Law and Politics

President Donald Trump has reportedly been upset with his Attorney General Jeff Sessions for quite some time and may consider replacing him. (Image: Getty)

Trump Betting: After HR McMaster, Who’s Next to Leave the White House?

There has been so much turnover in President Donald Trump’s administration that an internet sportsbook has posted odds on who is next out the door at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Betting sites put National Security Advisor HR McMaster as the favorite, paying off at +150 when the announcement came on Thursday […]

British bookmakers like William Hill are feeling hopeful after the UK Gambling Commission recommended FOBT limits of £30 or less. (Image: William Hill Plc)

UK Gambling Commission Recommends £30 FOBT Betting Limits

Bookmakers in the United Kingdom have reason to be cautiously optimistic, as the UK Gambling Commission has issued a mild recommendation when it comes to the future of FOBT betting limits. Fixed-odds betting terminals – better known as FOBTs – are a controversial part of the UK gambling industry. Located […]

State Senator John Bonacic has introduced legislation in New York that would legalize sports betting at four casinos if the Supreme Court overturns PASPA. (Image: New York State Senate)

New York Is Latest State to Jump on Legal Sports Betting Bandwagon

The number of states considering legalized sports betting continue to increase, with New York becoming the latest to see a bill regulating the practice appear in its legislature. The legislation, known as Senate Bill S7900, was introduced by New York State Sen. John Bonacic (R-Mount Hope). As in other states, […]

GVC CEO Kenneth Alexander says that Crystalbet will give his company a strong position in the regulated Georgian sports betting market. (Image: David Rose)

GVC Purchasing Crystalbet to Increase Emphasis on Regulated Markets

GVC Holdings has announced that it is purchasing Georgian online gambling firm Crystalbet as part of the company’s new strategy that will focus on regulated markets. GVC is buying a 51 percent stake now for €41 million ($50.9 million), which will give the company the controlling interest in Crystalbet. The […]

A lot of people seem to be banking on the prospects of the US Supreme Court ushering in a new day for legal sports betting in the United States. But really, what are the odds? (Image: AP)

Oddsmakers: Bet on Monday for Ruling in Supreme Court PASPA Decision

Oddsmakers are prepared for Monday to be the day the Supreme Court renders a decision on sports betting in this country. Internet betting site BetDSI has made March 5 a +105 for the announcement on whether the justices will rule that states should be allowed to legalize betting on professional and […]

The NBA wants a 1 percent cut of wagers should sports betting become legal across the US. (Image: sportsbookadvisor.com)

NBA is All for Legalized Sports Betting on One Condition: It Gets a Cut

The NBA doesn’t oppose the concept of legalized sports betting nationwide, so long as the top basketball league in the world receives a share of the money wagered, currently being referred to as an “integrity fee.” Later this year, the US Supreme Court could overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports […]

New Jersey DGE Director David Rebuck says that firms should get their sports betting licensing applications in now if they want to get ahead of the competition. (Image: NJTV News)

New Jersey Urges Gaming Companies to Apply for Sports Betting Licenses Now

The US Supreme Court won’t be announcing their decision in the case of Christie v. NCAA until at least March, and while the signs look good, there’s no guarantee they’ll rule to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and allow states to regulate sports betting. But the […]