Missouri is on track to launch legalized sports betting on December 1, as nine operators have applied for mobile licenses with the Missouri Gaming Commission. Two of those operators, DraftKings and Circa, have already secured un-tethered licenses, allowing them to offer mobile sports betting statewide without affiliation to a casino or sports team. The other seven applicants, including FanDuel, Caesars, bet365, ESPN Bet, BetMGM, Fanatics, and Underdog, are undergoing regulatory review. Under Missouri’s rules, some operators must form market access partnerships to qualify. FanDuel has partnered with Major League Soccer’s St. Louis CITY SC; BetMGM aligned with Century Casinos; bet365…

Las Vegas will be home away from home for visiting football fans with the return the Circa Huddle Up party series. Designed as the ultimate pre-game for professional football games in Las Vegas, the adults-only casino-resort will host celebrations for the opposing team’s supporters throughout the 2025-2026 professional football season. Each event will either consist of a pep rally at Stadium Swim, Circa’s iconic pool amphitheater, or a high-energy fan zone at Overhang Bar, located on the second story of the World’s Largest Sportsbook. All attendees who RSVP in advance will receive one complimentary specialty team-themed cocktail and be entered…

Three men’s college athletes have been permanently banned by NCAA basketball  amid an expanding probe into gambling violations involving college basketball. The ruling covers three former players: Mykell Robinson and Jalen Weaver of Fresno State, and Steven Vasquez of San Jose State. All three have been dismissed from their teams and are no longer enrolled. The NCAA found that the athletes wagered on their own games, shared inside information, and in some instances intentionally altered their performance to influence betting outcomes during the 2024-25 regular season. Investigators say Robinson and Vasquez, who were roommates during the 2023-24 NCAA basketball season,…

Circa Sports NFL contest has set a new benchmark in the sports betting industry by guaranteeing $31.6 million in prize money. The figure represents the largest guaranteed pool in history, surpassing the company’s own $20.2 million record from last year. The Million contest, which requires participants to submit five weekly picks against the spread, saw 5,685 entries. That total came in below the 6,000‐entry target, resulting in a $315,000 overlay to reach the $6 million guarantee. Despite the shortfall, the contest continues to attract strong participation due to its format and substantial payouts This year’s Circa Sports NFL contest lineup…

Sportsbooks are preparing for a record NFL betting season, with projections indicating that U.S. bettors will wager approximately $30 billion on the league this year. This marks an 8.5% increase from the previous season’s estimated $27.6 billion, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA). The surge in betting activity is attributed to the growing acceptance and legalization of sports betting across the United States, with 38 states and the District of Columbia now offering regulated sports betting options. DraftKings and BetMGM are among the operators experiencing significant growth. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins reported that betting activity has been surging ahead…

Nevada is once again gearing up for F1 Las Vegas, with crews scheduled to begin transforming the Strip into a world-class race circuit starting September 8. Preparations for the Grand Prix spectacle will stretch across 11 weeks, almost entirely during overnight hours, to minimize disruptions to daytime traffic and business operations. The project includes installing track barriers, lighting systems, and temporary pedestrian and vehicle bridges along the 3.8-mile circuit. Officials emphasized that weekend work on public streets is off the schedule, reflecting lessons learned from previous editions of the event. Community concerns have been addressed in this year’s construction plan….