Sports Betting
A FanDuel Sportsbook bettor turned $10 into $192,324.65 after hitting a seven-leg parlay comprised of three NBA playoff same-game parlays. A FanDuel Sportsbook gambler made a $10 wager on a seven-leg same-game parlay, three same-game parlay bets The FanDuel gambler correctly picked seven players to go over their respective props Sunday to make bank. […]
Aaron LaBerge, president and CTO of Disney Entertainment and ESPN, will leave the company in June after more than 20 years, after which he will join casino and sports betting operator PENN Entertainment as chief technology officer. Aaron LaBerge to exit for personal reasons related to his family, looks forward to joining PENN Entertainment […]
The National Council of Legislators For Gaming States (NCLGS) is planning to review the gambling industry’s progress in Pennsylvania during its summer meetings this July. The meetings are scheduled to be held at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, and prominent members of the state’s gambling industry are expected to be on the “Welcome to Pennsylvania!” panel. NCLGS […]
In September, Kentucky launched legal online sports betting. The running of the 150th Kentucky Derby this past weekend was the first time bettors could place wagers in person at Churchill Downs. Over the weekend, the Kentucky Derby set several new betting handle records. Churchill Downs announced that $320.5 million was wagered from all sources on […]
In September, Kentucky launched legal online sports betting. The running of the 150th Kentucky Derby this past weekend was the first time bettors could place wagers in person at Churchill Downs. Over the weekend, the Kentucky Derby set several new betting handle records. Churchill Downs announced that $320.5 million was wagered from all sources on […]
The NFL has reinstated six players who were suspended for the 2023 season for violating the league’s gambling policy. Sports betting was first legalized by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018. NFL reinstates Shaka Toney, Quintez Cephus, Rashod Berry, Demetrius Taylor, C.J. Moore, and Isaiah Rodgers from gambling suspensions In April, the NFL reinstated then-Washington […]
When Shohei Ohtani entered the MLB, he needed a personnel translator to help him communicate. He used Ippe Mizuhara and the two became very close. Mizuhara worked as his assistant, and translator, and was a good friend of Shohie. That was until Mizuhara was involved in a massive gambling scandal. Ippe Mizuhara stole $16 million […]
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday to talk about the impact that sports betting has made on players, officiating and whether it could be affecting the outcome of games. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league “didn’t support” the legalization of sports betting, believes it must adjust “I haven’t felt […]
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved Play N’ GO a manufacturer license on April 5. Roughly two weeks later, Play N’ GO announced they were launching in Pennsylvania via Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers online casino. Play N’ GO continues its growing partnership with BetMGM in the US gambling market. Vice President of Gaming Product […]
On Monday, a man came forward to claim the $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot. His name was Cheng “Charlie” Saephan. He purchased more than 20 tickets at the Plaid Pantry in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Saephan is an immigrant who has been living in the United States since 1994. Unfortunately, Charlie is also battling cancer. Saephan has […]
