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Women’s World Cup: USA Slight Favorite Over France in Most Anticipated Match of the Tournament
Since before the Women’s World Cup began, France and the United States have been the two clear favorites to walk away as the tournament champion. But rather than face off for the trophy in the final, the two teams are meeting on...
Sports Betting Companies Can Now Get Pro Soccer Stadium Naming Rights, Sponsorship Patches on Player Jerseys
Major League Soccer (MLS) has become the first US professional major sports conference to allow for paid sponsorships from sports betting and liquor companies. It means these types of businesses can now name soccer stadiums used by the league’s 24 teams. Or,...
Laos Looks To Increase Levies on Gaming as Nation’s Economic Conditions Marginally Improve
Casino operators in Laos may be sharing more of their revenue with the government starting next year. Several regional news organizations reported this week that the levy on gaming venues or casino games will jump from 35 to 50 percent. GGRAsia explained that...
Pennsylvania Continues Expanding Its Online Sports Wagering Options
Two more Pennsylvania gaming venues -- Parx Casino and Rivers Casino -- are testing their online sports betting operations this week so they can launch athletic wagering through the internet. If the tests go well and we sign off after Wednesday, they...
Mayor Lori Lightfoot Scrutinized for Ties to Those Who May Benefit from Chicago Gambling Expansion
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing questions about potential conflicts when it comes to gambling expansion in the Windy City given her friends, contributors and former business associates. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that some of Lightfoot’s campaign contributors, clients at Mayer Brown...
Arizona Downs Ends Meet Early, Cites ‘Uncertainty’ Over Access to Off-Track Betting Feeds as Cause
A disagreement over signal rights for off-track betting (OTB) parlors has led to Arizona Downs to cut its racing meet short. Officials at the Prescott Valley track announced on Friday that this weekend would be the final days of racing in 2019....
Summer of Soccer: Continental Championships Offer World of Options of Sports Bettors
Soccer fans and bettors are being spoiled this summer with a plethora of high level competitions. Not only has the knockout stage begun at the Women’s World Cup, but Copa America, the Gold Cup, and the African Cup of Nations are now...
After Santa Anita’s Latest Death, Stronach Group Bans Hall of Fame Trainer Hollendorfer from All Its Tracks
UPDATE (12:45 pm ET): Late Saturday night, Ed Allred, owner of Los Alamitos Race Course, said Hollendorfer would be welcome to stable and race his horses at the in Orange County track, provided the California Horse Racing Board suspends the trainer. “We...
Former Dealer at Resorts World Sentosa Fined, Sentenced to Singapore Prison for Alleged Chip Theft
A Singapore judge Thursday sentenced Ding Zhipeng to about 10 months in prison and fined the ex-Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) dealer S$12,000 (US $8,856) for the theft of some S$77,000 (US $56,826) worth of chips. The 28-year-old defendant, who was described by...
USA Sportsbook Favorite as Women’s World Cup Reaches Knockout Rounds
A dominant group stage performance by the United States has made it the clear team to beat heading into the knockout rounds of the Women’s World Cup. With 16 teams remaining in the competition, FanDuel Sportsbook in New Jersey has the USA...
