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Sports betting has grown immensely in popularity over the last decade, becoming a billion-dollar industry in the United States. However, the laws surrounding sports betting vary significantly from state to state. As of 2023, here is an overview of the sports betting laws in each state. Sports Betting Laws by State 1. Nevada: Nevada was the first state to legalize sports betting and has…
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Recently the New Zealand Government has discovered that multiple offshore gambling sites have been using the official New Zealand web address (.nz). At least 13 offshore gambling sites operating outside of New Zealand has been using the web address. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) told media sources that the 13 sites are now blocked. New Zealand carries a reputation of being a well-regulated…
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With Luka Doncic a lock to win the 2019 Rookie of the Year, we saw no reason to make people wait until the end of the season to receive their winnings, so we are paying out $150,000 in winning tickets for those who bet Doncic during the season. For the unlucky ones who bet on someone else, should Luka not win the 2019 NBA…
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Even with the federal sports betting ban removed offshore sportsbooks and other offshore wagering services are in no imminent danger of going away. On May 22nd, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was unconstitutional. The PASPA act was first enacted in 1992 and was a federal law that banned domestic sports betting in 46…
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The NFL – love it or hate it – is a powerhouse. It’s not just about the bone-crunching hits or those Hail Mary passes that make you spill your beer. It’s also a massive betting market, raking in billions each year. If you’re thinking about diving into the world of NFL wagering, you’ll quickly find that props, or “proposition bets,” are where things get…
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Many jaws hit the floor when New Mexico became the fifth state to offer sports betting following the repeal of PASPA by the Supreme Court. New Mexico sports betting is a head scratcher because the state hasn't passed legislation authorizing sports betting. Instead, the Pueblo of Santa Ana tribe took matters into its own hands and opened a sportsbook at its Santa Ana Star…
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The best way to bet on sports is through one of the many top-rated online sportsbooks that make up a large percentage of the action in the entire sports betting industry. There are any number of online betting outlets to choose from and many avid sports bettors have active online accounts with multiple online books as a way to shop for the best betting…
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The Canadian Gaming Association CGA wants single-game sports betting to be legal in Canada and it wants the NHL’s help to make it happen. The Canadian Gaming Association estimates some $14 billion in Canadian bets are handled by the offshore markets. Legalizing single-game wagering is key to breaking the black market and the NHL can help. (Image: NHL.com) President and CEO of the CGA…
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Reports of the death of Nevada sports betting in the new legal US market appear to be greatly exaggerated. Sportsbooks in the Silver State took a record-breaking $571 million in wagers in September. That appears to be the largest total in Nevada history, tracing back to the start of record-keeping in 1984. Nevada sports betting hit its previous high of $565 million in October…
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Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City launched its sportsbook Thursday, bringing a ninth operator into New Jersey sports betting. William Hill operates the new sportsbook at Tropicana, and threw open the doors in time for the second half of football season. Bets will be taken in the North Tower Casino for now, while a new 5,000-square-foot sportsbook is built out. The casino also…
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