What Are Alternative Betting Sites to TwinSpires in Texas?

What Are Alternative Betting Sites to TwinSpires in Texas?

You will see many advertisements for TwinSpires ahead of this year's Kentucky Derby race but if you live in Texas, you'll need to find an alternative.

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Chicago Issues Request for Proposals for City's First Casino Resort

Chicago Issues Request for Proposals for City's First Casino Resort

Today, the City of Chicago officially issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the opportunity to apply for the sole casino license in the country’s third-largest metropolitan market. The selected partner will be able to propose its optimal site for the project, pending the approval by the City. Chicago aims to welcome the new casino-resort by 2025.

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Sports Betting Beat: Michigan Cracks Top 3

Sports Betting Beat: Michigan Cracks Top 3

Plus Facebook running an illegal gambling enterprise?  A group of individuals claim they are and have filed a suit in Northern California.

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MGM National Harbor Debuts “Casino Al Fresco”

MGM National Harbor Debuts “Casino Al Fresco”

Panoramic views of Northern Virginia married with the thrill of the next jackpot create a one-of-a-kind venue that can only be experienced at MGM National Harbor. Today, the integrated resort across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. debuts an outdoor gaming terrace where guests can enjoy their favorite slot games in an unmatched setting.

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Gisele Bündchen Joins DraftKings as Special Advisor to the Board

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced the appointment of Gisele Bündchen, environmental activist, philanthropist and former super model, as a special advisor to the company’s CEO and board of directors for environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) initiatives.

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March Gambling Revenue Soars After 2020 Virus Shutdown

New Jersey’s casino and sports betting revenue more than doubled in March compared from year ago — but that’s because the emerging pandemic shut down casinos for the second half of the month last year.

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DraftKings and PGA Tour Team Up for Sports Betting in Arizona: Ducey Makes it Official

 DraftKings and PGA Tour Team Up for Sports Betting in Arizona

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the grandson of World Wide Tele Sports founder Bill Scott, has officially signed off on the legislation.

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Coinbase Goes Public, Exposure to Regulatory Danger?

Coinbase Goes Public, Exposure to Regulatory Danger?

Coinbase is making its initial public offering of stock April 14 and this has helped push the price of Bitcoin up to near $64,000 as of Wednesday morning.

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W88 Bookmarkers - The Most Prestigious Bookie In Asia

W88 Bookmarkers - The Most Prestigious Bookie In Asia

W88 is known by players as one of the oldest and most respected betting bookmarkers in Asia. In recent years, with the increasing demand for betting by players, the W88 bookie has expanded the betting market to many countries. With the desire to bring players many new experiences, the W88 bookie applies advanced technology for betting products.

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New York's Path to Mobile Sports Betting Questionable

New York is expected to allow for two mobile sports betting master licensees with a minimum of four skins, a model many view as least competitive.

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Can't Register to Open an Online Betting Account From My Phone in Illinois

The state of Illinois has returned to in-person registration to open an online sports betting account following a pause due to Covid-19. 

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Sports Betting Beat: AI to Take Over the Duties of Sports Gambling Writers

Sports Betting Beat: AI to Take Over the Duties of Sports Gambling Writers

AIs would all but eliminate the need for sports writers plus Lottery.com purchases the Sports.com domain name with plans to enter lucrative US sports betting market.

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Maxim Magazine Enters Into The US Legal Sports Betting Sector

Maxim Magazine Enters Into The US Legal Sports Betting Sector

Through a partnership with the Carousel Group, Maxim Magazine will soon be launching its own tailor-made native iOS and Android sports betting apps available in designated US states and other regions of the world.

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Sports Betting Industry News Rundown - April 2, 2021: NY Still in Play, More

Sports Betting Industry News Rundown - April 2, 2021: NY Still in Play, More

Sports Handle is reporting that a "deal in principle" could occur this weekend for mobile sports wagering in New York State while Wyoming's Governor could sign off on similar legislation by Midnight Friday.

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KFC Gaming Trends - Finger Licking Good

In the spirit of IHOP's great IHOB gag from a few years back when the pancake chain claimed it would start focusing more on burgers (hence the "B" for the "P"), Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) decided to play its own April Fool's joke Thursday, claiming it had entered into the gaming space.

