A senior NFL lawyer hinted at a National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) conference last week that the league might be soon ready to end its opposition to sports betting. During a discussion at the NCPG’s National Summit on Sports & Gambling, NFL Senior Labor Relations Counsel Brook Gardiner said, “Very […]
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UFC Sold for $4 Billion to Talent Agency WME-IMG, Jordan Spieth Drops Out of Rio Olympics
The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) has been acquired by talent agency powerhouse WME-IMG at an astonishing price tag of $4 billion. The sale values the UFC at roughly seven times its gross earnings in what’s quickly being labeled the most expensive transaction in sports history. Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III […]
Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Still Not on Governor Cuomo’s Desk, DraftKings Launches Dud in Britain
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) was passed by the New York Legislature in the early morning hours of June 18, but as of today it’s still illegal to play the online contests. Senate Bill 8153 will mandate DFS operators like DraftKings and FanDuel to obtain an operating license. After the online […]
NHL Coming to Las Vegas With Expansion Team Despite Region’s Legal Sports Betting Market
The National Hockey League (NHL) is coming to Las Vegas. On June 22, the league’s 30 owners voted unanimously to permit an expansion team to be located in Las Vegas despite the region’s legal sports betting market. Fronted by businessman and Sin City resident Bill Foley and a group of […]
NBA Finals Heading Back to Cleveland With Warriors Up 3-2, Critics Call League’s Integrity Into Question
The NBA Finals are heading back to Cleveland for game six with the defending champion Golden State Warriors up three games to one on the Cavaliers. While a game six between the Cavs and Warriors, the latter a team that has set multiple records this season including winning an astonishing 88 […]
Rio Olympics Concerns Mount as 2016 Summer Games Quickly Approach
The Rio Olympics commence on August 5, which means Brazil has less than 60 days before the world descends on the country that is currently engulfed in political turmoil. Former President Dilma Rousseff is fighting her impeachment, the nation’s economy has plummeted over the last five years, and the ongoing Zika […]
New York Daily Fantasy Sports One Step Closer to Legalization, But Bill Might Lack Support
New York daily fantasy sports (DFS) is inching closer to becoming law, or at the very least reaching the state Senate floor. State Senator John Bonacic’s (R-District 42) Senate Bill S6793A passed the New York Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee by a 6-1 vote on June 1, moving the […]
Golden State Warriors Look to Defend NBA Title Against Cleveland Cavaliers
The Golden State Warriors are four wins away from capping off the best season in NBA history. Superstar Steph Curry has already secured his back-to-back MVP title, and now looks to once again top the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and repeat as champions. The Warriors beat the Cavs […]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Calls for Legalized Sports Betting
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is leading the way of the United States’ so-called “Big Four” professional sports leagues when it comes to sports betting and gambling. Appearing May 24 on ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” Silver said of sports betting, “As I began to study this issue I realized that there’s this enormous, […]
eSports Sportsbooks Considered by Nevada Gaming Policy Committee, Facebook Gets in on the Game, Too
eSports was the topic of consideration at Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s (R) Gaming Policy Committee meeting on May 13, and the 52-year-old in his second term made no qualms about his lacking knowledge of the emerging market. “Today, with the agenda that we have, there is a lot for me […]
Daily Fantasy Sports Congressional Hearing Much Ado About Everything But Action
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) has been highly discussed in state capitol buildings across the country over the last 24 months, but on Wednesday the divisive emerging online gaming market made its way to Capitol Hill. Titled “Daily Fantasy Sports: Issues and Perspectives,” the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade deliberated […]
Saturday’s Kentucky Derby Could Set New Horse Racing Records
The 142nd Kentucky Derby posts at 6:34 ET Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and the first leg of the Triple Crown is ready to perhaps set new records for both viewership and total money wagered. Of the 22 horses scheduled to post in the gate, California owner Paul […]
Oakland Raiders Owner Mark Davis Ready for Las Vegas But Goodell Favors Cali
The Oakland Raiders could soon become known as the Las Vegas Raiders should owner Mark Davis live up to his word that he’s ready to move the NFL franchise to Sin City. Davis is in Las Vegas today for the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee’s (SNTIC) meeting to discuss the feasibility […]
Las Vegas Sportsbooks React to Tom Brady’s Court Decision and Steph Curry’s Injury
Las Vegas sportsbooks were scrambling early this week to revise their odds and futures on both the NBA Playoffs and upcoming NFL regular season after two of the most valuable players to their respective franchises endured outcomes that will temporarily prevent them from playing. On Monday, the United States Court of Appeals […]
Las Vegas Sportsbooks Pick Golden State Warriors to Repeat in NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant Scores 60 in Farewell
Las Vegas sportsbooks are under the impression that reigning MVP Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will glide their way to the NBA Finals and repeat as champions. The experts behind the lines typically know what they’re talking about, but when it comes to the Warriors even the casual […]
Daily Fantasy Sports Legislation Progresses in Missouri, Iowa, and Tennessee
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) is making legislative progress in three states and moving closer to establishing a stronger legal foothold in which to stand. Two bills are currently being discussed in Missouri, the Iowa State Senate has motioned to legalize DFS, and a Tennessee State House subcommittee has approved a […]
Illegal Sports Betting Ring Uncovered by NYPD, Poker Pro Jay Sharon Indicted
Sports betting is illegal in the State of New York, but that didn’t stop eight men from operating a gambling ring that is suspected of bringing in millions of dollars in criminal wagers. Among those indicted by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is Jay “Ghost” Sharon, a self-described […]
New York Attorney General Reaches Settlement With DraftKings and FanDuel as Operators Cease Operations in the State
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is suspending his litigation against DraftKings and FanDuel for operating what he sees as illegal online gambling enterprises until an appeals hearing in September reaches a verdict. In exchange for his delaying of legal action, both daily fantasy sports (DFS) companies have agreed to […]
March Madness and Daily Fantasy Sports: A Feeding Pool for Sharks
March Madness Selection Sunday is this weekend and the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship tips off a week from today on March 17. With no clear-cut favorite to win the tournament, excitement for this year’s Big Dance is exceptionally high. Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators […]
Golden State Warriors Still on Pace to Break Chicago Bulls’ 1995-96 NBA Record
The Golden State Warriors are an astonishing 56-6 through 62 regular season NBA games. On Monday night, they topped the Orlando Magic 119-113 for their 45th consecutive home win at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Led by last year’s NBA MVP Steph Curry, the Warriors have their eyes set […]
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