusive provider of online sports betting and online casino gaming throughout the state, with plans to open a retail sportsbook at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel this […]
