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How Project Red Card Data Fight Could Affect US Sports Betting

Back in the summer of 2020, a fight began over in the United Kingdom over collecting soccer player data during the course of a game. The story, which The Athletic first reported, is unprecedented in terms of its scope and its scale. What began as more than 400 players (and has subsequently grown to more […] Read More

Posted on: May 13, 2022 | | John Holden

BetMGM Tags Astros For Texas Sports Betting Partnership

BetMGM is putting roots down in Texas even before sports betting is legal in the state. The operator this week announced a deal to become the exclusive sports betting partner of the Houston Astros. What does TX sports betting deal include? Under the agreement, BetMGM Sportsbook signage will feature prominently around Minute Maid Park. That includes […] Read More

Posted on: May 12, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Opinion: Digging Deeper On DOJ Bust Of California Illegal Bookie Ring

Federal authorities issued a press release late last month announcing the resolution of a series of cases stemming from what the feds dubbed “an illegal gambling operation that involved current and former professional athletes, some of whom assisted with the business and others who placed large bets on games.” The announcement notes that the conspirators […] Read More

Posted on: April 13, 2022 | | John Holden

Caesars Sportsbook Ups NY Sports Betting Reach With Mets Partnership

Caesars Sportsbook announced Wednesday a multi-year deal to become an official NY sports betting partner of the New York Mets. The deal includes a 13,000-square-foot upscale “sportsbook lounge” that will open this season. The lounge will not include retail NY sports betting on-site but will be a space for fans to enjoy the Caesars Sportsbook […] Read More

Posted on: April 7, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Feds Bust California Illegal Sports Betting Ring Involving MLB Players

Three Major League Baseball players worked for a multimillion-dollar illegal sports betting ring based in California and Costa Rica, according to federal documents unsealed Wednesday. The former MLB players serviced a client list including “current and former professional athletes,” per a press release from the US Department of Justice. Over 20 years, the operation booked […] Read More

Posted on: April 1, 2022 | | Adam Candee

New Retail BetMGM Sportsbook Opens For DC Sports Betting

Another thorn in the side of GambetDC has popped up in DC sports betting with a new BetMGM option. A retail BetMGM Sportsbook opened Monday at Nationals Park. Retail sportsbooks at sports venues are a growing opportunity for operators to attract and retain bettors, company executives said. “We’re constantly pushing the boundaries to deliver sports fans unique […] Read More

Posted on: February 1, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Looking Back: 100 Years After The Black Sox Acquittal

Last month brought the 100th anniversary of the end of baseball’s darkest trial and a lasting US sports betting event. On August 2, 1921, after deliberating for less than three hours, a jury returned not guilty verdicts, acquitting eight members of the Chicago White Sox of conspiracy charges associated with fixing the 1919 World Series. […] Read More

Posted on: September 17, 2021 | | John Holden

MLB Softens Summer Slowdown For Colorado Sportsbooks

Colorado bettors wagered $8.7 million on table tennis in July, though operator sources suggested there was no special affection for ping pong. Read More

Posted on: September 3, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Nevada Sportsbooks Enjoy Record July Thanks To MLB, Conor McGregor

Nevada Sportsbooks enjoyed a record July in handle and revenue, with baseball accounting for the lions share of wagers. Read More

Posted on: August 26, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Does DraftKings DFS Deal With Boston Red Sox Set Up MA Sports Betting Partnership?

It sounds like the Boston Red Sox are ready for a DraftKings Sportsbook at Fenway Park – if MA sports betting law allows it, of course. DraftKings announced it is now the official daily fantasy sports provider of the team. The agreement includes additional signage throughout Fenway, joining the banner already atop the Green Monster. […] Read More

Posted on: July 28, 2021 | | Matthew Waters