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No Legal Sports Betting In Massachusetts For Now
A provision to regulate sports betting in Massachusetts was removed from an economic development bill by the state senate after it had been approved by the house. The general focus of the bill was jobs, schools, child care and other economic initiatives related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many observers think that Massachusetts could revisit sports […]
No Fans At 2020 Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500 will be run this year without fans in attendance for the first time in race history. The race has been rescheduled to August 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indianapolis Speedway owner Roger Penske had originally said he would not run the race without fans. You can add another major sporting event […]
Las Vegas Raiders To Play 2020 NFL Season Without Fans
The NFL is currently working toward starting the 2020 regular season on time despite the challenges posed by COVID-19. This is the Raiders’ first season in Las Vegas after moving from their longtime home in Oakland. Team owner Mark Davis has previously indicated the possibility of playing the 2020 season without fans. The Las Vegas […]
Nevada Bars Reconfigure Floor Plans To Facilitate Video Poker Play
Bars are closed in Nevada’s most populous counties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevada has abandoned their phased reopening plans as the coronavirus pandemic has yet to show much improvement. Many bar owners are getting creative to facilitate video poker play. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a nightmare scenario for many types of businesses but […]
Group Of Pac-12 Football Players Threatening To Opt Out Of 2020 Season
The Pac-12 is playing a ‘conference only’ schedule this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, the conference released a new schedule pushing the start of the season back to September 26. The group of players threatening to ‘opt out’ are citing not only COVID-19 fears but issues of systemic racism and economic empowerment. […]
MLB Commissioner Vows To Move Ahead With Season Despite Coronavirus Issues
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has vowed to ‘play on’ and continue the 2020 season despite coronavirus concerns. On Friday, Manfred told MLBPA head Tony Clark that the season could be shut down if players don’t folow COVID-19 protocols. The MLB reported 29 positive tests on Friday with 21 coming from the Miami Marlins. The big […]
Baseball Betting Is Booming Despite Mounting Coronavirus Concerns
Major League Baseball began their truncated 2020 season on July 23, 2020. MLB games have attracted strong TV ratings and betting handle. A spate of positive coronavirus tests have forced the cancellation of 17 games in ten days as of Saturday, August 1. For Major League Baseball, the truncated 2020 season has so far been […]
Australian Sports Betting Company PlayUp Coming To Colorado
Sports betting launched in Colorado on May 1 as planned despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 20 different sports betting companies have or will launch a mobile app in Colorado during 2020. The latest to enter the market is Australia based PlayUp. Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic there is plenty of activity in […]
William Hill Betting Kiosks Make Colorado Debut
William Hill has made their first foray into the red hot Colorado sports betting industry. William Hill betting kiosks are now located at the Isle Casino and Lady Luck Casino in Black Hawk. Online betting from William Hill is expected to launch later this year. It was only a matter of time before William Hill […]
DraftKings, Kambi Work Out Details To End Partnership
DraftKings has partnered with Kambi for technology services since June of 2018. DraftKings acquired betting technology provider SBTech in December 2019. The current contract between DraftKings and Kambi will end no earlier than September 30, 2021. Two industry leaders in the nascent United States sports betting market are going their separate ways. On Thursday, Malta […]
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