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Maryland sports betting began at the state’s land-based casinos in December. Five of the state’s six commercial gaming properties are now operating brick-and-mortar sportsbooks. Then-Horseshoe Casino Baltimore GM Erin Chamberlin and Baltimore Ravens Senior VP Kevin Rochlitz celebrate the Caesars Entertainment casino being named an official partner of the NFL team in 2018. Horseshoe and …

The battle for control of sports betting in California is heating up. In the past few days, a number of organizations have issued statements of support or opposition to the various initiatives being proposed in the Golden State. A portrait of the Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic California attraction in San Francisco. Efforts are underway …

Spanish lawmakers are in the process of updating the country’s sports betting laws. As they enter the last lap, they have to have all proposals in place this week. Spain’s Chamber of Deputies in their daily routine. The legislators are close to wrapping up the submission of proposals to update the country’s sports betting laws. …

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has a new face to represent its causes. The global sports integrity body appointed former professional basketball player Jean-François Reymond as its Athlete Education Ambassador. Jean-François Reymond, a basketball player who later helped develop educational programs to improve integrity in sports. He is now the Athletic Education Ambassador for …

One William Hill user enjoyed a massive windfall on a simple bet this past weekend. A simple accumulator bet, or parlay, hit all of its segments, turning £1 into £28,000. West Ham United FC players celebrate the team’s win over Everton this past weekend. That game helped a UK sports bettor turn £1 into £28,000. …

A consortium of veteran organizations in California is opposing an initiative by tribal gaming operators to introduce sports betting in the state. A California state highway sign. Several California-based veterans groups have joined forces to oppose a proposed initiative by tribal gaming leaders that would allow tribal casinos to run sportsbooks.  (Image: Bensch511/Wikimedia Commons)In a …

Saint Peter’s did the unprecedented during the 2022 men’s college basketball tournament by being the first 15-seed to reach the Elite Eight. And the unlikeliest of Cinderella stories ended up being a tale of riches for sportsbooks and oddsmakers. The Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team celebrates after beating Murray State on March 19, 2022. Saint …

The South Dakota Commission on Gaming (SDCG) recently fined two Deadwood venues $3000 each for taking allegedly improper sports wagers. A third business, an internet sportsbook, was fined the same amount for a similar allegation. Deadwood, South Dakota’s Mustang Sally’s, pictured above. The gaming venue was fined for improper sports bets. (Image: Historic Deadwood) The …

Following a now lengthy bloodletting among sports betting equities, some names in the group are attractively valued. That factor may not be fully appreciated due to the risk-off sentiment currently permeating financial markets. The Nasdaq, listing venue for several sports betting stocks. An analyst sees value in the beaten up group. (Image: Getty Images) That’s …

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have eight green jackets between the two of them, so the betting enthusiasm behind the two World Golf Hall of Fame members for next month’s Masters isn’t exactly surprising. What is surprising is that substantial wagers continue to roll in on the two, despite little chance of either teeing it …