Gambling Industry

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala. (Image: Butch Dill/AP)

Sports Gambling and Players’ Mental Health: Hot Topics at SEC Media Days

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey opened the SEC’s annual Media Days event by touching on some tough topics. Rather than speak about the 2019 Football season, he chose to speak first  to the mental health of SEC athletes. He followed those comments with some concern and insight into potential effects […]

The NHL's position on gambling has rapidly evolved with the times. (image: Getty)

Line Change: How the NHL Flipped Its Position on Gambling

Slowly American sports leagues are coming around to the fact that gambling on their product is inevitable. Nowhere has this realization come faster than with the National Hockey League. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has done a complete about-face on the subject. The League has embraced the gaming options completely. The […]

California vs. the NCAA: ‘Fair Pay to Play’ Shakes Up College Sports

California vs. the NCAA: ‘Fair Pay to Play’ Shakes Up College Sports

Earlier this year, Senate Bill SB-206, the “Fair Pay to Play Act” was introduced in California. After passing both the State Senate and the Assembly committees, the legislation now goes to the full legislature for what appears to be a late summer approval. The bill has got the NCAA up […]

Neymar and his team Paris Saint-Germain are in disagreement over when the star was supposed to report for preseason. (Image: Reuters)

Neymar Absence at PSG Preseason Training Fuels Transfer Rumors

Neymar and team officials at Paris Saint-Germain are squabbling over the star soccer player missing the start of preseason training. The rift has been quietly growing, and may lead to the Brazilian to rejoining his old team, Barcelona. Neymar’s father, who also acts as his agent, said his son and […]

The Triple Crown trophy went unclaimed this year and US racing handle suffered, (Image:AP)

No Triple Crown Contender, Santa Anita Deaths Dampen US Horse Betting Numbers

Overall wagering handle on all US Thoroughbred races in June 2019 fell back by 6.99 percent, according to newly released figures from Equibase. Equibase is the sports statistical record keeper for entries, results, breeding and a wide variety of other analytics related to the sport. Statistics further reveal a 3.01 […]

Has the Time Come for Esports Athletes to Form a Players Union?

Has the Time Come for Esports Athletes to Form a Players Union?

Esports gaming has become big business. With revenues crossing the $1 billion barrier, players begin to clamor for a bigger piece of the industry’s ever increasing pie. But what are some of the hurdles to an esports players union? Wired Magazine predicts a surge in union organizing among esports players. […]

Are you cutting the cable too soon? (image: flickr.com)

Getting Your Sports Information: Streaming or Cable?

Most of us get our sports information from some combination of television and the internet. Today, the question many are asking: Should I cut the cable and stream my data? Be careful before you do. The trend toward going all internet all the time could cost sports junkies vital information, […]

Josh Bell of Pittsburgh is the 3/1 favorite to win Monday’s Home Run Derby. (Image: Getty)

Home Run Derby Odds: Josh Bell Is Favorite with 2019 Slugging Leaders Out

Monday’s MLB All Star Game Home Run Derby might be more noteworthy for who is not participating, rather than who will be competing. The top two leaders in home runs this season chose not to participate. Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich, who leads the majors with 31 homers, had to pull out […]

William Hill to Close 700 Shops in the UK (Image: Alamy)

William Hill Folds UK Shops, But Wins Big On Caesars Merger

Britain’s largest bookmaker announced on July 4 that it would close 700 UK betting shops. But William Hill’s US business should see an upturn once Eldorado Resorts buys Caesars Entertainment. William Hill’s shop closures have been anticipated since the UK slashed the maximum wager allowed on betting terminals. That same […]

NWSL Signs Deal with ESPN for 2019 Season (Image: Courtesy of NWSL)

NWSL Strikes Deal with ESPN for More Women’s Soccer on TV

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) on Thursday unveiled a deal with ESPN to broadcast the remainder of its 2019 season. The NWSL had been without a broadcast partner since the premature termination of its contract with A&E Networks back in February. Under the agreement, ESPN will broadcast the National […]

Crew builds set for 2019 NFL Draft Show

NFL Network Cuts Shows to Pay for Year-Long Centennial Bash

Deion Sanders’ show “21 & Prime” is a casualty of a NFL Network budget cut. Four other shows also will be sacrificed as the NFL redirects funds to mark the league’s 100th anniversary. Other shows on the NFL Network’s chopping block include “Mic’d Up,” “Power Rankings,” “Pick’em” and “Playbook.” The […]

Presidential Race 2020: Seeking Data to Handicap Betting on Democrats

Presidential Race 2020: Seeking Data to Handicap Betting on Democrats

How do you handicap a presidential race with more than 20 candidates? Just like any other decision, you need solid data. We searched for some solid comparisons in the swelter of social media, canned stump speeches and double dueling debates. Can you count on your politicians? More importantly can you […]

New Jersey surpassed Nevada in monthly sports betting handle for the first time in May. (Image: Ed Scimia/OnlineGambling.com)

New Jersey Outpaces Nevada in Sports Betting Handle for First Time in May

New Jersey led all states in sports betting handle in May, the first time since records have been available that any state other than Nevada has been able to make that claim. That landmark achievement came one year after the Supreme Court decision that struck down the Professional and Amateur […]

As more and more legal gambling spreads, so do the calls for funds to treat problem gamblers. (Image: Maxx Studio/Shutterstock)

Should Responsible Gamblers Have to Pay a ‘Problem Gambling Tax’?

The National Council on Problem Gambling recently stated that the legalization of sports gambling in the US will increase gambling participation and problems associated with gambling. They propose to pay for treatment of gambling problems with a “problem gambling tax.” But who exactly should be paying that? A surcharge on […]