Florida Decoupling Racing And Jai Alai From Gambling
With less than ten days remaining the 2021 legislative session, Florida is moving closer to decoupling racing and jai alai from gambling.
Connecticut Reaches Online Gambling Agreement With Mohegan Tribe
Yesterday, Governor Ned Lamont and Mohegan Tribe Chairman James Gessner Jr. announced an agreement to legalize online gambling and sports betting in Connecticut.
Bally’s Corporation to Acquire Monkey Knife Fight
Bally’s Corporation announced this morning that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase daily fantasy operator Monkey Knife Fight.
Michigan Online Sports Betting Begins
Today, the Michigan Gambling Control Board (MGCB) announced that Michigan online sports betting and online gambling will begin on Friday, January 22nd.
Is Legal Bitcoin Sports Betting Coming Soon to a Sportsbook Near You?
Bitcoin has been the domain of illegal offshore sportsbooks and gambling sites for quite some time now in a post-UIGEA world, but a patent recently acquired by International Game Technology (IGT) has brought cryptocurrency one step closer to mainstream adoption in the regulated gambling market.
Hard Rock International Announces Online Sports Betting Joint Venture: Hard Rock Digital
Hard Rock International has announced a joint venture called Hard Rock Digital to focus on online sports betting and gambling.
Belle of Baton Rouge Sale Presents Opportunity for DraftKings
Last week, Caesars Entertainment announced the sale of the Belle of Baton Rouge to CQ Holding Company, Inc (Casino Queen). A Caesars press release did not disclose the deal’s financial terms but stated it should close in mid-2021. The news sounds like a minor organization shuffle among small regional casinos, but it could have larger…
Missouri Sports Betting Legislation Efforts in 2021
Missouri will take up legislation to authorize sports betting once again in 2021. Three senators have prefiled sports betting bills this month in anticipation of making another push early next year.
When Will Michigan Online Sports Betting Launch?
The Associated Press reported that Michigan lawmakers are pushing forward with plans to launch mobile sports betting and online gambling by the end of 2020.
FanDuel to Rebrand and Revitalize Fairmount Park Racetrack
On Monday, FanDuel Group announced plans to make “a multi-million-dollar” investment into Fairmount Park Racetrack in Collinsville, Illinois. In a press release, FanDuel Group said its plans include revitalizing the track, introducing new horse racing events, constructing a retail sportsbook at the track, and rebranding the venue as FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing.
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