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T he Massachusetts House will hold a debate Thursday on legislation that would legalize sports betting in the state, including inside stadiums, and potentially generating an estimated $70 million in annual tax revenue. House Speaker Ronald Mariano’s office sent an updated schedule to representatives on Monday telling them to be prepared at Thursday’s formal session to debate a revised version of Rep. Dan Cahill’s bill to legalize sports wagering. H 3974 was redrafted in the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and reported out favorably by the committee over the weekend. It could be further changed by the House…

T he previous high for revenue in a state fiscal year was during 2018/2019 when revenue was slightly more than $3.3 billion. Since that time there has been significant growth in the nascent sports wagering and fantasy sports contests markets along with the establishment of both the iGaming and VGT markets. Those four markets combined constituted almost 33% of the total revenue achieved in Fiscal Year 2020/2021. The year over year increase of revenue this past fiscal year compared to Fiscal Year 2019/2020 was significant, primarily as a direct result of casino shutdowns and other factors related to Covid-19 restrictions.…

G reek authorities banned all forms of online gaming in 2002, later issuing temporary licenses in 2011. After ten years of overseeing a market dominated by a state-run monopoly, the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has finally moved to issue permanent licenses again and develop the country’s gambling industry.  From a flat-out ban to a state monopoly In an effort to combat organized crime, the Greek government banned all forms of online gambling in 2002, viewing flat-out prohibition as simpler and more effective than implementing and enforcing more comprehensive regulations.  The ban even went so far as to include online video…

C asino content supplier, NetEnt, which is part of Evolution Group, announced last Thursday the rollout of the sequel of Starbust, Starbust XXXtreme. The new features include enhanced volatility and additional functionality that creates a space odyssey with a distinguished gaming experience and win potential. Starburst XXXtreme is a 5×3 slot that includes the Wilds of Starburst that award re-spins, random multipliers, and spontaneously activated Random Wilds. The game sees the debut of XXXtreme Spins, which players have the option of purchasing to guarantee Starburst Wilds when activated. Triggering XXXtreme Spins costs 10 times the bet for one guaranteed Starburst…

Jordan Henderson facing an uncertain future at Liverpool after extension talks stall Liverpool focused on new deals for Alisson, Salah, Fabinho this summer Henderson will be 33 when his contract expires in 2023 Earlier this summer, Liverpool lost influential midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum to Paris St. Germain after the expiration of his contract. Liverpool reportedly had interest in signing Wijnaldum to a new deal, but the two sides were ultimately unable to come to an agreement. So, the 31-year-old instead opted to take his talents to Ligue 1 on a lucrative new contract.  According to The Athletic, Liverpool could be facing…

Mets at Reds Pick: Over 11 Runs (-105) Things could be going better for both the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets following the All-Star break.  The second-place Reds entered the second half with a golden opportunity to gain ground on the first-place Milwaukee Brewers with a three-game head-to-head series in the Queen City over the weekend. However, the Brewers wound up earning a road sweep of the weekend set, extending their lead in the NL Central to seven games in the process.  The Mets, meanwhile, are trying to stave off a gaggle of contenders in the NL East. New…

While the standard, 5-on-5 version of basketball has been an Olympic event since 1936, it won’t be the only basketball event to take place at the upcoming 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo. In addition to the classic format, this year’s Olympics will introduce 3-on-3 basketball as a medal event for the first time. While 5-a-side may resemble the game most commonly seen in the NBA and college basketball, this year’s Olympics will also bring a more casual, pickup-style format with 3-on-3 play. The 3-on-3 format was added to the field of competitions in an attempt to get more younger viewers…

The state of Maryland is taking one step closer to fully legalizing sports gambling! This week, news broke that a group of regulators has formally approved Maryland’s sports betting rules. It’s exciting news for sports fans throughout the state. There is some real progress being made to launch the first sportsbooks here. A number of steps still need to be taken in order for this to happen, though. Now is the perfect time to discuss Maryland’s ongoing road to sports betting legalization. Let’s get into it! More States are Moving Sports Gambling Bills Forward The United States remains the sports…

