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Hawaii Lawmakers’ Sports Betting Bill Blocks Industry Giants like FanDuel

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
The group of policymakers has proposed a bill that would allow sports betting and poker in Oahu, the most-populated Hawaiian island, but bans the top operators in the industry from joining the market. This means that FanDuel, DraftKings, and other gambling giants would be locked out.
01/15/2023
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New RICO Suit Against Wynn Resorts Owner Steve Wynn Dropped in Court

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
The lawsuit was levied by Angelica Limcaco, an ex-salon manager at Wynn Las Vegas. She previously sued him in 2018 for alleged sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ultimately rejected the woman’s case.
01/15/2023
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Rob Gronkowski to Kick for $10 million at FanDuel During the Super Bowl

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Now, he is back to try his hand as a kicker. If he converts from 25 yards, he will win FanDuel bettors $10 million in free bets, and if he misses, well, let’s hope he practiced his smile.
01/11/2023
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Cleveland Browns Fire Radio Host Bernie Kosar for Betting on Steelers Game

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
While live on The Bernie Kosar Show With Hanford Dixon last week, Kosar said that he was betting $19,000 on the Browns to beat their AFC North rivals, the Steelers. The former national champion at the University of Miami wore #19 during his playing days.
01/10/2023
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Missouri Lawmakers Apply Pressure with Two Sports Betting Propositions

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R-MO) has already pre-filed Senate Bill (SB) 30, which he says would create $10-20 million in funding for Missouri schools through the legalization of sports betting. Several other policymakers are backing the effort as Missouri looks to join six of its eight neighboring states.
01/06/2023
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Adelson Sets Sights on Texas - Could Lead to Sports Betting

Texas Senator Pushing for Gambling and Sports Betting Legalization

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Democratic Senator Carol Alvarado has created a proposal, known as Senate Joint Resolution 17, which calls for citizens to vote on the future of both casinos and brick-and-mortar sports betting facilities. She has introduced similar plans off and on since 2009 and is renewing her commitment on the back of recent expansions in the gambling community.
01/05/2023
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Cavs’ J.B. Bickerstaff Issues Warning Amid Ohio Sports Betting Launch

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
The Cavs were a focal point for Caesars in the pre-launch buildup, with weekly raffles for free tickets until the recent inauguration. Their coach is not disavowing sports betting, but his hesitance is a careful reminder that sports betting is a tricky path to go down.
01/04/2023
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Pete Rose Backs the Reds with the First Legal Ohio Sports Betting Wager

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
The launch of the market represents a new era for Ohio, which joins a rapidly growing Midwest segment of the American sports betting community. With Rose as the posterboy, the stories already look like they were written in Hollywood.
01/03/2023
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Kansas City Chiefs Superfan Committed Accused of Robbing Oklahoma Bank

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Xavier Michael Babudar, known online as “ChiefsAholic,” was arrested on charges of armed robbery, wearing a mask in the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and threatening a violent act by Bixby, OK police.
12/25/2022
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Caesars Sportsbook Receives Third Sports Betting License in Massachusetts

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell
Caesars joins WynnBet and BetMGM in the list of companies with access to the soon-to-open Massachusetts market through partnerships with local casinos. Both Caesars and WynnBet received permission to join the market through arrangements with Encore Boston Harbor in Everett.
12/23/2022
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