Author: Andy Nelson

William Hill filed a remarkable lawsuit Tuesday against FanDuel, alleging copyright infringement of its New Jersey sports betting marketing materials. The complaint in New Jersey District Court accuses FanDuel of directly copying and pasting William Hill’s “How To Bet Guide” as its own. William Hill also alleges FanDuel ripped off its material for use on multiple websites. William Hill seeks unspecified damages from FanDuel,…

Once again, Indiana is acting as the testing ground for a sports body's effort to influence sports betting legislation. Months after the NBA and MLB debuted their proposed framework there, the NCAA is following suit, but rejecting the so-called integrity fee concept. The governing body of college sports submitted testimony during a sports betting hearing conducted last week: The NCAA — in what appears to be…

The American Gaming Association (AGA) is reporting that the NBA and MLB will get a $1.7 billion revenue increase from legal sports betting. In total, the AGA anticipates legal sports betting will boost profits for the four major pro leagues by $4.2 billion. The AGA bases the forecast on work done by Nielsen Sports. This adds to the figures previously published for the NFL and…

Football wagers took off in September as expected, helping Mississippi sports betting to a robust second month of revenue. The first full month of football betting led to nearly $4 million in revenue for Mississippi casinos, according to information from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. With little football on the calendar in August, this month became the one to watch as gridiron action took off…

We’ll take a look back at the recent Congressional sports betting hearing in this short series. In part three, we take a look at the questions and responses from members of the House Judiciary Committee and examine some of the supplemental statements filed with the committee. Part one: The NFL Part two: The witnesses The illegal sports betting market Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner expressed skepticism that the…

Bitcoin has been called the “new currency for online bettors”, and by the rise in the digital currency's popularity in the last few years, it is difficult to disagree. It isn't just your typical sportsbooks and sparkling new trendy betting websites that have adopted the crypto-currency as its newest way to do business. Offshore betting and sportsbooks have turned to bitcoin when taking bets…

NJ Congressman calls for sports betting ban lift. NJ congressman Frank Pallone reassured his place relating to the federal Sports betting ban. Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey, mentioned throughout a congressional listening to related to MMA rules within the state that he believes that the federal ban on sports activities betting activity must be lifted. PASPA, or the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection…

The Mexican online betting market stood at US$2 billion in the last 12 months. However, 90% of US $1.8 billion was made through unlawful online websites. The knowledge was made public by the President of the Association of Licensees and Suppliers of Games and Draws (ASPJAC), Alfonso Pérez Lizuar. Lizuar instructed native media El Financiero: “The gaming business in Mexico is struggling. As a…

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the New Jersey Appeal by oral arguments over whether or not states ought to have the facility to legalize sports activities wagering. The failed federal ban on sports betting is driving an unlawful, underground market of not less than $150 billion yearly, argues an amicus brief filed within the United States Supreme Court by the American…

The last routine season week of the year for numerous college football teams has now arrived. This is one of the best weeks of the season, due to the fact that there are games all week. Games on Tuesday and Wednesday, precede Thanksgiving Day games, and after that Friday and Saturday there is a great slate too. Let's take a couple of minutes for…