Former UFC and Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate says that a second fight with Holly Holm would be great as she acknowledged that she and Holm will fight again. Miesha Tate responds to Holly Holm’s call for rematch: ‘Her and I will fight again’ #UFCVegas31 https://t.co/UobPzkWh62 — Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) July 18, 2021 Tate made the statement during the UFC Vegas 31 post-event interviews last Saturday after she was asked by reporters about the possibility of fighting Holm a second time after the Preacher’s Daughter had called her out even before she stepped inside the Octagon for the first…

It aims to launch retail sports wagering in Deadwood on Sept. 9, ahead of NFL season start L ast week, the South Dakota Commission on Gaming amended and passed the final sports betting regulations. On August 2, the final regulations are expected to go before the state legislature for approval, and on the meeting that will be held on September 8, the Commission plans to approve operators, with the goal of launching retail sports betting in Deadwood on September 9, the first day of the 2021 NFL season. Last November, voters approved in-person wagering in Deadwood only. The Commission is…

The initial phase adding slot bases and an updated poker room is slated to be completed by Thanksgiving A t its monthly meeting Thursday, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission agreed to the $8 million budget presented in the project to renew Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resorts in Larchwood. The first of two phases of construction will begin in September, and is expected to be completed by November’s Thanksgiving. In this first instance, the casino floor will receive new slot bases, carpet and chairs, and a brand new poker room. The VIP offices and restrooms will also be updated.…

State lotteries body ALEA says the legal gambling offer could be differentiated under the bet.ar domain area T he Argentine State Lottery Association (ALEA, for its initials in Spanish) says that enabling domain registration in the special bet.ar zone is relevant due to the benefits it brings to official gaming sites. It allows the public to differentiate the legal gambling offer (approved by a state lottery) from the unauthorized gambling offer. It provides state lotteries with a precise tool to fight illegal gambling, which has increased widely in the current pandemic context, through various procedures of control and identification of…

The UK-based sportsbook created 10 companies last year in Nevada to operate in emerging US markets B etfred is looking to expand its presence in the U.S. as a sportsbook operator as more states legalize the business. Founded by brothers Fred and Peter Done in the UK, Betfred Group created 10 companies last year in Nevada to operate in states including Louisiana, Ohio and South Dakota, where lawmakers took steps this year to permit sports betting, according to registry filings.  The operator already has gaming licenses in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Iowa, which are among the roughly two-dozen states that have…

A report released by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission provided the most recent revenue figures from MGM Springfield, Encore Boston Harbor and Plainridge Park.  MGM Springfield’s gross gambling revenue for June was $20.21 million. Less than May’s revenue which was $21.25 million, and $21.93 million in April. These results are in line with the fluctuations of the season in the casino business area. The gross gambling take in June 2019 was $19.95 million.  MGM’s June figures include $16.53 million from slots and $3.67 million from table games, whereas Encore reported $52.56 million in gross gaming revenue in June 2021. In May, Encore…

Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw Pick – Cory Sandhagen (-177) One of the most highly-anticipated fights of the summer has finally arrived! On Saturday, Cory Sandhagen will look to extend his winning streak against former bantamweight champion, TJ Dillashaw. Now is a great time to check out my in-depth Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw betting pick. I will be covering every aspect of this exciting 135-pound clash. That includes an analysis of what both fighters will be looking to accomplish inside the Octagon. Before getting into the fight, however, I will quickly explain how fans in the UFC can bet on the entire card…

Bucks emerge as -385 favorites to win NBA championship after beating Suns in Game 5 Milwaukee has come back from an 0-2 deficit to take a 3-2 series lead Bucks are 5-point favorites over Suns in Tuesday’s Game 6 NBA betting sites now believe the Milwaukee Bucks are the most likely team to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy this summer. Following Milwaukee’s impressive 123-119 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, the Bucks are now heavy favorites to win the title for the first time. BetOnline has the Bucks listed at -385…