313 stories by Mark Keast
Trader Talk: Big Uptick in Women Betting on the NFL at the Midseason Point
Back in late September, Casino.org interviewed Sports Betting Hall of Famer Johnny Avello on early season NFL wagering, with sportsbooks generally feeling jovial with all the upsets through Week 3. Avello, DraftKings’ Director of Race & Sportsbook Operations, called it a “weird”...
Las Vegas Hotel Room Rates Spike as Formula 1 Race Fast Approaches
The Las Vegas Grand Prix Formula 1 race is fast approaching with practice and qualifying taking place on November 21-23, followed by the race that Saturday night. Going into its second year, the Las Vegas Strip Circuit is a temporary 6.2-kilometer (3.85-mile),...
Trader Talk: Landmark US Election Leads to Good Night for Sportsbook Signups in Canada
One thing that several sportsbooks operating in Canada found out on Tuesday night is that offering a US presidential election betting market was good for business. Giving punters lots of choice on the NFL, NBA, or NHL front is one thing. Tapping...
Trader Talk: Betting Odds in Canada Shift Back to Trump One Week from Election
Betting in Canada on the U.S. Presidential election scheduled for Nov. 5 is back in former President Donald Trump’s favor, looking at a variety of sportsbooks offering markets on the upcoming vote. Who knows where we’ll be end of week, and through...
Q2 Revenue Numbers in Ontario Show a Market That’s ‘Matured’
According to Canadian Gaming Association President and CEO Paul Burns, Ontario financial numbers for Q2 FY 2024-25 show a market that’s “matured”. The latest iGaming Ontario market performance report was released on Thursday. Total wagers in Q2 ($18.7 billion) were up by...
Trader Talk: Betting Heading Holloway’s Way for Tomorrow’s UFC 308 Featherweight Tilt with Topuria
Not surprisingly, talking to traders, the most bet fight (tickets) for tomorrow’s big UFC 308 event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE is Ilia Topuria (-250 at BetMGM) defending his featherweight title for the first time against Max Holloway (+190). Topuria...
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Fines Casino $50K for Allowing Self-Excluded Players to Gamble
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined the operator of Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia $50K for allowing four people who were on the state's self-exclusion list to gamble in the casino. According to state regulations, a casino must identify patrons...
Trader Talk: Bronny Winning NBA Rookie of the Year Would be the ‘Worst Result’ for Sportsbooks
The bulk of sports talk on Tuesday night wasn’t as much about the start of the World Series or NFL player movement, but instead, revolved around LeBron James taking the floor next to his son Bronny during the Los Angeles Lakers opener...
NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady Becomes BetVictor Canada Ambassador
NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady has been in the news a lot lately, mostly for welcoming cousin and former fellow Toronto Raptor Vince Carter into the Hall a few weeks back. He’s also been backing his fledging one-on-one basketball tournament, called...
Alberta Gaming Market Launch Pushed Into 2025
A spokesman from the Alberta government has now confirmed what’s been reported – the launch of an expanded igaming market in the province has been pushed back to sometime in 2025. More Time Needed to Refine Regulatory Regime “As the gaming industry...
