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Caesars Sportsbook Debuts Colossal Ad Campaign, William Hill Phased Out

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The Caesars Sportsbook has officially debuted in the United States, as Caesars Entertainment does away with the William Hill brand in favor of incorporating its own name into the online gaming space.  Caesars Entertainment is dropping William Hill in the US, and instead launching a new trademark called Caesars Sportsbook. The online identity is up and running in several states that allow online sports betting, and the platform is using actor JB Smoove (pictured) to promote the sportsbook. (Image: Caesars Entertainment) Caesars Entertainment closed on its acquisition of William Hill in April. The roughly $4 billion purchase gave Caesars one of the globe’s most trusted and experienced bookmakers.  The deal

AM/FM Radio Better Bet for Sportsbook Advertisers, According to Study

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With football season nearing, it’s likely sports betting companies will be kicking up television advertising efforts and spending. But a recent study indicates gaming operators ought to focus on radio. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. The company signed an advertising deal with Cumulus, and that could be a smart move. (Image: Las Vegas Weekly) Earlier this year, Cumulus Media/Westwood One commissioned a study by MARU/Matchbox focusing on sports wagering advertising opportunities in Michigan, one of the newer states in the live and legal category. While admittedly self-serving, as most commissioned surveys tend to be, takeaways included AM/FM radio listeners being more avid bettors, more engaged with online wagering and more

Louisiana Governor Names Ronnie Johns Gaming Control Board Chairman

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Ronnie Johns, a state senator who recently resigned from the Legislature, has been named chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. His appointment comes as the state is preparing to launch sports betting. Ronnie Johns gestures while speaking at a public hearing. The former state senator has been named chairman of the panel that regulates gaming in Louisiana. (Image: The Advocate) Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) this week appointed Johns, a Republican, to lead the board that regulates gaming in Louisiana. The 71-year-old Johns is from Sulphur, near Lake Charles, one of the state’s gambling hubs. That area in South Louisiana near the Texas border is still recovering from two

Feds Reportedly Seize Millions in Cash, Assets From Gambler’s Florida Home

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Law enforcement agents have issued details about a raid on the home of high-profile sports gambler Clarence “Gary” Austin in Plantation, Fla. Reports state that police seized almost $4.3 million in cash, 61 gold bars, five luxury cars, and a Miami Heat championship ring. Austin is pictured with his daughter (right) on her wedding day in 2018. Austin’s Florida mansion was recently raided. (Image: La Nación) The value of the gold bars and upscale cars taken from the house was not immediately known. The cars include two Mercedes Benzes, a Lamborghini, a Porsche Cayenne, and a Land Rover Range Rover, the report said. Austin is the owner and operator of

Massachusetts Lawmakers File New Sports Betting Bill, Debate Slated for Thursday

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Sports betting in Massachusetts appears to be wicked close to reality – maybe. Two state House members filed a bipartisan bill Monday. Media reports indicate the bill could go before the chamber on Thursday. Boston’s historic Massachusetts State House has been home to the state legislature for more than 220 years. On Thursday, House lawmakers are expected to debate a bill that would legalize sports betting. (Image: King of Hearts/Wikimedia Commons) House Bill 3974, sponsored by state Reps. Daniel Cahill (D-Lynn) and Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk), establishes three types of sports betting licenses – one for casinos, one for racetracks, and one for mobile operators. The legislation combines aspects of several

Arkansas Casinos See Slump in June Gaming Wins

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Arkansas’ three casinos won money in June, but less than the previous month. Casino winnings were lower in every category, including sports betting, table games, and “terminals,” such as slot machines.  A jockey celebrates during the end of a race at the historic Oaklawn horse track in Hot Springs, Ark. Oaklawn and the state’s other casinos won less in June than the previous month. (Image: All About the Race) In June, Oaklawn Racing Resort had a month-to-month increase in the sportsbook handle, but not in the amount of money won, according to figures released this week by the Arkansas Racing Commission. The sportsbook handle at Oaklawn in June was $1.4

Suspicious Betting Activity Triggers Alerts for Two Wimbledon Tennis Matches

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A German newspaper has reported that two matches at Wimbledon have been referred to the International Tennis Integrity Agency over concerns of match-fixing. An aerial shot of the All England Club at Wimbledon, which hosts the world’s most prestigious tennis championship every summer. A German publication has reported that sportsbooks issued alarms about match-fixing concerns regarding two matches at this year’s event. (Image: Wimbledon.com) WELT said it learned a men’s doubles first-round match and a singles match were the targets of aberrant betting behavior. That prompted sportsbooks to raise concerns. The report did not name any players involved in the matches. The ITIA, known as the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU)

Study Reveals Allowable Deductions Impact Sports Betting Tax Receipts

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A report released by the Tax Foundation on Thursday noted that when it comes to sports betting taxes in the US, the policies vary significantly by state. The Barstool Sportsbook at the Ameristar Casino Black Hawk in Colorado. The Tax Foundation says Colorado is among four sports betting states with an effective tax rate that is significantly lower than the actual rate. (Image: Ameristar Black Hawk) The study looked at 18 states where sports betting is currently offered. In four of those states – Colorado, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia – it found that the effective tax rate was drastically lower than the statutory rate. In some cases, the effective rate

FanDuel and Mohegan Sun Announce iGaming, Sports Betting Partnership

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FanDuel’s sportsbook is operational in 10 states. But that number will soon expand to 11 with Connecticut expanding its gaming compact. Mohegan Sun towers against the Connecticut blue sky. The tribal casino resort is bringing in FanDuel to handle its sports betting and online gaming operations. (Image: Mohegan Sun/FanDuel/Casino.org) Today, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) announced that it’s partnering with FanDuel.  The leading sportsbook, iGaming, and daily fantasy sports operator will facilitate in-person sports betting at MGE’s namesake casino resort, Mohegan Sun. FanDuel will additionally operate Mohegan Sun’s online casino slots and table games, mobile sports betting, and DFS.  Last month, MGE announced a new gaming subsidiary — Mohegan Digital.

Congress May Remove Obstacles to Online Gaming for Tribal Casinos

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Two congressmen have filed legislation that would seek to help more tribal casinos implement online gaming. US Rep. Lou Correa speaks during a House Homeland Security Committee meeting last month. On Thursday, the California Democrat filed a bill he said would remove barriers for tribal casinos to offer online gaming. (Image: US Rep. Lou Correa/Twitter) US Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) issued a statement into the Congressional record Thursday to introduce HR 4308. In his remarks, he said he filed the bill to do what lawmakers would have done in 1988 if online gaming was around. That’s when Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. However, it wouldn’t authorize any type

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