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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joined officials from several other leagues in saying that the integrity of competition will be a point of emphasis going forward. (Image: Getty)

Leagues Call for Feds to Regulate Sports Betting after SCOTUS Decision

Major sports leagues across the United States scrambled to respond to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the law prohibiting sports betting, with most agreeing that the ruling will have a profound impact on the world of professional athletics. The 6-3 decision to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection […]

The Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling that found PASPA was unconstitutional, allowing states to go ahead with the regulation of sports betting. (Image: Reuters/Jonathan Ernst)

Supreme Court Strikes Down US Sports Betting Ban in 6-3 Decision

The Supreme Court has overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), ending a prohibition that had prevented states from passing laws that would allow for regulation of legal sports betting. In a 6-3 decision in the case of Murphy v. NCAA, the Supreme Court found that multiple provisions […]

Could William Hill Betting Windows be Coming to a Casino Near You? (Source: the racingbiz.com)

William Hill Spending Millions in Anticipation of US Sports Betting

The CEO of William Hill is betting that US lawmakers will soon open the door for legalized sports betting, and he has his company in a position to capitalize. In a conference call discussing the company’s earnings, Philip Bowcock revealed that William Hill has already spent “mid-to-high single-digit” millions of […]

Daily Fantasy Sports players can now plat against the rest of the world completely legally. (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Daily Fantasy Sports Officially Legal in Pennsylvania

It may not yet be legal to place a sports bet in Pennsylvania, but you can now get a stake in the outcome of sporting events via daily fantasy sports. The latest beneficiary of the sweeping changes to state gambling laws  last year, daily fantasy sports (DFS) is now officially […]

The Raiders, who will be moving to Las Vegas for the 2020 season, made their late-round picks for the NFL Draft at the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign on the Strip last year, and got Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to help. (Image: Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Teams Spicing Up NFL Draft Day 3 with Picks at Exotic Locales

The NFL Draft has become big business, but after the first round, interest tends to tail off, which is why teams have come up with unusual ways to keep fans watching. Unusual places for Saturday’s picks have now become commonplace and organizations are trying to outdo one another. ESPN treats […]

A bill that would have allowed sports betting at Louisiana casinos - and potentially other venues - was rejected by a Louisiana Senate committee. (Image: Reno Gazette-Journal)

Louisiana Opts Out of Legal Sports Betting (for Now)

Just because sports betting might become legal across the US, not every state is ready to jump on board, at least not right away. On Tuesday, a senate committee in Louisiana rejected a bill that laid out a framework for legalizing the activity on fears that such a move would […]

Players’ unions say their members want a seat at the sports betting table to protect the integrity of the game - and their own publicity rights. (Image: John Locher/AP)

Players’ Unions Want Input on Future of Legalized Sports Betting

The players’ unions of the four major North American sports leagues released a joint statement on Thursday morning, announcing that they expect to have a seat at the table when it comes to the future of sports betting. The statement was released by the MLBPA, NFLPA, NBPA, and NHLPA. It […]

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, […]

The NCAA opposes legalized sports betting, citing a concern with increased point-shaving scandals. (Image: blitzesports.com)

Fearing Point-Shaving Scandals, NCAA Opposes Sports Betting Legislation

With the US Supreme Court’s much anticipated ruling on a case that could open the doors for all states to license casinos to accept sports wagers expected in the coming months, the NCAA is warning against legalized sports betting, citing fears of increased point-shaving scandals. “The NCAA opposes all forms […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spent the weekend addressing the integrity tax he wants states to impose on future sports books. (Image: Getty)

Integrity Fees Being Pushed by MLB, NBA Could Hurt Sports Betting

If the Supreme Court strikes down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 sports betting would be allowed in every state in the union. But the integrity fee being proposed by Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association could possibly derail casinos plans to install sports […]

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 […]

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins (left) believes that legalized sports betting would present a unique opportunity for his company. (Image: Reuters/Lucas Jackson)

DraftKings Hopes to be Part of Legal Sports Betting Landscape

Along with FanDuel, DraftKings has been one of the two names that has dominated the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry over the past five years. Now, the company is hoping that it will get the opportunity to expand its offerings into taking bets on games. As the Supreme Court considers […]