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Draftkings to Buy VSiN

Draftkings to Buy VSiN

Draftkings has acquired VSiN (Vegas Sports Information Network) in an effort to boost its own media profile and drive content.

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Why DraftKings is #1 Illinois Sportsbook

Why DraftKings is #1 Illinois Sportsbook

At the time of writing, there are only a handful of online sportsbooks available in Illinois. However, there is certainly a quality, not quantity approach to sports betting in the state and that is evident from the selection of sportsbooks. One of which is DraftKings, and this is regarded by many as being the leading Illinois sportsbook. 

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Draftkings Founder Plans to Expand on VSin Infastructure

The blockbuster news that Draftkings will be purchasing Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) as a means of further developing the company's media empire, has got the sports wagering world talking Tuesday.

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Is MyBookie Legal in California

Is MyBookie Legal in California

MyBookie is a popular online sportsbook that is accessible from California.

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Can I Bet on the FanDuel Sportsbook App From New York State?

Can I Bet on the FanDuel Sportsbook App From New York State?

You are prohibited from betting on the FanDuel app from the state of New York.  An alternative is the uber popular BetOnline....

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Where Can I Bet Sports Near Chicago?

Where Can I Bet Sports Near Chicago?

The following venues are open for betting on sports near the Chicago area.  Mobile wagering requires in-person registration

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Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas First Native American Casino in Sin City

LAS VEGAS – Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, officially opened the 60,000-square foot premium gaming venue to the public, welcoming invited guests, celebrities, locals and visitors to the newly reimagined casino-resort on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6 p.m.

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Nevada Casinos Get More Gamblers, But Revenues Still Lag

Nevada Casinos Get More Gamblers, But Revenues Still Lag

Casinos are getting more gamblers back a year after the coronavirus pandemic began, but house revenue for the Las Vegas Strip still lagged in February, state regulators said Thursday.

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Tennessee Sportsbook Action 24/7 Ask For Injunction Following License Suspension

Tennessee Sportsbook Action 24/7 Ask For Injunction Following License Suspension

Action 24/7, a local Tennessee sports betting firm, had its license yanked by the state after it was suspected of engaging in credit card fraud. Now the company is fighting in court to get it reinstated.

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Blackstone Rolls the Dice With $6.2 Billion Move on Australia's Crown Resorts

Blackstone Rolls the Dice With $6.2 Billion Move on Australia's Crown Resorts

Blackstone Group Inc proposed a buyout of Australia's Crown Resorts Ltd in a deal valuing the casino operator at $6.2 billion, a markdown from the troubled company's value a year ago but a possible reprieve from regulatory pressure.

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Is Betting on Draftkings Available in Minnesota

Is Betting on Draftkings Available in Minnesota

Betting on Draftkings is not available from the great state of Minnesota, however, SportsBetting(ag) is, and has been since 1997.  They offer a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1000).

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British Gambling Operator Gamesys Agrees to Possible Offer From Bally's Corp

British Gambling Operator Gamesys Agrees to Possible Offer From Bally's Corp

British gambling operator Gamesys agreed to a possible takeover by U.S.-listed Bally’s Corp in a deal valued at 2.02 billion pounds ($2.77 billion), the companies announced on Wednesday.

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Can I Bet on BetOnline Sportsbook.ag from California

Can I Bet on BetOnline Sportsbook.ag from California

You can bet on the BetOnline.ag sportsbook from California provided you are 18 and up.  They offer a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1000)

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Can I bet the March Madness Tournament on Draftkings From Iowa?

Can I bet the March Madness Tournament on Draftkings From Iowa?

Iowa has many options to bet this year's NCAA Tournament, land-based and mobile, including three retail sportsbooks operated by Draftkings. To register with a state-licensed mobile sportsbook, you will need to do so a the physical property as remote registration is currently unavailable.

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FanDuel Opens Two Retail Sportsbooks: Illinois and New Jersey

FanDuel Opens Two Retail Sportsbooks: Illinois and New Jersey

FanDuel this week has opened two new retail sportsbooks, one in New Jersey, another in Illinois.

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