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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 …

During the NFL AFC Divisional Round playoff game between the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs in January, a technical glitch on the BetMGM online sportsbook platform ended up costing the operator more than $10,000. Patrick Mahomes (left) and Baker Mayfield meet on the field following the Chiefs and Browns game in Cleveland in 2018. …

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has reached a deal with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to expand its Class III gaming compact privileges. The Florida Legislature, however, must first sign off on the contract. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fist bumps legislators last month before delivering his State of the State address. The governor has come to …

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is one of the largest operators of land-based casinos in the world, managing some of the most well-known venues on the Las Vegas Strip and elsewhere. But it’s internet gaming and sports wagering that has some analysts aflutter. The sportsbook at MGM Grand Las Vegas. Analysts see BetMGM driving MGM stock …

As Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday that it closed on the purchase of sportsbook operator William Hill PLC, it also marked the end of an era, as Joe Asher, the CEO of William Hill’s US operations, has stepped down. Joe Asher (center) helps cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of William Hill’s retail sportsbook at …

Louisiana is on pace to have fantasy sports contests by the start of this year’s football season, according to a state official. The LSU Tiger mascot gestures during a parade in Baton Rouge. Sports betting is expected to be popular in the state, where teams like the Tigers have active fan bases. (Image: Action Network) …

Sports betting data provider Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) is entering the free-to-play (F2P) games arena with the purchase of FanHub Media Holdings. Genius Sports CEO Mark Locke speaking at a conference. His company is buying FanHub Media Holdings. (Image: Twitter) Financial terms of the deal, which was announced today, weren’t disclosed. London-based Genius didn’t say if …

DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock is trading modestly higher Monday with the help of a sell-side upgrade. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins pictured above. Research firm Cowen sees appreciation coming for the stock. (Image: Getty Images) Cowen analyst Stephen Glagola boosted his rating on the daily fantasy sports (DFS) provider to “outperform” from “market perform,” while lifting his …

DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock is mired in a slump. But that’s not preventing some analysts from sticking with or starting new bullish outlooks on the name. A DraftKings sign in Boston. Guggenheim analyst Curry Baker sees big upside for the stock. (Image: Boston Globe) Guggenheim analyst Curry Baker initiated coverage of the sportsbook operator today with …