Articles by: Grant Mitchell

Boxing news

KSI and Tommy Fury Headline Star-Studded PRIME Boxing Card Saturday

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
The “PRIME Card,” named after KSI and Paul’s drink company PRIME, will feature professional boxers, YouTubers, rappers, and entertainers. The event will get underway from Manchester Arena in Manchester, England at 7:00 p.m. local time (2:00 p.m. ET).
10/12/2023
Sports News
Mobile Betting

Underdog Investing $1 Million into Responsible Gaming Fund GuardDog

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
GuardDog will help identify and fund solutions dedicated to creating and cultivating responsible gambling. It will focus primarily on the technological space but will also offer mentorship from a variety of high-ranking individuals in the legal sports betting industry.
10/10/2023
Industry
USA Legal Betting

Kentucky Sportsbooks Take $68 Million in Bet in First Week of Operation

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
“$68 million… That's the amount wagered from Thursday to Sunday from in-person and mobile sports betting in Kentucky,” Beshear tweeted. “The best news is those dollars are staying right here to help build a brighter future for all our families.”
10/09/2023
Industry
USA Legal Betting

Over/Under DFS Betting Banned in New York, Fanatics Approved, DraftKings Rebuked

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
New York is the fourth state to ban such styles of wagering, which have grown exponentially over recent years. Though the over/under type of betting is not technically sports betting, it is considered as such by the NYGC and is difficult to regulate without the proper classification.
10/05/2023
Industry
USA Legal Betting

Betting Charges Against Iowa State Dropped After State Misses Indictment Window

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
A judge in Story County granted a motion on Monday to dismiss a misdemeanor charge against DeShawn Hanika for tampering with records because the state dragged its feet. Prosecutors had 45 days to indict the accused after he waived a preliminary trial, per state law.
10/03/2023
Legal
Football news

Patrick Mahomes’ Slide During Chiefs vs. Jets Created Heavy Betting Losses

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
The belief is that over $80 million was wagered on the outcome, which means that Mahomes’ decision to slide instead of taking the open path into the end zone likely won the books tens of millions of dollars.
10/02/2023
Industry
Basketball news

Nevada Basketball Could Play Games Inside a Casino Property by 2026

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
According to officials of the Grand Sierra Resort and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, the $1 billion investment will be the largest in the city’s history. The plan calls for a 10,000-seat arena, a 140-acre, 800-room hotel, a golf center, live shows on the water, and other commodities.
09/29/2023
Casino News
Basketball news

The WNBA is Becoming a Popular Attraction for Legal Sports Bettors

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
As the playoffs near the end of the semifinals and the championship series awaits, BetMGM announced this week that it saw a 27% increase year-to-year in betting on the WNBA. For comparison, that’s significantly higher than the 18% growth it saw in MLB betting.
09/28/2023
Sports News
USA Legal Betting news

Genius Sports Announces New NFL Streaming and Betting Unifier BetVision

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
The new system will integrate live streaming with betting slips and a variety of statistical information to create a holistic experience for bettors. Customers will be allowed to place bets from the live-stream player inside their favorite online sportsbook or mobile betting app.
09/26/2023
Industry
Fanduel

FanDuel Bettors Strike Gold With Absurd $20 Million Field Goal Parlay

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
A handful of savvy NFL bettors were rewarded for their confidence in Week 2 when a +20000 pre-made parlay cashed. FanDuel sportsbook offered a deal where, if a player from every team in the 1:00 p.m., 4:05 p.m., and 4:25 p.m. games made a field goal, they would win 200x their stake.
09/22/2023
Industry