Florida’s sports betting legalization is expected to pass. Potential legal challenges are on the horizon, citing a constitutional amendment from 2018. The biggest contributor to getting that amendment passed was the Seminole Tribe. LAS VEGAS – Florida’s online sports betting legalization plans are proceeding apace, with a special session convened to pass them after Governor … Read more
Washington state has agreed to two more modified tribal compacts. These compacts would allow sports betting on the casinos run by the Kalispel and Snoqualmie tribes. These tribes join the Tulalip and Squamish tribe as tribes that can offer sports betting after renegotiating their compacts. LAS VEGAS – The state of Washington has reached agreements … Read more
Nebraska’s voters voted for regulated online gambling in 2020. The state legislature is poised to restrict some aspects of sports betting. This could leave Nebraska Cornhuskers fans unable to bet on their favorite team. LAS VEGAS – Nebraska’s voters gave the go ahead to regulate sports betting in the state in 2020, but the legislature … Read more
The CDC is now recommending that those who are fully vaccinated are allowed to be indoors without masks. Consequently, Las Vegas casinos are removing their mask mandates. They are not tracking vaccination status, instead relying on the honor system. LAS VEGAS – The CDC released a statement to the effect that fully vaccinated people do … Read more
The New York Knicks are locked for the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks are battling with the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks for seeding position. The Knicks have -170 odds to lose in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. LAS VEGAS – The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs for the first time … Read more
Tennessee has set a record for sports betting handle in the first six months of operations. More than $1 billion in sports bets have been placed at Tennessee’s sportsbooks. Tennessee uses only online sportsbooks, with no retail or brick and mortar sportsbooks allowed in the state. LAS VEGAS – Tennessee’s unique online-only sportsbook model has … Read more
The Colorado Avalanche have +500 odds to win the 2021 Stanley Cup. The Vegas Golden Knights are just behind them, with +550 odds. The Avalanche can wrap up the top seed in the West with a victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. LAS VEGAS – The NHL Playoffs are almost set, and the … Read more
Casino revenue in the United States reached an all time high in Q1 2021. Revenue increased more than 20% over Q4 2020. Sports betting revenue increased 270% over Q1 2020. LAS VEGAS – The casino industry appears to be recovering nicely from the COVID-19 pandemic, as Q1 of 2021 brought record profits. According to the … Read more
Medina Spirit is a +185 favorite to win the Preakness Stakes. The horse was allowed to run in the Stakes after a deal was reached with trainer Bob Baffert. The deal subjects Medina Spirit and Concert Tour to extra testing before the race. LAS VEGAS – The odds for the Preakness Stakes are out, following … Read more
MGM’s casinos and resorts in Las Vegas have received approval to reopen fully. This approval applies specifically to their gaming floors, and not restaurants. They join Wynn Resorts and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as approved to reopen gaming at 100% capacity. LAS VEGAS – MGM’s casinos in Las Vegas have been approved to reopen … Read more