Home » Sports » Page 271

Category: Sports

Post
Lawmakers, Stakeholders Seek Regulation Of Sport Betting

Lawmakers, Stakeholders Seek Regulation Of Sport Betting

The House of Representatives and some stakeholders, on Wednesday, called for the regulation of sport betting in the country to curtail the dangerous effects of its activities on Nigerians, especially the youth. The made the call at a public hearing on a motion titled, “Need to curtail the dangerous effects of sports betting and direct...

Post
MLB Sports Betting Concerns

MLB Sports Betting Concerns

Betting on Baseball, Anyone? As sports betting continues to gain momentum, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has weighed in on the league’s position regarding this evolving landscape. Recent MLB news scandals, including the Shohei Ohtani interpreter incident, have prompted discussions about the integrity of sports betting and its implications for leagues and teams. Uncover Exclusive Picks...

Post
ESPN BET named official PGA Championship betting partner

ESPN BET named official PGA Championship betting partner

Penn Entertainment’s stock took a hit last week after ESPN Bet’s performance fell well below expectations. And that has since sparked criticism and made it difficult for Pat McAfee to promote the platform. But after last week’s news cycle,  Penn Entertainment announced Tuesday a multi-year deal with the PGA of America, making ESPN Bet the...

Post
Clearer Message on Cannibalization, Education Key for iGaming Legalization

Clearer Message on Cannibalization, Education Key for iGaming Legalization

Day one of SBC Summit North America. More education for elected officials key to iGaming legalization Data shows cannibalization has minimal effect on brick-and-mortar casinos Very little political risk in support iGaming legislation More education and a clearer message about how cannibalization really affects brick-and-mortar casinos will go a long way towards making lawmakers comfortable...

Post
US Sports Betting Climbs, Boosting Tax Revenues by 34.7% in 2023

US Sports Betting Climbs, Boosting Tax Revenues by 34.7% in 2023

In the realm of sports betting in America, recent data reveals a substantial climb in state tax revenues in 2023. In fact, last year alone, the nearly 2.5 billion tax dollars reaped by the 38 states and the District of Columbia signified a dramatic 34.7% leap from the previous year. And with five more states...

Post
BetMGM Focusing on Sports Betting Growth, iGaming Crossovers

BetMGM Focusing on Sports Betting Growth, iGaming Crossovers

BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt (left) speaks with CNBC’s Contessa Brewer (right) at the SBC Summit North America. BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt today opened the SBC Summit North America Greenblatt said BetMGM will build up its sports betting program for crossover into iGaming iGaming legalization is a matter of when, not if, but there are risks...

Post
Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino Launches in New Jersey — Fanatics Inc

Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino Launches in New Jersey — Fanatics Inc

Fanatics Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc, a global digital sports platform, launched the Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino today in New Jersey. Sports fans living in and visiting New Jersey will be able to download the Fanatics Sportsbook on iOS and Android and begin their Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino experience.  The Fanatics...

Post
Tigers vs. Guardians Game Preview, Betting Odds, Parlay Pick

Tigers vs. Guardians Game Preview, Betting Odds, Parlay Pick

The Detroit Tigers scored a season-high 11 runs on Tuesday to outlast the Cleveland Guardians, 11-7. While the run scoring was important, the key to victory was the bullpen, which tossed seven shutout innings. New registrants of BetMGM Sportsbook can receive a First Bet Offer Get Up To $1,500 Paid Back In bonus bets, if...

Post
PGA Championship First Major to Score Sports Betting Partnership

PGA Championship First Major to Score Sports Betting Partnership

Posted on: May 8, 2024, 09:42h.  Last updated on: May 8, 2024, 09:51h. The PGA Championship is the first of golf’s four majors to announce a sports betting partnership with a sportsbook operator. The Wanamaker Trophy at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville. ESPN Bet will serve as the “Official Sports Betting Sponsor” of the PGA...