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Do The Leagues Want To Lose The New Jersey Sports Betting Case? Probably Not

With the NBA and Major League Baseball barnstorming around the country trying to push its version of sports betting bills, it is fair to ask whether they want to lose their US Supreme Court case. Read More

Posted on: March 19, 2018 | | Dustin Gouker

Connecticut Lawmakers Not Interested In ‘Lining The Pockets’ Of NBA, MLB Through Sports Betting

Connecticut lawmakers say they’ll work with leagues to ensure that legal sports betting doesn't undermine the integrity of their game. Compensating them directly, however? That might be off the table. Read More

Posted on: March 1, 2018 | | Eric Ramsey

Major League Baseball Now Owns A Sportsbook

With DraftKings' formal pivot toward regulated sports betting, Major League Baseball is now in the awkward position of holding ownership in a company that plans to operate a real-money sportsbook. Read More

Posted on: February 26, 2018 | | Chris Grove

MLB Pushes New Sports Betting Bill That Gives A Lot Of Money And Power To… MLB

The sports betting lobbying push from Major League Baseball and the NBA kicked into high gear in a new state, as the former has drafted a bill in Missouri with a number of interesting provisions. Read More

Posted on: February 14, 2018 | | Dustin Gouker

View: Leagues’ New Argument For Sports Betting ‘Integrity Fees’ Is Their Worst Yet

The NBA and Major League Baseball are using a novel argument to validate their desire to get a one precent cut of all sports wagers -- what they are calling "integrity fees" -- in any state that legalizes wagering on games. Read More

Posted on: February 12, 2018 | | Dustin Gouker

MLB Just Publicly Stated Its Position On A Sports Betting Legalization Bill For The First Time

Major League Baseball said that it is opposed to the West Virginia sports betting bill that as it is advancing through the state legislature in recent weeks, per a media report in the state. Read More

Posted on: February 12, 2018 | | Dustin Gouker

Here’s How The Leagues Can Get Their ‘Integrity Fee’ From Regulated Sports Betting

What the leagues are asking for now -- and how they're asking for it -- won't fly. But with some changes to their approach, the NBA and MLB could likely win support for an integrity fee from state-regulated sports betting. Read More

Posted on: February 12, 2018 | | Chris Grove

Poll: Seven In Ten US Adults Say Pro Leagues Shouldn’t Promote Sports Betting Legalization

The majority of Americans do not think sports leagues should actively promote the legalization of sports betting, according to a new poll. Read More

Posted on: February 7, 2018 | | Eric Ramsey

NBA and MLB pretending on sports betting

NBA, MLB Oppose A Sports Betting Bill While Pretending To Champion Legalization

The NBA -- and its lobbying partner Major League Baseball -- is apparently willing to oppose legislation if it doesn't get a cut of the action directly from states. Read More

Posted on: February 2, 2018 | | Dustin Gouker

NBA, MLB Apparently Think They’re Going To Lose The New Jersey Sports Betting Case

The new sports betting lobbying effort we have seen from US sports leagues presages a victory for New Jersey in Christie vs. NCAA. Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2018 | | Dustin Gouker

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Do The Leagues Want To Lose The New Jersey Sports Betting Case? Probably Not

Connecticut Lawmakers Not Interested In ‘Lining The Pockets’ Of NBA, MLB Through Sports Betting

Major League Baseball Now Owns A Sportsbook

MLB Pushes New Sports Betting Bill That Gives A Lot Of Money And Power To… MLB

View: Leagues’ New Argument For Sports Betting ‘Integrity Fees’ Is Their Worst Yet

MLB Just Publicly Stated Its Position On A Sports Betting Legalization Bill For The First Time

Here’s How The Leagues Can Get Their ‘Integrity Fee’ From Regulated Sports Betting

Poll: Seven In Ten US Adults Say Pro Leagues Shouldn’t Promote Sports Betting Legalization

NBA, MLB Oppose A Sports Betting Bill While Pretending To Champion Legalization

NBA, MLB Apparently Think They’re Going To Lose The New Jersey Sports Betting Case

Analysis: How Free Bets, Bonuses Can Prop Up US Sports Betting Revenue

How Might Sportradar Spend $350 Million In Hot M&A Market?

Still More To Do Before Tennessee Sports Betting Launches November 1

The Week In Sports Betting News: Handle Records Continue To Fall

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Market Joins Record Party