Max Sanders 
DraftKings has been approved to operate in Louisiana. The company will be up and running in the state as soon as possible – it could be a matter of hours. The approval was given by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board on Thursday. BATON ROUGE – DraftKings has received approval to operate daily fantasy sports in … Read more
Germany has introduced a new Interstate Treaty on Gambling. This treaty went into effect on July 1. The treaty redefines the licensing process for online sports betting, slots and poker. MAGDEBURG, Germany – Germany’s Interstate Treaty On Gambling 2021 has started to take effect, and this has changed how sportsbooks and online gambling operators may … Read more
The Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 behind 41 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks have famously excelled at home, where Game 4 is set to take place. In order to win the series, however, the Bucks will at some point need to win a road game. MILWAUKEE – The Phoenix … Read more
Chicago’s Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, spoke to the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States. Lightfoot discussed the ongoing process to open a casino in Chicago. Her focus appears to be on making sure the casino brings value to the neighborhood it is located in. CHICAGO – Chicago is currently playing host to the National Council … Read more
Penn National Gaming is opening a third casino in Pennsylvania on Aug. 12. The casino is located in York County, in what used to be a Sears. It will hold 500 slot machines and 24 table games, with capacity for more. SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Penn National Gaming is opening a third brick-and-mortar casino in … Read more
Currently, bettors are unable to wager on local college sports in New Jersey. A constitutional amendment needs only voter approval to change that fact. A recent poll suggests that voter approval is unlikely at the moment. TRENTON, N.J. – The future of sports betting in New Jersey is hazy at the moment, but a recent … Read more
The United States is favored to win more than 110.5 total medals. They accomplished this in 2016 and 2008, but otherwise it has been a rare feat. The USA is also favored to win more than 42.5 gold medals. TOKYO – The United States is expected to be one of the most dominant Olympic Teams … Read more
The Phoenix Suns are up 2-0 in the NBA Finals, after two fairly convincing wins at home. On the road, however, the Suns are notable underdogs. There has been almost a 10 point swing between the spread odds for Game 2 and Game 3. MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – The Milwaukee Bucks have their backs against the … Read more
England have +155 odds to defeat Italy on the three way moneyline. On the spread, they’re favored by -0.0 (-130), a slim margin. England’s matchup against Italy could yield their first major trophy in decades. LONDON – “It’s coming home, It’s coming home, It’s coming, Football’s coming home.” The lyrics to “Three Lions” have taken on … Read more
The West Virginia Lottery Commission is considering an online poker interstate compact. Currently, the major compact is the MSIGA, which covers Delaware, New Jersey and Nevada. Pennsylvania and Michigan are also potential interstate compact partners. LAS VEGAS – The West Virginia Lottery Commission is looking into the possibility of joining the MSIGA, which is a … Read more