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App Store Guideline 4.7 requires the use of native code in apps that offer real-money gaming. Sportsbook operators may have to spend significantly to come into compliance. Apple’s App Store practices are the subject of a Supreme Court challenge and an FTC antitrust investigation. CUPERTINO, Calif. – An interesting tidbit has emerged from Apple’s updated … Read more
Derek Stevens has launched the first Circa Sports venue. The new sportsbook is in the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino. This is the first step to creating the sports betting “mecca” in the future. LAS VEGAS – Derek Stevens’ Circa Sports Sportsbook is now open in the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino. Stevens said that … Read more
The Warriors are 4-1 after losses in the 2019 playoffs and 8-4 after wins. Having won their last 5 home playoff games, The Warriors control their own destiny. The Raptors have shot just 33.6% from 3s as a team since the Philadelphia 76ers series started. OAKLAND, Calif. – The Warriors stole homecourt advantage from the … Read more
Scientific Games has agreed to provide end-to-end sports betting solutions for New York’s Oneida Indian Nation. The Oneida tribe owns and operates three central-NY casino venues. The partnership is contingent on the state’s passage of expanded sports betting laws. NEW YORK – Scientific Games has entered into an agreement to provide sports wagering services for … Read more
Ken Jennings holds the record for all-time show appearances at 74 episodes. He also holds the all-time earnings won at $2,520,700. Emma Boettcher, a 27-year-old user-experience librarian from Chicago, defeated James Holzhauer in the final round of Jeopardy. After state and federal taxes were assessed, James Holzhauer was able to take home $1.29 million. TALLAHASSEE, … Read more
US District Court Judge Paul Barbadoro has ruled against the DOJ’s reinterpretation of the Wire Act. In 2018, the DOJ Office of Legal Counsel expanded the scope of the Wire Act to include all forms of gambling. The ruling allows New Hampshire and other states to continue operating their iLottery and iGaming products. CONCORD, N.H. … Read more
In order to win a parlay, every single “leg” of the betting slip must finish as indicated on your card. Parlays can quickly increase their odds and payouts with adding more teams, but doing so lowers your chances of success. New Jersey has seen bettors win 86% of all parlay betting action, relatively high compared … Read more
Illinois lawmakers passed IL SB 690 in the last day of the legislative session. This bill will allow for retail and online sportsbooks to open. Governor J.B. Pritzker will likely sign the bill later this month. SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Illinois lawmakers passed a sports betting bill in the very last minute. The legislative session for … Read more
SugarHouse Casino has launched its online sportsbook. The online sportsbook launched last Friday. More online sportsbooks could launch in the upcoming months. PHILADELPHIA – The SugarHouse Casino’s online sportsbook has passed the three-day test period. After the test period, the casino opened the online sportsbook on Friday. This makes the SugarHouse online sportsbook the first … Read more
The Warriors took homecourt advantage but sent three players to the locker room in the process. Klay Thompson was able to cover many player prop bets, despite leaving the game with 8 minutes left. The Warriors (-3) are favored in their first home of the 2019 NBA Finals. OAKLAND, Calif. – On a three-point attempt … Read more