"Being in the world of sports betting has been a way of honoring my late grandfather. The old New Yorker relocated to Las Vegas when I was young, and passed his years of experience betting on sports to me. My pursuit of this profession was to honor his memory, and it has kept me connected to him long after he passed."
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DC Files Lawsuit Against Former Sports Betting Operator Intralot
The District has sued Inralot for $6.5 million for lying when they were awarded the sole sports betting operating license due to making false promises. The suit accuses Intralot and a subcontractor of making an illegal deal to cut out local businesses.
Jan 14, 2025
Sports Betting 
TwinSpires Files Lawsuit Against Michigan Regulator After Suspension
TwinSpires' parent company, Churchill Downs, has filed a new lawsuit against the MGCB this week to keep its ADW horse racing platform open in Michigan. The move comes after TwinSpires refused to comply with a shutdown order from the operator.
Jan 13, 2025
Sports Betting 
TwinSpires Refuses to Comply with Shut Down Order in Michigan
Michigan’s top regulator has ordered TwinSpires to immediately cease advance deposit wagering operations in the state after ignoring their previous request. The operator's refusal to comply has led to a hearing where more penalties and fines could be assessed.
Jan 10, 2025
Sports Betting 
New Nebraska Bill Would Allow Wagering on In-State College Teams
Nebraska State Senator Tom Brandt has introduced Legislative Bill 63 to the state legislature this week, which would legalize betting on in-state college teams. The extra tax revenue generated from those wagers would be used to lower property taxes for residents.
Jan 10, 2025
Sports Betting 
California Sports Betting Hopes Dimmed After Tribes File Lawsuits
Several California tribes have joined together to file lawsuits against gambling operators, accusing them of offering games only allowed at tribal casinos. The lawsuits show that trust with the tribes remains broken, dampening hopes for legal sports betting over the next few years.
Jan 09, 2025
Sports Betting 
Opponents of Sports Betting in Minnesota Deliver Scathing Message
Minnesota Senator John Marty held a Wednesday hearing about the dangers of sports betting as the legislature's considerations a bill to legalize the industry. The group faced some pushback from Senator Nick Frentz, one of the industry’s top supporters.
Jan 08, 2025
Sports Betting 
FanDuel Projections Reflect Rough NFL Season for Sportsbooks
FanDuel Sportsbook’s parent company, Flutter, has lowered its revenue projections for the NFL season as betting favorites won at the highest rate in two decades. Fortunately, the operator's international success has helped to offset the disappointing betting season.
Jan 08, 2025
Sports Betting 
DraftKings Launches Subscription Service for Stepped Up Parlays
DraftKings has launched DraftKings+ in New York, a subscription service that allows users to receive stepped-up parlays with boosted odds for bigger payouts. Users will be charged $20 per month for the service, which is only offered by DraftKings.
Jan 03, 2025
Sports Betting 
Minnesota Senator to Hold Hearing Over Dangers of Sports Betting
Minnesota State Senator John Marty has scheduled a hearing for January 8 to discuss the economic, health, and social dangers of legal sports betting. The effort to legalize the industry is expected to be the strongest the state has seen since PASPA was overturned.
Jan 03, 2025
Sports Betting 
Oklahoma Sees First Sports Betting Bill of 2025 Session Introduced
Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced the first sports betting bill of the 2025 legislation session, but relations with the state’s tribes remain a hurdle. If passed, the bill would allow the tribes and legislature to build a framework for the market.
Jan 03, 2025
Sports Betting 