Category: Sports Betting and Fantasy News
Current State of Online Sports Betting in Maryland
Online sports betting is becoming increasingly popular in Maryland as more and more people look for ways to place bets on their favorite teams. There are a number of reasons why this is the case, but one of the most significant is that it offers a convenient way to do so. Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar sportsbooks, online sports betting sites can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. In other words, you can place bets on your favorite teams from the comfort of your own home or even on the go. Another reason why online sports betting is becoming more…
Update on a Possible Las Vegas MLB Team
Sin City has been able to secure both NHL and NFL teams over the past few years. And now, a Las Vegas MLB team is a step closer. Rumors have been flying about a professional baseball team in Vegas for years, and perhaps even an NBA team, ever since professional baseball and hockey both found new homes in the desert. One major obstacle to this has been a “relocation fee” that Major League Baseball normally charges teams to relocate. That fee can easily have been hundreds of millions of dollars. However, according to a story in the Las Vegas Journal-Review,…
Kansas Sports Betting Launch Deadline Set
Kansas sports betting was passed less than two months ago, but that has not stopped Governor Laura Kelly from setting some aggressive goals for the launch. After signing the legislation into law last week, we said that she hoped to see bets being accepted as early as the upcoming NFL season. Governor Kelly stated that “Legalizing sports betting is a common-sense solution that will keep Kansans’ money in Kansas”. And while her hopes on a September roll out may optimistic, state regulators are required to have guidelines in place for a launch of operations no later than January 1st, 2023….
Why Sports Betting is Booming Globally in 2022
Sports betting is booming, but nothing new. It has been around for centuries, with the first recorded bet being placed on a horse race in 16th century England. However, sports betting has undergone something of a renaissance in recent years, thanks to the growth of online gambling platforms and the increasing popularity of sports such as football and basketball in countries across each continent. And this trend looks set to continue in 2022, with sports betting expected to boom globally. In 2022, it is estimated that sports betting will generate over $1 trillion in revenue. This is a staggering figure,…
Why do Sports Stars Enjoy Playing Poker?
There is no shortage of celebrities who enjoy playing poker, and often for high stakes. The obvious reason that some people would attribute to this is that, well, they’re celebrities and they have a certain amount of disposable income. In other cases, it might be because there is a lucrative endorsement out there from a poker company, and who would turn that down? Sports stars including Cristiano Ronaldo have taken that plunge in recent years, and have helped to give an added touch of glamor to both online and land-based casino play. The key question in all of this is:…
Maryland Online Sports Betting by NFL Season?
Wagering on sporting events may be legal, but Maryland online sports betting is what residents have really been waiting for. And now, with the help of their Governor, they may get their wish by this fall. Yes, Governor Larry Hogan has actually been pushing a a state committee forward in hopes they could get a mobile sports betting agreement in place before the kickoff of this years NFL season. And as states all around Maryland launch mobile betting, frustrations grow with the Governor and state residents. Both Virginia and West Virginia, as well as Pennsylvania, have all been able to…



















