Giovanni Shorter 
California Democrats spoke against a proposed state constitutional amendment regulating online sports betting. There are two potential sports betting bills being put to the vote in California in November; one would allow online betting while the other would only allow betting on tribal grounds. The California Democrats are not opposed to the tribal sportsbooks. SACRAMENTO, … Read more
Two $1 million lottery winners came from North Carolina this week. A Dallas gambler won $1 million from a Powerball ticket purchased at a local food mart. A New Mexico player also took home $1 million from a recent Powerball ticket. DALLAS – There are a lot of new millionaires this week thanks to lottery … Read more
28 members of Congress have issued a letter to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to address international online gambling sites. The letter is supported by the American Gambling Association (AGA) which issued its own letter to the DOJ in April. Congress believes international sites challenge the stability of state-regulated operations. WASHINGTON – International online … Read more
The Texas Racing Commission has called out the Horseracing Integrity Act (HISA) via a letter for its intrusive policies. Notable trainers have also publicly spoken out against HISA. A potential ban on horseracing ban was mentioned during a three-hour meeting surrounding HISA. LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Horseracing Integrity Act (HISA) continues to see major scrutiny … Read more
The official schedule for the World Series of Pokers (WSOP) 2022 has been announced alongside the buy-ins for each event. The tournament begins on May 31st with the main event starting July 3. LAS VEGAS – The biggest poker tournament of the year will kick off in a few months as Caesars Entertainment announced the … Read more
The Phoenix Suns see -145 odds to beat the Dallas Mavericks. Both teams are on a four-game winning streak. The Suns are 7-3 ATS and the Mavericks are 6-3-1 ATS over their last 10 outings. DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks host the number one seed Phoenix Suns and are 3-point underdogs at home. The Suns … Read more
Rivers Casino owner Neil Bluhm has publicly opposed the idea of allowing sportsbooks to launch at Chicago sports stadiums. Bluhm argues that this would hurt the potential revenue from the Chicago casino that will be built. Bluhm is one of the bidders aiming to get the sole Chicago casino. CHICAGO – While Chicago residents await … Read more
The expanded college basketball betting issue was voted against during the November 2021 elections. The initiative was added to the ballot in an attempt to allow locals to wager on in-state collegiate sporting events. 56% of voters were opposed to the expansion. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey lawmakers saw their college sports betting expansion initiative … Read more
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, a popular Texas businessman and famous sports bettor has placed a $3.3 million wager on the Astros to win the World Series. If he wins, this would be the largest payout in US sports betting history at almost $36 million according to William Hill. Mattress Mack has lost $13 million in … Read more
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray’s total passing yards are set at 264.5 yards against the Houston Texans for Week 7 of the NFL. Murray has +106 odds to have OVER 2.5 passing TDs. Sportsbooks set Murray’s total rushing yards at 25.5. PHOENIX – Arizona Cardinal’s QB Kyler Murray’s total passing yards are set at 264.5 … Read more