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How NBA Sports Betting Could Pan Out In 2019

Betting has been a major topic of discussion since before the United States Supreme Court abolished the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and lifted the federal ban on sports betting in May. A number of states have followed through with their own legislation to regulate their respective sports betting markets but not many […]

By Sienna Walker

Jim Sensenbrenner Mulls the Restoration of PASPA

November 20, 2018

Photo Credit: Flickr After the repeal of PASPA, much has seemed to change in the United States, and all for the better – especially if you are a bookmaker or a casino. However, a senior US politician may have attempted to resuscitate the Wire Act by writing directly to U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. […]

By Leanne Simmons

AGA Reiterates Position on Sports Betting at Subcommittee

September 28, 2018

Regulation of the gambling and sports wagering industry have been a hot topic. Even more so that the distinct lines between the two operations have been blurred to accommodate both activities rather readily. Casinos are no longer just the bastions of poker tables, roulettes and slot machines. There is quite a fair bit that’s currently […]

By Ameana Jones

New Jersey's Murphy Signs Sports Betting Bill into Law

June 12, 2018

Photo Credit: Flickr.com The much-ballyhooed sports bill has finally been signed into law by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy who has recently concluded his overview of the document. As a result, sports betting is now a reality in New Jersey and opeations may start as early as Thursday. Let’s explore the events that ultimately led […]

By Sienna Walker

New Jersey Awaits Murphy's Signature to Legalize Sports Betting

June 8, 2018

Legal sports betting in New Jersey may soon become a fact. After the scrapping of PASPA, spearheaded by the state in SCOTUS and costing slightly over $8 million in legal bills, the final goal is well within reach. All that is necessary at this point is for NJ Governor Phil Murphy to put his signature […]

By Nate Wheeler

Delaware Legalizes Landbased Sports Betting First!

June 5, 2018

Delaware has become the first state for legalized sports betting following the recent debacle of PASPA, a piece of legislation that had kept the activity at bay for years. Now that the sluice gates of sports betting have finally been pried open, all the winnings will go your way! It’s hardly only states that are […]

By Michael Naydenov

Connecticut After PASPA – iGaming a Possibility

June 1, 2018

The United States is a perforated region when it comes to the legal status of all things gambling. You may opt for your regulated casinos in Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware, with a few outliers here and there, or plunge in sports betting action in a few fringe areas. However, even with the recent repeal […]

By Jana Newland

AGA Champions Sports Betting, May Support Online Gambling

May 25, 2018

The American Gaming Association (AGA) continues to endorse sports betting, especially now after the repeal of the 1992 PASPA. While the support for sports betting has been vocal, AGA has been reluctant to broach the topic of online gambling. However, this may now be changing. The recent decision of the US Supreme Court for states […]

By Ameana Jones

Scientific Games Reshuffles Teams of Executives

May 22, 2018

One of America’s largest provider of gambling products, Scientific Games (SG) is pushing ahead with its expansion plans. The company has recently added Doug Albregts who will serve as Executive Vice President and Group CEO for the company’s Gaming Division. Tim Butcher will assume the role of Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President, in […]