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Which TN Sportsbook Allegedly Accepted Illegal Bet On College Games?

The news remains interesting in the Volunteer State as another TN sportsbook is under review by the Tennessee Education Lottery. A screenshot posted by The Tennessee Journal shows William Hill accepted a bet on a college player prop, which is prohibited under Tennessee sports betting law. William Hill did not return a request for comment. […] Read More

Posted on: March 31, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Which NFL Stadium Looks Set To Be Renamed After Caesars?

The Athletic reported Caesars and the Saints s are close to a 20-year naming deal for the Superdome, worth $10 million annually. Read More

Posted on: March 25, 2021 | | Brad Allen

DC Sports Betting Trends In February Another Bad Sign For GambetDC

There’s rarely been good DC sports betting news when it comes to the DC Lottery-run GambetDC platform powered by Intralot. Don’t expect any this month either. The latest figures imply William Hill, GambetDC’s only competition in the District, is picking up even more momentum. Meanwhile, the only DC sports betting app available throughout the majority […] Read More

Posted on: March 18, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

William Hill Makes It A Fiver With Launch In TN Sports Betting Market

William Hill is the latest sportsbook to go live in the TN sports betting market. Soon after receiving state approval, William Hill launched Thursday in the Volunteer State. “As we head into one of the most exciting times of the year for sports fans, the William Hill app will make March moments even more interesting for […] Read More

Posted on: March 12, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Caesars Touts Sports Betting Future As Positive Despite Quarterly Loss

Caesars Entertainment is confident 2021 will be better than 2020. Last week, the company reported a loss of $555 million in its fourth quarter. During its fourth-quarter earnings call, Caesars executives laid out the positives. At the top of the list was the recovery of the tourism industry and its Las Vegas properties. Not far […] Read More

Posted on: March 5, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Why Does Caesars Want In-Person Registration For Missouri Sports Betting?

Legalizing any new industry comes with plenty of conflicting issues that need to be decided, and sports betting in Missouri is no different. It’s rarer, though, that one side lobbies for something that would likely hurt them in the long run. A. John Baker, regional VP of government relations for Caesars, did just that at […] Read More

Posted on: February 3, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Tennessee Gets Two More Sports Betting Operators But Not For Super Bowl

Two more sports betting operators were approved to take bets in Tennessee Friday. Unfortunately for them, they won’t be live in time for a crucial event: the Super Bowl. Both William Hill and WynnBET received their formal approvals from the Tennessee Education Lottery. For a variety of reasons, though, neither will be live for Super […] Read More

Posted on: January 29, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Deal Or No Deal: How M&A Could Shape US Sports Betting In 2021

Analysts expect the recent run of transactions in the US sports betting space to continue in 2021, with a "flood of capital" looking to enter the market. Read More

Posted on: January 27, 2021 | | Brad Allen

William Hill Launches Sportsbook App In Washington DC, Which Is Likely To Widen Gap With Lottery Offering

William Hill already generates 3.5 times more handle than Intralot-run GambetDC despite only offering a retail sportsbook to date. Read More

Posted on: December 30, 2020 | | Brad Allen

North Carolina Sports Betting A Step Closer After Compact Amendment

Sports betting in North Carolina has been legal for more than a year – there’s just no way to legally place a bet in the state. Gov. Roy Cooper signed SB 154 into law in July 2019. The bill lets the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians operate sportsbooks at their two casinos. That isn’t the only […] Read More

Posted on: December 8, 2020 | | Matthew Waters