Sports Betting in the News — Weekly Round-up for June 22, 2018

New Study Indicates That Most Fantasy Sports Players Are Likely To Bet On Sports Ipsos research found that even fantasy sports players who do not presently bet on sports events are likely to do so With sports betting now the centre of attention in the United States following the recent Supreme Court strike down of the restrictive PASPA, a new...

World Series of Poker (WSOP) — Weekly Round-up for June 15, 2018

World Series Of Poker Dealer's Choice Event Attracts Larger Entry Field 406 entries this year compared to 364 in last year's competition The World Series of Poker $1,500 buy-in Dealer's Choice event this year is in the record books, with 406 entries, an improvement over last year's field of 364. Denver player Jeremy Harkin (44) emerged the winner this year,...

How It Feels To Win The U.S. Powerball

Accountant was returning a product to a convenience store when a number caught his eye... US media over the weekend carried the story of New Jersey accountant Tayeb Souami’s $302 million win on the Powerball lottery, revealing that it all started by chance when he bought what his wife felt was an overpriced bottle of orange juice from a convenience...

Live Dealer Provider Extends 888 Partnership

888 selects Evolution Live Casino for its New Jersey Market debut Live online casino dealer provider Evolution Gaming has announced that it has extended its partnership with online casino operator 888casino, which has selected Evolution Live Casino for its push into the New Jersey online gaming market in the US. 888casino is fully regulated in the state of New Jersey....

U.S. Sports Teams Seeking Sponsorship Deals

William Hill US chief exec says there's no shortage of deals despite earlier sports opposition to wider legalised sports betting The sports leagues may have bitterly opposed New Jersey's ultimately successful attempt to achieve the liberalisation of sports betting in the United States, but they're certainly interested now in doing deals with betting operators, says Joe Asher, chief executive of...

Free To Play Tropicana Sports Launch

For sports enthusiasts to flex their sporting knowledge Tropicana Atlantic City Casino & Resort has partnered with Chalkline Sports to launch Tropicana Sports, a free-to-play destination where sports enthusiasts can test their knowledge for a chance to win real prizes including overnight hotel stays, complimentary meals, drinks, experiences and VIP parties. “This innovative platform will give our players the thrills...

New Jersey Gambling Market in the News — Weekly Round-up for June 15, 2018

Draftkings Submit New Jersey License Application Expansion into sports betting Daily fantasy sports provider DraftKings has submitted its application for a sports betting license to New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). The application for the Casino Service Industry Enterprise License follows DraftKings’ partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel, a pre-requisite for market entry. In support of its intentions, DraftKings has...

Michigan Online Gambling Bill Through The House

Assembly lawmakers vote for Iden bill 68 v.40 Just when the pessimists were predicting another fruitless year for online gambling in Michigan, the state lawmakers confounded them on Tuesday night by passing Rep. Brandt Iden's online gambling bill on a 68 vs. 40 vote. It was a close run thing – the Legislature adjourned on the same day as bill...

Sports Betting in the News — Weekly Round-up for June 15, 2018

Paddy Power Betfair Clinches U.S. Sports Betting Deals Retail, online and mobile sports betting covered in agreements with US companies Paddy Power Betfair has joined the US sports betting rush with agreements to provide retail, online and mobile sports betting with Meadowlands racetrack in New Jersey and harness racing venue Tioga Downs in New York, taking early advantage oif the...

Golden Nugget Online Casino Player Hits The Jackpot

Divine Fortune progressive slot delivers on a $2 stake The Golden Nugget online casino in Atlantic City has reported that a New Jersey online punter named Amy hit a $240,026 jackpot on the Divine Fortune progressive slot this week... on a stake of just $2. The player, who lives in North Jersey, is a newcomer to online gambling and won...