T he Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee heard on Wednesday proponent testimony on proposed legislation that would authorize statewide mobile sports betting, as Kansas lawmakers continued the process of discussing this issue for the fourth consecutive session. On Wednesday morning, the committee heard from proponents, and on Thursday morning, opponents and those testifying as neutral will have their say, Sports Handle reports. Wednesday’s session was short — only Jeff Morris, director of government affairs for Penn National, which operates the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Raceway, testified live. Four others, including Ryan Soultz of Boyd Gaming, and lobbyist Derek Hein…
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Some lawmakers are concerned their districts were not included in the casino locations O n Thursday, the Alabama Senate floor began debate on a bill to allow a lottery, casinos and sports wagering in the state following an 11-0 vote of approval from the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee on Wednesday. SB 214 sponsor Sen. Del Marsh said he will not seek a vote until lawmakers return from next week’s legislative break, the Associated Press reports. He said he plans to spend the next week working on the legislation. Some lawmakers said they are concerned their districts were not included…
F antasy sports website Rotoworld on Tuesday rebranded to NBC Sports Edge in a move to reflect more sports betting tools. Editor Matthew Pouliot explained on Twitter that the change in name isn’t simply a rebrand, as the new NBC Sports Edge site is incorporating more tools for sports betting along with the information provided for fantasy sports. However, the fantasy sports news and analysis content will still be available, though with a different look. At the top of the new page are featured images on which NFL players to monitor during the offseason, NBA players worth adding to your fantasy…
The NFL season has come and gone, which means it’s finally time to look ahead to baseball season. It’s hard to believe, but pitchers and catchers will begin to report to spring training sites in just a couple of weeks. All 30 big league teams will officially open the 2021 campaign on April 1. While the season is on the horizon, you still have more than enough time to get your futures bets placed before the games get underway. MLB betting sites, including BetOnline, are beginning to ramp things up. Thankfully, the 2021 season will be a standard 162-game marathon…
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season gets underway on Sunday, February 14th with the 63rd running of the Daytona 500 also known as “The Great American Race.” The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s Super Bowl as it’s the most popular race for the circuit. It’s right up there with the Indy 500 as the most recognized race in America. Chase Elliott capped off an impressive 2020 season by winning the Cup Series championship. He will look to defend his title by starting off the season with a big win. Furthermore, Denny Hamlin is trying to win this race for the 3rd…
Pick: Red WingsOdds: +152$100 Could Win You…$252.00 After a tiny two-game NHL schedule last night, we get back to some normalcy in the form of a 10-game slate tonight, so let’s check out a Red Wings vs. Predators NHL pick and see if we can bank a winner on this fine Thursday evening! Red Wings vs. Predators Betting Odds Team Moneyline Spread Total Red Wings +152 +1.5 (-158) Over 5.5 (+103) Predators -169 -1.5 (+138) Under 5.5 (-114) Red Wings vs. Predators NHL Pick Breakdown Red Wings There was some increased hope with the rebuilding Red Wings after general manager and Red…
On Saturday, February 13th, the UFC returns to its Apex Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, for an exciting PPV card UFC 258: Usman vs Burns which begins at 10PM ET. The main event of the night is a welterweight title fight as Kamaru Usman defends his belt against his former teammate Gilbert Burns. The co-featured bout is a Top 15 women’s flyweight contest between Maycee Barber and Alexa Grasso. Also on the PPV portion of this card is a Top 15 middleweight matchup between Kevin Gastelum and Ian Heinisch, a middleweight clash between Maki Pitolo and Julian Marquez, and a…
The sports betting world features plenty of different wagers. Moneylines, point spreads, and totals are among the most-popular bets. Parlays are yet another highly popular type of bet. They provide an opportunity to win a large payout for a small wager. If you’re somebody who likes chasing big payouts, then you’ll appreciate this aspect. However, you should also keep in mind that many consider parlays to be sucker bets. This term implies that these wagers are terrible deals. But does a parlay always have to be a sucker bet? The following guide answers this question by discussing the basics of…
B ill 940, filed early this month by House Speaker Adrienne Jones, provides a legislative framework for sports betting in Maryland, which voters authorized with a referendum last year. The measure would allow both casinos and race tracks — which have previously battled for control over sportsbooks — to each have a piece of the action. HB 940 is the first of what could be several proposals as legislators work to hammer out the logistics for sports betting. Maryland voters decided in November to authorize sports wagers, joining more than a dozen states that allow betting on athletics, but left…
C larion Gaming has confirmed the development of ICE Connect, an invitation-only Executive Summit program that uses algorithms to scientifically match qualified, senior-level decision-makers who have both buying power and immediate requirements with industry-leading solution providers. ICE Connect is being curated by California-based Quartz Events, which was acquired by Clarion in 2020 and is the fastest-growing producer of invitation-only executive summits, with 80% of Fortune 100 companies participating in their events last year. ICE Connect will run 21 June – 25 June (Europe focus) and 28 June – 2 July (North America focus), with a repeat of this schedule taking…
The firm expects to be the first esports-vertical focused sportsbook with a state license in the US E sports Entertainment Group said Tuesday it submitted its gaming license application with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. “This is our first gaming license application in the US, and once approved, we believe we will be the first esports-vertical focused sportsbook with a state license in the US,” Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group, said in a press release. “According to a study from data firm Interpret, over 50% of U.S. esports fans said they are likely to engage in…
H arrah’s Las Vegas has introduced a hybrid craps table that uses a digital board and payment system with live dice — Aruze Gaming America’s Roll to Win Craps. Caesars Entertainment, which owns Harrah’s, said it is the only game of its kind on the Las Vegas Strip. It allows players to shoot live dice across a large LED playing field and place all their bets electronically. “We anticipate our guests will gravitate towards the game’s approachability and exciting features,” Dan Walsh, senior vice president and general manager of Harrah’s Las Vegas, said in a press release. “We strive to…
C an Live Casino as a vertical continue to increase its popularity in the region as land-based casinos reopen? The shutdown of sports and indeed, land-based casinos in 2020 drove unprecedented numbers of customers online in what was undoubtedly a challenging time for all. Players who would be intimately familiar with casino classics such as Blackjack or Roulette suddenly found their only route to enjoy such games was online casinos, in a live dealer environment. Naturally, some players will return instantly to their favoured gaming venues when they reopen, but for some, the benefits that Live dealer games can bring…
Russell Wilson heading to the Las Vegas Raiders? That’s what the oddsmakers are saying. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback has been in the news in the last couple of days for his comments on the kind of protection he gets in the pocket and his desire to be part of the team’s decision-making group when it comes to future personnel hiring. These statements have fueled speculations that Wilson could end up in a trade that would send Wilson away from the only home he’s known in his entire NFL career. Raiders as Betting Favorites With the rumors spreading like wildfire, the…
Earlier this week, Bellator announced that it will soon be hosting a stacked light-heavyweight tournament beginning in April. One of the men scheduled to compete in this tournament is Ryan Bader, the current heavyweight champion for the promotion. His participation now leaves Bellator’s heavyweight division in limbo. There are several men closing in on a title shot at heavyweight. Today, we’ll talk about what these fighters will be facing this year. We will also talk about the exciting tournament kicking off in a couple months. Here’s what we know. Showtime is the New Home for Bellator MMA Over the past…
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