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Offshore Sportsbooks: A Guide to Online Betting Beyond US Borders Over time, offshore sportsbooks have gained popularity among US bettors seeking a more comprehensive range of options, competitive odds, and generous bonuses. While domestic sports betting options are expanding across the United States, offshore sportsbooks continue attracting bettors with extensive offerings. In this article, we'll explore offshore sportsbooks, their operations, and some of the…
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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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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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A draft of a federal sports betting bill has appeared in Congress in which the federal government would have to approve state laws legalizing sports gambling. Here's a copy of the draft bill: Sports Betting Discussion Draft Legal Sports Report is not aware of who authored the draft, or who had a hand in its creation. After promises from more than one senator to…
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Some operators and major US sports leagues apparently are working together to get a law passed to legalize sports betting in Washington, D.C. At least three sports betting operators — MGM, DraftKings and FanDuel — are actively working with the NBA, Major League Baseball and the PGA Tour to pass a bill all of the parties involved could live with. The sports betting alliance at a glance The…
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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 first two weeks of November were the busiest yet for the young West Virginia sports betting industry. State-regulated operators took in more than $6 million in wagers across that span, recording the first $3 million week since the Aug. 30 launch. Though the numbers look decent in isolation, they don't show the sharp growth some some had projected for WV sports betting. A…
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Parx Casino has secured a partner to power its Pennsylvania sports betting operations. Owners Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment selected Kambi to run the books at both their flagship property and the South Philly Turf Club. Kambi is a business-facing operator from Europe with big ambitions in the expanding US market. Primary competitors IGT and SBTech also were rumored to be in contention for this deal. Greenwood CTO John Dixon…
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The UK's largest pay-TV broadcaster, Sky, has decided to limit gambling advertising to one spot per commercial break. The limits will come into force at the beginning of the soccer season next August. Steven van Rooyen, chief executive of Sky’s UK business, said: “Our customers are worried about gambling ads on TV – and we understand their concerns. That’s why we’ve committed to limiting…
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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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