For decades, the profile of a problem gambler was an elderly woman spending too much money at the casino on slot machines. Today that portrait has changed sharply to a 30-year-old man placing bets on his cell phone because he is addicted to sports betting, officials said. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal wants to curb that...
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Legislation could set new standards for sports betting
New legislation is targeting the gambling industry, specifically sports betting, which has been growing at a fast rate since being made legal in many states, including Connecticut. The SAFE Bet Act, introduced by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-20), would set federal standards for sports betting when it comes to...
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Americans are expected to spend $150 billion on sports betting this year
As the fall sports season heats up, sports betting is on the rise, too. Americans are expected to spend more than $150 billion on wagers this year, more than ever before. Sports betting has only been legal in the United States outside of Nevada since 2018. Since then, hundreds of billions of dollars have been...
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New bill would ban sports betting ads during games, bets on college athletes
Online sports betting starts in Maryland With online sports betting now legal in Maryland, FOX 5 DC’s David Kaplan spoke live with LiveNOW from FOX’s Josh Breslow from Live Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover. The Brief A federal bill has been proposed to ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes. Congressman Paul Tonko...
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US betting revenue round-up: New Illinois tax structure, Indiana, Iowa, West Virginia
Analysing some of the latest monthly sports betting reports in the US, iGB looks at how Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and West Virginia performed in July and August. Starting in Illinois, July was the first month of new tax rules in Illinois. The previous 15% flat AGR rate was replaced by a sliding scale, ranging from 20%...
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Jay-Z Cuts Ribbon At Fanatics’ New Sports Betting Location
Jay-Z continues making money moves as he cuts the ribbon at Fanatics‘ first New Jersey sports betting location. According to TMZ, Hov and Micheal Rubin were in The Garden State for the ceremonial event at Ocean Casino Resort on Sunday (Sept. 15). Video footage shows the emcee struggling to make a clean cut on the...
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Bayern Munich vs Dinamo Zagreb predictions, odds and betting tips
Bayern Munich are strong favourites to beat Dinamo Zagreb on matchday one of the Champions League. Bayern Munich vs Dinamo Zagreb top offer Bayern Munich vs Dinamo Zagreb odds Find the latest match odds for Bayern Munich vs Dinamo Zagreb. All odds are provided by our best-reviewed online football bookies. Odds are subject to change....
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Sporting CP vs Lille predictions, odds and betting tips
Sporting CP and Lille will do battle as the Champions League gets under way this week. Sporting CP vs Lille top offer Sporting CP vs Lille odds Find the latest match odds for Sporting CP vs Lille. All odds are provided by our best-reviewed online football bookies. Odds are subject to change. ⚡Quick Sporting CP...
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Real Madrid vs Stuttgart predictions, odds and betting tips
Real Madrid and Stuttgart will butt heads at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday. Real Madrid vs Stuttgart top offer Real Madrid vs Stuttgart odds Find the latest match odds for Real Madrid vs Stuttgart. All odds are provided by our best-reviewed online football bookies. Odds are subject to change. ⚡Quick Real Madrid vs Stuttgart...
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AC Milan vs Liverpool prediction, odds and betting tips
Two European giants lock horns as Liverpool visit AC Milan on matchday one of the Champions League. AC Milan vs Liverpool top offer AC Milan vs Liverpool odds Find the latest match odds for AC Milan vs Liverpool. All odds are provided by our best-reviewed online football bookies. Odds are subject to change. ⚡Quick AC...
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Weekend Report: Caesars launches retail betting in Maine; talk of Newfoundland casino
Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB looks at the news that you may have missed over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This week, we cover Caesars launching in-person betting in Maine, reports of a new casino in Newfoundland and the start of SkyCity’s temporary closure in Auckland. Caesars first to launch retail sports betting in...
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Champions League Tips: Tuesday’s 12/1 Multi-Match Bet Builder from across Europe
Strike up the band as the Champions League returns in its brand new format, and Tuesday night’s 8pm kickoffs have us looking for value on matchday one of the league phase. Football tipster Tom Desborough has dug into the stats for Bayern Munich v Dinamo Zagreb, Real Madrid v Stuttgart, and Sporting Lisbon v Lille for a Multi-Match Bet...