Sports betting

MLB Investigates San Diego Padres’ Infielder Tucupita Marcano for Alleged Baseball Betting

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Major League Baseball is probing San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for allegedly betting on baseball games, a potential violation that could result in a lifetime ban. According to a source familiar wi...

FanDuel and DraftKings Grapple with Illinois Sports Wagering Tax Hike as Governor Pritzker Defends Revenue Boost

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Illinois' online sports betting landscape faces upheaval as major players like FanDuel and DraftKings confront the repercussions of a significant tax increase. Governor J.B. Pritzker defends the move, asserting...

Michigan Gaming Control Board Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gaming: Cease-and-Desist Issued to Overseas Operator Bovada

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has initiated a decisive crackdown on Bovada, an offshore gaming company operating unlawfully within Michigan's jurisdiction. Responding to this breach, the MGCB dispatc...

Arizona Sports Betting Soars: March Sees Record $759.8 Million in Wagers

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According to a recent report by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), bettors in Arizona set a new milestone in March 2024 by wagering approximately $759.8 million on sports, marking a notable increase of aro...

Delaware Considers Overhaul of Sports Betting: Proposal Opens Door to Multiple Operators, Challenges Exclusive Contract Model

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In a move aimed at revitalizing Delaware's sports betting landscape, State Representative Frank Cooke (D-New Castle) has introduced legislation to allow multiple sports betting vendors to operate within the sta...

DraftKings and Flutter Stocks Dip After Illinois Budget Agreement Introduces Tax Hike on Sports Betting

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Shares of major sports betting companies, including DraftKings and Flutter, experienced significant declines following the approval of a substantial tax increase on sports bets in Illinois. The state's fiscal 2...

Illinois Senate Adopts Progressive Tax Plan for Sports Betting, Offers Relief for Operators; House Vote Next

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In a significant legislative move, the Illinois Senate passed a bill late Sunday night that aims to transform the state's sports betting tax structure into a progressive system based on operator revenue. The ch...

ComeOn Group Enhances Personalization Strategy with Optimove Partnership to Boost Sports Betting Growth

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Leading iGaming operator ComeOn Group is enhancing its data-driven personalization approach by extending its collaboration with Optimove. Utilizing its proprietary platform technology and sophisticated data war...

Pennsylvania’s Online Sports Betting Tax: Navigating Legislative Shifts and Industry Dynamics

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Pennsylvania stands at a critical juncture in its online sports wagering industry, grappling with the implications of potential tax hikes amid a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. As neighboring states impl...

CFG Challenges Sports Betting Alliance’s Opposition to Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike, Urges Evidence-Based Policy Decisions

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As gambling initiatives unfold across the U.S., the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) closely scrutinizes developments, particularly in Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker's proposal to raise the tax on legal spo...

Civil Rights Activist Rev. Al Sharpton Raises Concerns Over DraftKings and FanDuel “Gambling Duopoly”

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Renowned civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton has penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), expressing concerns about what he describes as a "gambling duopoly" controlled by DraftKings and FanDue...

DC OLG Reports Successful Transition to FanDuel Sports Wagering Platform; $30 Million Handled in First Month

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The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) celebrates a triumphant shift to FanDuel as its premier sports wagering platform, marking a period of substantial growth and revenue generation. A lucrative transiti...

Laguna Development Corporation and Caesars Sportsbook Launch In-Person Sportsbooks at New Mexico Casinos

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Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) has announced a strategic partnership with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to launch multiple in-person sportsbooks across their gaming properties in New Mexico. The new Caesars...