Articles by: Grant Mitchell

The California Attorney General’s office received two new proposals called “The Tribal Gaming Protection Act” and “The Sports Wagering Regulation and Tribal Gaming Protection Act.” The first deals with the creation of the legal sports betting market, and the second, the rules and regulations that would govern it.

The September total of $166.4 million in revenue was the second-most for a month since it launched iGaming in January 2021, flailing just short of the $171.8 million record set in March. It was also a 9.3% month-to-month increase on August and a 29.3% jump annually.

Casey Eure (R) said to 11 members of the Mississippi mobile sports betting task force that he plans to follow up on his failed sports betting bill from last year, HB 606. The bill was created with the intent of legalizing sports wagering but was later amended and led to the creation of the task force.

McIngvale reportedly placed just under $8 million in total futures bets on the Astros, his hometown and favorite team, to win the World Series. That included a $1 million wager at +750 odds last week when the ‘Stros were in a 0-2 hole to the Texas Rangers.

A study by research company Eilers & Krejcik Gaming revealed that 31% of overall gross gaming revenue was tied to DraftKings, while only 30% was from FanDuel. That’s a dramatic shake-up considering that FanDuel has been the out-and-out leader for years and seemingly been beyond reproach.

Representatives of Entain Foundation U.S., part of FanDuel’s parent company Entain Plc, met with state lawmakers in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss a path to legalization next year. The topic of gaming has been broached in congress the last few years but has failed to materialize into anything concrete.

Employees of all levels and stations at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, Hollywood Casino and Greektown joined the protest after the unions failed to agree on new wages and healthcare packages. The move happened hours after the casinos’ contracts with the Unite Here union expired.

The brand-new sportsbook will launch in 16 states and will combine traditional sports wagering with ESPN’s unique content offerings. PENN CEO Jay Snowden said that users will have the opportunity to submit their best “certainly before Thanksgiving.”

According to Ben Fawkes, several oddsmakers claimed their largest haul of the 2023 NFL season thanks to several key results, including losses by the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. The Buffalo Bills also failed to cover a 15-point spread against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football.

Daquan Artis Tinker was convicted for the incident that occurred in December 2019. Prince William Circuit Court Judge Robert P. Coleman sentences the man to 98 years with 45 suspended and 53 still to serve, according to a press release from the county.