Betting on sports may be legal there, but Mississippi online sports betting is a totally different animal. After quickly moving through their House of Representatives, the Mississippi Sports Wagering Act died in the Senate. Undeterred, legislators are preparing to open the 2025 legislative session soon, with the issue of mobile sports bets at the top of some agendas. The primary points of contention between the House and Senate were the licensing and taxation structures for online sportsbooks. Some senators voiced concerns that legal internet sports bets could harm the state’s physical casinos, while others argued that excluding online casino games…

The opening week of the American football season is in the books, and betting on NFL games is off to a good start as well. This year, our friends at the American Gaming Association forecast that American sports bettors will place about $35 billion in wagers with legal sportsbooks. “With the excitement of another NFL season upon us, Americans are placing their bets with the confidence that the legal sports betting market is prioritizing consumer protection and responsibility” said AGA President and CEO, Bill Miller. The expansion and growth of the legal betting on NFL games across the country is…

The 2024 NFL betting season is ready to kick off! And players living in legal jurisdictions have many special offers and promotions to choose from, depending on what they value most! Plus, the Tropicana Las Vegas has officially set an implosion date! Hello friends, I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend, but the question on everyone’s mind is: Are you ready for some football? Well, what about some NFL betting? We’ve got promotion and special offer information from DraftKings to FanDuel to Caesars and beyond! But first, if you haven’t heard the Tropicana has finally and officially set…

It’s almost “go time” for the 2024 professional football season! And MGM Resorts sportsbooks, along with the BetMGM NFL betting app, have gone through some changes for this year which players will appreciate. These updates are designed to simplify the sports betting process and expand the options available to bettors. And at the heart of these improvements are exclusive markets driven by Entain’s advanced betting modeling. That new play-by-play simulation-based pricing models, which were first introduced during the 2024 baseball season, are now being utilized for BetMGM NFL betting. This includes a wider array of football betting markets than ever…

The US sports betting industry is under fire after several major scandals involving professional athletes and gambling. Now the main stream media is calling for changes amid concerns of addiction risks and player protections. Enter the SAFE Bet Act, which could bring some big changes to the American sports betting industry, but could also save it. As I prepare to leave for my summer vacation both the NBA and NHL championship series are underway, and with them lots of US sports betting action. On that note, I would like to leave you with some good news before I take my…

Today marked the grand opening of the new ESPN Bet branded sportsbook and restaurant at Hollywood Casino in Detroit, Michigan. Spanning 4,500 square feet on the upper floor of the casino, this sportsbook represents their inaugural retail location within the PENN Entertainment network. Boasting state-of-the-art betting kiosks, expansive big-screen TVs, a captivating 30-foot video wall, and an array of elevated bar food and drinks, the ESPN Bet sportsbook and restaurant promises an unparalleled sports viewing and betting experience. Situated amidst Hollywood Casino’s premium dining options, it adds another layer of excitement to the vibrant entertainment hub. John Drake, General Manager…