Gambling Industry

Gamblers watch NCAA basketball and other sporting events at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook in March 2018. (Image: Getty)

Westgate Resorts, Paragon Gaming Taking SuperBook Sports Betting Brand Nationwide

For three decades, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has been the biggest name in American sports betting, frequently cited by pundits and media when quoting lines on major sporting events. Now, Westgate Resorts and sportsbook operator Paragon Gaming are planning to bring the SuperBook brand to gamblers throughout the United […]

William Hill US and the Vegas Golden Knights have signed a partnership that will see the bookmaker prominently featured at T-Mobile Arena. (Image: Jeff Bottari/Getty/NHLI)

William Hill US Enters Multi-Year Partnership with Vegas Golden Knights

William Hill US and the Vegas Golden Knights have announced that they have entered into a multi-year partnership that will see the sportsbook heavily advertised in the NHL franchise’s arena. The agreement is the first of its kind between a sportsbook and an NHL team, and comes at a time […]

A man at the FanDuel Sportsbook in New Jersey bet $110 to win $82,000 on an in-game wager on Sunday, but the book is saying the line was an error and won't pay the five-figure ticket. (Photo: Bryan Anselm/New York Times)

FanDuel Sportsbook in New Jersey Won’t Pay Out $82,000 Mistake

One savvy in-game bettor jumped on the line of a lifetime when he grabbed the Denver Broncos +75000 to win the game as the team was embarking on a game-winning drive on Sunday. Anthony Prince was watching the games at the FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands in New Jersey when […]

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released August totals that show bettors placed over $95 million worth of sports bets in the state during the month of August. (Photo: William Barry/AP)

New Jersey Sportsbooks Take Nearly $100 Million in Bets in August

In the second full month of sports betting New Jersey sportsbooks more than doubled the amount of tickets they sold in the first month. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) released totals today that show casinos handled $95.6 million in bets during the month of August. That figure […]

William Hill continued its pivot to the American sports betting market on Wednesday, announcing a partnership agreement with Eldorado Resorts. (Image: David Dew/Racing Post)

William Hill Reaches 25-Year Sports Betting Agreement with Eldorado Resorts

William Hill is continuing to expand its reach in the American sports betting marketplace, as the company has reached a deal with casino operator Eldorado Resorts to establish sportsbooks in their facilities across the United States. The agreement sees William Hill US get the exclusive right to manage sportsbooks for […]

Colin Kaepernick is at the center of a controversial Nike ad that has been lauded and criticized. (Image: Getty)

Colin Kaepernick Nike Ad Evokes Strong Pro, Con Reaction

Nike is no stranger to controversial ads, but the latest one involving former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick might be its most polarizing yet. The controversial NFL player, who has been unable to sign with a team since starting a protest by kneeling during the national anthem, will be the […]

Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers has signed a contract extension that makes him the highest paid player in the NFL. (Image: USA Today Sports)

New Contract Makes Aaron Rodgers NFL’s Highest Paid Player

The long rumored contract extension for Aaron Rodgers came to light on Wednesday, as multiple sources announced the Green Bay Packers have signed their star quarterback to a contract extension. The team confirmed the deal had been done, but did not provide details. NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport reported that Rodgers […]

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) released a proposal on Wednesday that would establish a federal framework for legalized sports betting. (Image: Zach Gibson/Getty)

Chuck Schumer Unveils Proposed Federal Framework for Sports Betting Regulation

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) unveiled a proposal that would provide a federal framework for legalized sports betting in the United States on Wednesday, suggesting solutions that would put more power in the hands of the leagues themselves. In a memo outlining the proposal, which was first provided […]

Richard Sherman is launching a new DFS site, despite his feelings on the dehumanizing nature of fantasy sports in general. (Image: Getty)

Richard Sherman Launches New ‘Daily Number’ DFS App

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman announced the launch of a new daily fantasy sports app last week, one that promises a slightly different kind of action than what’s found at DraftKings or FanDuel. Known as Daily Number, the site asks participants to build teams of players with the goal […]

A data hostage situation isn't helping the PGA Tour make their case that they should be official data providers to current and future US sportsbooks.

Unsolved PGA Ransomware Attack Reveals Vulnerability of Sports Data

The PGA of America, not to be confused with the PGA Tour, was hacked last week with a ransomware attack and is apparently still working to re-establish its computer files. Golfweek reported during last week’s PGA Championship that PGA employees were locked out of computer files containing marketing materials for the major […]

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CG Technology Carries on after Latest (Third) Round of Gaming Violations

Southern Nevada sportsbook operator CG Technology (CGT) is expected to continue normal operations despite being hit with a third significant fine in five years from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). In a stipulated settlement awaiting approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) on Aug. 23, all components that make […]

Bettors line up at the Borgata Race and Sports Book in Atlantic City, which began taking sports bets in June. (Image: Tom Gralish/Philadelphia Inquirer)

New Jersey Sportsbooks Handle More Than $40M in Sports Bets in July

New Jersey sportsbooks brought in $3.8 million in gross revenue on a handle of $40.6 million in bets during July, the first full month of legal sports betting in the state. That figure is up from the $16.4 million total handle in June, even after adjusting for the fact that […]

The Cosmopolitan sportsbook is one of seven in Las Vegas operated by CG Technology, who was recently fined $250,000 by the Nevada Gaming Control Board for various violations. (Image: John Reger)

CG Technology Fined $250,000 for Gambling Violations at Las Vegas Sportsbooks

CG Technology, which operates eight Las Vegas race and sportsbooks, has been hit with its third fine in five years. Regulators from Nevada Gaming Control Board charged the company with illegally accepting out of state bets, taking wagers after the contest was completed, and underpaying or overpaying players. As a […]