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Nevada Super Bowl Handle Experiences Substantial Drop From 2020
Nevada’s Super Bowl LV handle was $136,096,460 with hold percentage of 9.2% good for $12,574,125 in profit. This number was down substantially from 2020 when $154.6 million was wagered on the Super Bowl in Nevada. It is the lowest Super Bowl handle in Nevada since 2016. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has released wagering figures […]
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Announces March 25, 2021 Opening Date
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has announced a March 25, 2021 opening date. The hotel has delayed opening twice due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Virgin Hotels Las Vegas casino will be run by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment with Betfred USA operating the sportsbook. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has announced that they […]
NFL Finalizing League Level Sports Betting Policies
The NFL is in the process of finalizing their initial league level policies regarding sports betting. As part of this process, the NFL will be forging their first league-wide sportsbook sponsorship deals. The NFL will also be launching a next gen live data feed for sportsbooks to upgrade their in-game wagering platforms. One of the […]
Super Bowl Streaker Dubiously Claims To Have Placed A Bet On Himself
One of the more bizarre ‘highlights’ of Super Bowl LV was a hot pink clad streaker running on the field late in the game. The streaker, Yuri Andrade, was arrested following the stunt which initially was reported as a PR gimmick for a website. Since then, Andrade has claimed to have taken down a sizable […]
WynnBET Conditionally Approved To Join Tennessee Online Sports Betting Quagmire
WynnBET has received conditional approval to launch mobile betting in Tennessee. WynnBET now has market access in nine states. Tennessee’s lottery run sports betting has arguably the worst regulatory framework in the US. The utter contempt that the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation has for sports bettors in the state borders on comical. The state motto […]
Palms Las Vegas To Remain Closed Indefinitely
The Palms Casino Resort will remain closed indefinitely due to continued weakness in the Las Vegas travel and tourism market. The property is now part of the Stations Casinos polio. The Palms closed last March when the Nevada gaming industry was forced to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not a huge surprise, but […]
What Pandemic? WWE Posts Record Revenues In 2020 Despite COVID-19
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) posted record revenue totals in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic’s main impact on the promotion has been the absence of an in-person crowd at live events. The WWE was effective in maintaining their event schedule despite the challenges of the pandemic and has continued to produce content. It’s no […]
Colorado Prepares To Implement Higher Limits On Casino Games
In October 2020, Colorado voters approved Amendment 77 which significantly streamlined regulation of casino games. Amendment 77 removed the $100 bet cap and allowed local approval of new casino games. Colorado’s Division of Gaming will meet on Monday, February 8 to plan for the implementation of Amendment 77. Every week it seems like we’re publishing […]
Full House Resorts Now Looking At More Significant Colorado Property Expansion
Full House Resorts is based in Las Vegas and operates casinos in Indiana, Mississippi, Colorado and Nevada. In Colorado, they own Bronco Billy’s Casino & Hotel in Cripple Creek. They’ve recently announced ‘augmented’ plans for expansion at the Colorado property. More than any other state in the US, Colorado has done an excellent job leveraging […]
DFS Firm StatHero Launches New Game With A Sportsbook Vibe
DFS firm StatHero is best known for fantasy survivor pools. They’ve launched a new platform featuring games that pit the player one on one against the house. Players draft a lineup under the salary cap trying to beat the ‘house’ lineup. At some point, the ‘competitive dynamics’ of the state by state sportsbook regulation in […]
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