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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 …

Following months of speculation, PointsBet (OTC: PBTHF) is poised to sell its US operations to Fanatics for $150 million in cash. Fanatics founder Michael Rubin at an event in 2021. The company is acquiring PointsBet USA for $150 million in cash. (Image: Getty Images) The companies announced the transaction in a joint statement released Sunday. …

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis sustained a head injury in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers said Davis cleared concussion protocols and he’s currently listed as probable for Game 6 against the Warriors. Forward LeBron James and center Anthony Davis from the Long Angeles Lakers are …

Maine’s four federally recognized tribes have inked an exclusive deal with Caesars to bring mobile sports betting to the state. Caesars’ mobile sports betting app, above, will be coming to Maine, eventually, thanks to the new deal with the state’s four federally recognized tribes. (Image: Caesars Entertainment) It’s the first such agreement since Gov. Janet …

Four horses recently died at Churchill Downs, as horsemen and racetrack officials at the storied thoroughbred venue prepare for Saturday’s 149th Kentucky Derby. Horses break from the outside during the 148th Kentucky Derby on May 7, 2022. Churchill Downs is investigating the deaths of four horses at its Kentucky track. (Image: Eclipse Sportswire) The first …