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Tennessee Eyes No Later Than Nov. 1 To Kick Off Mobile Sports Betting
August 21, 2020

Tennessee Eyes No Later Than Nov. 1 To Kick Off Mobile Sports Betting

Tennessee officials expect sports betting to begin in the state no later than Nov. 1. That was the information presented to members of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corp.’s (TELC) Sports Wagering Advisory Council earlier this...

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Lawmaker Wants New York City Casino Licenses Sold Now to Alleviate Budget Deficits
August 20, 2020

Lawmaker Wants New York City Casino Licenses Sold Now to Alleviate Budget Deficits

State Sen. James Skoufis (D-Cornwall) proposed selling off two casino licenses for New York City as early as this year, a move that could raise $1 billion for the state. That money could help make...

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Illinois Town Finds New Partner as Wilmorite Selected to Build, Operate Danville Casino
August 20, 2020

Illinois Town Finds New Partner as Wilmorite Selected to Build, Operate Danville Casino

The City Council in Danville, Ill., signed off on a new plan Tuesday to bring a casino to the central Illinois town near the Indiana state line. New York-based development firm Wilmorite Management Group will put...

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Massachusetts Roulette, Craps Ban Will Be Devastating for Encore Boston Harbor, Expert Warns
August 19, 2020

Massachusetts Roulette, Craps Ban Will Be Devastating for Encore Boston Harbor, Expert Warns

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s (MGC) decision to once again delay offering table games such as craps and roulette at gaming properties will harm Encore Boston Harbor, says a New England gambling expert. “For a casino like...

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SEC Releases Its College Football Schedule, Oddsmakers See Big Mismatches in First Week
August 19, 2020

SEC Releases Its College Football Schedule, Oddsmakers See Big Mismatches in First Week

On Monday, the SEC announced its revamped schedule for the upcoming college football season, and a day later, bettors were able to start placing wagers on their favorite teams. The conference, regularly considered to be...

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PointsBet Becomes Latest PGA Tour Official Partner, Says Golf Betting a Growing Market
August 19, 2020

PointsBet Becomes Latest PGA Tour Official Partner, Says Golf Betting a Growing Market

The PGA Tour on Tuesday announced it completed a deal with PointsBet allowing the Australian-based sportsbook operator to serve as an official betting partner of the men’s professional golf organization. The multi-year deal means PointsBet...

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Is Banking on Sports Wagering at OTBs a Winning Bet for Pennsylvania Racing?
August 18, 2020

Is Banking on Sports Wagering at OTBs a Winning Bet for Pennsylvania Racing?

Horse racing is struggling is Pennsylvania, and it’s a downward trend at least a decade in the making. This past week, the state’s Gaming Control Board released the 2019 Pari-mutuel Benchmark Report. The report shows...

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Major College Football Conferences Remain Split, Six Prepare to Start Play Next Month
August 14, 2020

Major College Football Conferences Remain Split, Six Prepare to Start Play Next Month

As it stands right now, a handful of major college football conferences appear dogged in their determination to play college football this fall. This comes after the Big Ten and PAC-12 announced earlier this week...

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COVID-19 Settlement by Culinary Union, MGM Resorts Was Predictable, Legal Expert Says
August 13, 2020

COVID-19 Settlement by Culinary Union, MGM Resorts Was Predictable, Legal Expert Says

The recent withdrawal of a coronavirus safety lawsuit by the Culinary Union against MGM Resorts International was standard procedure, according to a UNLV legal authority on the hospitality sector. But the union isn't done yet....

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Indiana Legislature Likely to Consider Online Casino Gaming Next Year
August 13, 2020

Indiana Legislature Likely to Consider Online Casino Gaming Next Year

Indiana may consider legalizing iGaming as early as next year, according to a casino executive and a key legislator behind the state’s 2019 expanded gaming law. President and CEO Dan Lee said on a call...

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