Articles by: Grant Mitchell

USA Legal Betting

Dave Portnoy Ends Gambling Retirement for $1 Million Michigan-Bama Bet

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Portnoy recently admitted to taking “some monster losses.” Despite that, the controversial multimedia figure’s confidence is unwavering as the top team in the country prepares to take on the most dominant program of the CFP era.
12/06/2023
Industry
Mobile app casino

MGM Grand Detroit Workers Agree to Contracts, End City-Wide Labor Strike

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
The strike, which involved workers from MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino, began on October 17. At the core of the workers’ issues were poor wages, which had not been increased at the rate of local inflation, in addition to healthcare coverage.
12/05/2023
Industry
Mobile app casino

Cuban Sells Share of Mavericks as Casino, Sports Betting Support Grows

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Cuban previously spoke of moving the Mavericks to a brand-new arena inside a casino-resort. The problem has been that Texas only recognizes casino gambling at three tribal locations and is one of 12 states that are still yet to legalize sports betting.
11/30/2023
Casino News
Draftkings

DraftKings New York Voided a $300,000 Parlay Because of Internal Error

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Rob, the bettor who created the parlay, played it three times with a total stake of $9,087.32 and the chance to win $318,056.20. The corrected odds of +100 would have won him the same amount as his stake.
11/30/2023
Industry
Mobile Betting

Alabama Legislators Preparing to Revisit Sports Betting Plans in 2024

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
A committee that will be in charge of drafting the bill is expected to introduce a plan to legalize sports betting at a variety of retail locations. It will also focus heavily on ridding the state of illegal operators, which is a priority for Ledbetter.
11/27/2023
Legal
Mobile Casino

Casino-Goer Fatally Shot Fraud Suspect During Struggle with Police Officer

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Police were present at the casino at the time of the shooting but did not fire their weapons. Instead, a bystander discharged their weapon when they noticed the suspect fleeing, ultimately killing them and ending their escape attempt.
11/24/2023
Legal
Football news

Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Tells Sports Bettors to “Stop Gambling”

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Prescott subbed out in the fourth quarter and was replaced by backup Cooper Rush. Although his QBR (82.9) implies that he played very well, he finished with only 189 yards and was nowhere near his passing prop line.
11/23/2023
Industry
USA Legal Betting

NBA, MLB, NHL Join Forces to Create New Responsible Gambling Ad Spot

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
That’s the message shared in a new 30-second advertisement called “Never Know What’s Next.” The ad was created by the NBA, MLB, and NHL in partnership with online sportsbooks FanDuel, ESPN Bet, DraftKings, and Fanatics, as well as the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
11/21/2023
Industry
Mobile Betting

Powerful California Native Group Votes "No" on Sports Betting Proposals

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
The proposals, both of which had the goal of legalizing sports betting and giving the natives cole control of the market, were submitted to the Attorney General’s office near the end of October. Their failure to receive backing from the tribes means that they are likely to fail when they go before state legislators.
11/21/2023
Legal
Casino Games

Report Say FBI Finding it Difficult to Bring Down Casino Hacking Group

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Four individuals close to the situation shared that the FBI has known the identities of at least a dozen members of the hacking group “Scattered Spider” behind the attacks against the gaming companies for at least six months. However, no arrests have been made.
11/16/2023
Casino News