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Two online sports betting bills filed in Mississippi
While Mississippi Congressman Casey Eure plans to officially lead a charge on sports betting in Mississippi, the rest of the lawmakers are setting things in motion. Over the past week, Democratic Rep. Cedric Burnettofficially introduced Mississippi’s online sports betting legislation, titled HB271. However, this current week, Republican Rep. Jay McKnightpresented the individual, titled legislation HB635to […]
Nevada Gaming Control Board website removed; it is unclear whether the site has been hacked | Casino and games
The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s website was down Thursday evening, but it’s unclear whether the site was hacked as messages on Google’s search engine suggested. A source familiar with the situation said no financial or personal information was disclosed. Last Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board posted that it had taken down its website, a […]
Live poker returns to Hollywood Casino in Grantville
After a long absence, live poker will return to the Hollywood Casino in Grantville next spring, casino officials said. Official return: The vice president and general manager of operations at Hollywood Casino locations in Pennsylvania, Tony Frabbieleverified on January 24th that live poker will officially be return to the casino during 1st quarter or during […]
Circa Owner Derek Stevens Takes Bettors to the NFC Championship Game | Betting
Circa owner Derek Stevens had so much fun at the Detroit Lions playoff game last week that he wants to share the experience with his customers. Two sports bettors will win seats on Stevens’ plane Sunday morning to the Bay Area, where they will watch the NFC championship game between the Lions and 49ers with […]
North Carolina allows online sports betting to begin on eve of ACC men’s basketball tournament
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) β Legal Online Sports Betting in North Carolina will begin in March, state gambling regulators decided Wednesday, setting the start date for the eve of the beloved Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament. Members of the state lottery commission, charged last year by the General Assembly with licensing sports gambling operators, voted […]
Mary Earps and Stuart Broad shortlisted for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Broad or Dettori would be worthy winners not only for stellar individual performances this year, but for careers that compare favorably in both achievement and longevity with anyone in the history of their sports. If England had won the Ashes, as they really should have, then the overall case for Broad would probably have been […]
IBIA and the Norwegian Online Gaming Industry Association agree on a memorandum of understanding promoting an integrity framework for licensing and betting in Norway
January 25, 2024 βThe International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the Norwegian Industry Association for Online Gaming / Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill (NBO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a cooperation framework to promote a safe local licensing and regulatory regime and effective in Norway, together with specific betting integrity provisions. With Finland […]
What time does it start tonight and who are the candidates?
The BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year awards celebrates its 70th anniversary tonight. Founded in 1954, Spoty does not necessarily reward the best sporting performance of the year but, as a public vote, recognizes the “personality” who has most captivated the British public in the last calendar year. What is that? Spoty is an annual […]
Daytona International Speedway partners with Hard Rock Bet to engage fans on and off the track
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (January 24, 2024) β It’s the fastest way to bet and the only legal way to bet on sports in Florida. Daytona International Speedway today announced a partnership with Hard Rock Digital to make its Hard Rock Bet platform the official sportsbook for the World Center of Racing and a licensed NASCAR […]
Mary Earps “humbled herself” after winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
It’s that time of year when everyone takes stock, looks back on the sporting year, hands out prizes (some more insignificant than others) and then waits for the inevitable criticism from those who have picked up the gongs. It’s as much a part of December as hangovers and family arguments. This year is no different. […]