Kentucky’s Beshear Continues Push for Gambling
In his recently proposed budget, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asked for increased funding for public education, a $2,000 raise for Kentucky teachers and a teachers’ scholarship program, funds for school transportation projects, fully funding the state’s Medicaid program, hiring 350 new social workers and completing the Mountain Parkway. How would these programs be funded? Beshear […]
Tribal Casino Bill Introduced in Connecticut
Two leaders of the Connecticut Senate have introduced a bill to authorize the state’s two gaming tribes, the Mohegans and the Mashantucket Pequots, a monopoly on sports betting and allow them to open a commercial casino in Bridgeport, the state’s largest city. The bill would also authorize iKeno and three entertainment zones in Hartford and […]
Rhode Island’s Twin River Continues Explosive Growth
The January 24 announcement that Rhode Island-based Twin River Worldwide Holdings (TRWH) had closed on its $50 million deal with Affinity Gaming to acquire three Colorado casinos—the Mardi Gras, Golden Gates and Golden Gulch—would be big news for any up-and-coming regional operator. But for TRWH, a public company formed last March with the reverse acquisition […]
Hard Rock’s Allen Says ‘The Fix Is In’
Reports that Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has been awarded the right to develop an integrated resort on the site of the former Hellenikon International Airport near Athens were premature, according to Jim Allen, the chairman and CEO of Hard Rock International, the only other competitor still participating in the process. In an exclusive interview with […]
In Vegas, Success Beyond Baccarat
Nevada’s casinos overcame a flat year on the Las Vegas Strip to post $12.03 billion in gaming revenue in 2019. It was the first time in 12 years the state averaged $1 billion or more a month, and in total represented a 1 percent increase over 2018. It was also the third best revenue year […]
UK Looks at Flutter-Stars Merger
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority will investigate the proposed mega-merger between Flutter Entertainment and the Stars Group. In October last year, Flutter, the parent company of Paddy Power Betfair, agreed a deal to acquire all shares in The Stars Group and merge with the PokerStars operator to form a combined business with annual revenue […]
Super Bowl Handle Exceeds $268 Million in 10 States
The Super Bowl proved super for sports betting. With 10 states checking in, LegalSportsReport.com reported $268.6 million in legal Super Bowl handle. Arkansas, Indiana and New York haven’t reported specific Super Bowl figures. A few states ended up with a negative hold thanks to the Chiefs win. Adding illegal wagers to the mix and the […]
WSOP Online Poker Events for February
There’s still plenty of time to get in on WSOP.com’s Winter Championships. The 47-event series kicked off February 9 and culminates in a $200,000 guaranteed Main Event on Saturday, February 23. The winner of the Main Event will get a championship belt. Available to players in New Jersey and Nevada, WSOP.com has also scheduled a […]
Another Big-Data Deal: William Hill, CBS Sports
William Hill U.S. just announced a partnership with CBS Sports that makes the Vegas-based sportsbook operator the official sports betting partner and wagering data provider for all the network’s online platforms. Under the deal, CBS gets William Hill’s data and odds, and the sportsbook operator gets exclusive rights to promote its brand across CBS Sports’ […]
In-Game Betting: All You Can Eat, But Don’t Stuff Yourself
In-game betting is the ultimate wagering feast. But, like every all-you-can-eat smorgasbord, it can give you indigestion. How can you be selective and take only what you want, during the Super Bowl and beyond? Here are some thoughts I’ve compiled from tinkering in-game with small bets. The Approach In-game betting lets players wager on the […]
Test Your Football IQ
Fans of U.S. football tend to look down at English football. In fact, we Yanks have a whole ‘nother word for it: soccer. But our own game is not exactly homegrown. Pro football, American-style, not only evolved from a form of soccer, but also includes elements of rugby, and started with rules adapted from the […]
Top 7 Super Bowl Plays Of All Time
Like every list, this list of the Super Bowl’s greatest plays is subjective. I’m happy to say that only some of mine appear on mainstream rankings. My criteria involves plays that either changed games, decided them, or were simply phenomenal. In the eyes of this beholder, these seven plays form a touchdown: Super Bowl 52: […]
