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NEW YORK — MGM Resorts is “offended by the concept” of an integrity fee being included in state sports betting regulations as proposed by the major sports leagues, according to chief executive Jim Murren. Speaking in New York, Murren said proposals for a mandated percentage of turnover to go to the leagues was “disturbing to us.” “I like the word integrity, but I believe we…

Mobile wagering soon will arrive for West Virginia sports betting, according to the state's lottery director. John Myers told the state's lottery commission Thursday that two casinos owned by Delaware North soon will offer mobile. Both Mardi Gras and Wheeling Island will launch retail and mobile simultaneously, according to Myers. “We’ve completed testing Delaware North, which includes both Mardi Gras and Wheeling Island casinos…

James Harden and LeBron James have emerged with the shortest odds to win the 2019 NBA MVP Award Harden is gunning for his second MVP trophy, while LeBron is aiming for his fifth The Field presents bettors with an intriguing list of All-Stars It’s amazing what a 54-point performance can do for your MVP odds. James Harden has leapt back into the NBA MVP…

The NBA continues to lead the charge for official data as it relates to the rollout of US sports betting. The pro basketball league announced its “first betting data partnerships in the US” with Sportradar and Genius Sports, according to a release from the NBA on Wednesday. “Sportradar and Genius Sports are proven leaders in data distribution and will deliver unparalleled, real-time official NBA betting…

Connor McDavid is consolidating his claim to best hockey player on the planet.  Two bad Canadian teams have something to cheer about: young stars in contention for hardware.  Two months into the year, who are the Hart, Vezina, Norris, and Calder favorites? Two months and about 25 games into the regular season, the contenders for the major player awards are emerging. Below, find the…

The odds for the 2019 Tour de France are out at Bovada.  Sky teammates Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas lead the pack.  Can Tom Dumoulin break Sky’s deathgrip on the Yellow Jersey? Geraint Thomas shocked the cycling world in 2018 when he captured his first Tour de France General Classification, besting teammate and three-time defending champion Chris Froome (3rd), who was undertaking the gruelling…

As a sports bettor, you may feel like you are at odds with your online sportsbook. You are always trying to take their money with winning bets and they are more than happy to take yours when you lose. This is why you will often times come across articles about gaining the betting edge on the online bookies in an effort to improve your…

Public, give yourself a hand: you cut into Nevada sports betting revenue in October just as you did elsewhere. A strong month for football bettors slashed gridiron win by about $18 million last month. That led to Nevada's overall hold coming down by nearly half, from a state-record $56 million to $29 million. Handle fell slightly from September, down from a best-ever $571 million…

The knockout stages of the 2018-19 Champions League are fast approaching Manchester City remain the favorites to win outright, followed closely by Barcelona Defending champs Real Madrid are having a disastrous season and are unlikely to defend the trophy The Group Stage of the Champions League is wrapping up, and a fair number of the big names are at risk of an early elimination. Spurs…

The Warriors remain the odds-on favorites to win the 2019 NBA championship The Raptors are off to their best start in franchise history and look poised to reach the Finals The Thunder are emerging as a legitimate threat in the West  The NBA season is nearly at its quarter point, and it’s becoming easier than ever to separate the contenders from the pretenders. We…