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More than 80 percent of legal sports betting in the US is done online. That could go higher, as a half dozen more states are expected to approve online wagering this year. Two customers view the odds on live games at a casino sportsbook. Most sports betting in the country now occurs on mobile devices, …

As more states legalize online sports wagering, a recent report from UNLV’s International Gaming Institute urges these companies not to target young people and problem gamblers in advertising.  Soccer players compete in this illustration showing the immediacy of online sports betting. A report from UNLV notes that online sports betting is growing in popularity. (Image: …

Sweden’s greatest soccer player, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, could be facing a three-year ban from the sport for investing in gambling company BetHard, according to media reports. Zlatan Ibrahimovic appears in promotional material for BetHard in 2016. Turns out he owns a chunk of the company. (Image: BetHard Group) Swedish daily Aftonbladet claims the AC Milan striker …

The NFL is pushing further into the betting world, announcing today that Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) is the league’s first casino sponsor. The league also brought DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) aboard as its official sportsbook partner. Scenes from an Arizona Cardinals/San Francisco 49ers game in 2020. The NFL announced deals with Caesars and DraftKings. (Image: Variety) Once hands-off …

The Ohio state Senate committee that drafted the current sports betting bill met Wednesday for the first time since its initial version was unveiled last week. Already, there are some changes that have been made. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow attempts a pass against the host Cleveland Browns in their Week 2 contest during the …

Sports betting operators across the country are racing to secure as much market share as possible, and it’s paying off for local television stations by way of new ad revenue. A FanDuel television commercial starring former NFL star James Harrison is seen. FanDuel was one of several sports betting groups that spent heavily on commercials …

When New York picks its mobile sports betting platform providers, it’ll be the state’s Gaming Commission making those key decisions. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo walks into a bill-signing ceremony in Buffalo, NY on April 16 wearing a Buffalo Bills facemask. On Friday, the New York State Gaming Commission released answers to more than 90 …

Nevada gaming regulators have given Circa Sports approval to open a sportsbook inside a renovated casino in Henderson. This comes as the Southern Nevada city is undergoing a revival. Circa Resort’s Derek Stevens, with hand raised, plays blackjack at The Pass Casino in Henderson, Nevada. Stevens attended the April 1 grand opening at the renovated …

Michael Franzese, former caporegime of the Colombo Crime Family, isn’t sold on this whole regulated sports betting thing. Michael Franzese went from wise guy to nice guy, saving his wisdom for motivational speeches at Church conferences. (image: YouTube) As reported by the New Haven Register, the ex-wise guy told attendees at an online discussion on …

Washington State’s slow road to debuting regulated sports betting appears to have a launch date: The start of the 2021 NFL season. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and coach Pete Carroll during a 2020 game. Washington is aiming to have sports betting ready for the 2021 season. (Image: The Athletic) In February 2020, policymakers in …