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Tax revenue from New York online sports betting has officially topped $1 billion. Taxes collected from the state’s online sports betting market hit $1,068,795,916 after The New York State Gaming Commission reported May numbers. The Empire State Building, above. The Empire State is raking in revenue from legalized sports betting. (Image: Getty) The Empire State …

A brand new batch of 3,000 tickets is now on sale for the Mirage Zone grandstand at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, taking place Thursday to Friday, Nov. 16-18, 2023. The price is $2,200 plus taxes and fees per seat. A rendering of the Mirage Zone grandstands at F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. (Image: The …

There’s a slew of NBA novelty bets for the Finals. But one that hasn’t surfaced is odds on whether Carmelo Anthony will have his jersey number retired with the Nuggets, Knicks, both, or neither. Nikola Jokic poses for a publicity photo (left). Carmelo Anthony looks to shoot a basket (right). (Image: Casino.org via Twitter) Before …

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes is headed to the IL with a left shoulder injury. New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes winds up against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. (Image: Getty) The Yankees recently completed a six-game road trip on the West Coast. Cortes will undergo an MRI on Monday or Tuesday …

Fanatics Sportsbook has launched online operations in Maryland following approval by state regulators. A cellphone displays Fanatics’ mobile sports betting app. The company’s app is live as of Thursday in Maryland. (Image: Play Ohio) The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission issued a mobile sports wagering license to Fanatics’ in-state operation on Thursday, formally known as …

As expected, legislation to put the matter of sports wagering before Texas voters died upon advancing to the state Senate. But former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) remains optimistic the issue could be successful in 2025. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry. He said sports betting legislation will be tried again in Texas in 2025. (Image: Wall …

Bills impacting sports betting advanced this week in Illinois and North Carolina. The Illinois State Senate build, seen above. The legislative body is considering two bills likely headed to that state’s governor. (Image: enjoyillinois.com) Lawmakers in Springfield passed two bills likely to come across Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s (D) desk before the year’s legislative session ends. …

After LeBron James hinted at a potential retirement, the Los Angeles Lakers discussed trade options for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young. Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, seen here defended by Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis in a game at State Farm Arena, is the subject of off-season trade rumors. (Image: Getty) Jovan …

Brazilian middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva recently took to social media to ask his fans to cover his losses after a soccer bet went sideways. Wanderlei Silva in a prefight press conference for the MMA. He placed a couple of sports bets recently, then asked fans to cover the money he lost. (Image: Getty Images) Silva …

Less than 24 hours after the Philadelphia 76ers fired head coach Doc Rivers, the New York Knicks were mentioned in trade rumors involving 76ers center Joel Embiid. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid throws down a two-handed dunk against the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Image: Getty) During a recent episode …