William Hill NJ Sportsbooks: Onsite, Online & At Your Fingertips
William Hill, America’s favorite sportsbook and a force in countries around the world, is now online in New Jersey. In addition to three full-service William Hill locations—at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, and at the Ocean Casino Resort and Tropicana in Atlantic City—sports fans in NJ can also place their bets on the William Hill Sportsbook […]
Cancer Survivor Hits Jackpot on PlaySugarHouse.com for Second Time in Two Weeks
Deptford, NJ Woman Wins Playing Same Bet on Same Game
WSOP Fever Is Here!
The World Series of Poker gets under way May 28 at the Rio Casino in Las Vegas. In the runup, the online arm of the series—WSOP.com—is offering up a host of satellites for online poker players in Nevada and New Jersey.
How Betting Strategy Led to $1M Jeopardy! Win
Game show fans are both impressed and annoyed by Jeopardy! savant James Holzhauer—impressed because the professional gambler has pocketed more than a million bucks in a month, and annoyed because the game is no longer a contest. Did betting play into Holzhauer’s win? And how can it work for you?
More Upsets in Store for Triple Crown Contenders?
As the post-Kentucky Derby chaos begins to abate, here are some thoughts and quick hits on the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of the Triple Crown, coming up Saturday, May 18.
Michigan Lottery: Level Up to $50K Grand Prize
The Michigan Lottery continues to be an innovator for online and is offering up some great games and promotions for May. Check ’em out right here!
NASCAR, Genius Sports Plan Live Betting Platform
Good news, gearheads: NASCAR has inked a deal that could bring live racing action—plus live bets—to a sportsbook near you. Could this be the sharp right turn that brings the races back?
Tennessee Becomes First Online-Only Sports-Betting State
Tennessee will become the first state offering only online and mobile sports betting, effective July 1. Governor Bill Lee (L.) said he’ll let the legislation become law without his signature. Tennessee has no casinos and there will be no retail kiosks or physical sportsbooks. Advanced technology will determine if players’ age and location.
Wynn Survives in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission decided to punish Wynn Resorts for the sins of the father, but in the end allowed the company to retain its gaming license to open Encore Boston Harbor (l.) on June 23.
Wire Act Opinion Could Cost States $220 Million in Lottery Proceeds
The new opinion by the U.S. Justice Department on the federal wire act has put states with online lotteries in danger of losing at least $220 million in annual lottery profits according to an analysis by the Associated Press. Interstate lotteries such as Powerball and Mega Millions could also be affected. The opinion is currently being challenged in court by New Hampshire.
Study: ‘Loot Box’ Video Game Feature Like Gambling
A study by the University of British Columbia found that the “loot box” feature in modern video games generates behavior not unlike problem gambling.
FanDuel Develops Live Stream Sports Betting App
FanDuel has partnered with Switzerland’s Sportradar AG to develop an app that allows for in-game sports betting while players are watching the game live on their mobile device. The service has gone online in New Jersey and the company says it plans to introduce it in other U.S. markets. The app marks a first for sports betting in the U.S. and initially will offer betting on tennis and European soccer.
