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Maryland’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) has agreed to review applicants for up to 60 online sportsbook operators. This leaves plenty of legal sportsbooks to join the team in Maryland. Conceding to the pressure, the state’s SWARC dropped its plan to uphold the minority licensing cause. Maryland’s sports betting legislation has the window that…
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Churchill Downs Reached an Agreement to Acquire Ellis Park Racing & Gaming
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Ellis Park Racing & Gaming was a part of Enchantment Holdings, an affiliate of Laguna Development Corporation. On Thursday, Sept. 15, the horse track signed a definitive agreement to become part of Churchill Downs. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear was happy to hear that Ellis Park made an agreement to join Churchill Downs. He said in…
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Legal US Sports Betting Marks the $150 Billion Handle
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Dating back to May of 2018, state-by-state sports betting outside Nevada became legal. New Jersey and Delaware were the first legal markets, along with Nevada. Now, 27 states and the District of Columbia have gotten on that train to legalize the sports betting industry. Mobile sports betting has been the biggest factor in the rise…
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ESPN Legal Online Sports Betting Plans
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Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke at the D23 fan expo early this September. The ESPN brand was clearly on his mind. The sport giant’s sports betting app takes a ground up approach to building the necessary format. However, ESPN has never shied away in working with an established partner. Chapek commented on Disney’s third-quarter…
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FanDuel Sportsbook Opens in Boyd’s Kansas Star Casino
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Kansas has joined the states in legalized sports betting. Boyd Gaming did not waste any time in welcoming FanDuel Sportsbook aboard at the Kansas Star Casino. The official grand opening event featured a wager by Kansas State Wildcat Jordy Nelson. The “soft launch” opening was Sept. 1. FanDuel joined Barstool Sportsbook, BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, and…
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The Riverboat on the Potomac Welcomes PointsBet Sportsbook
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PointsBet has partnered with The Riverboat on the Potomac with a new retail sportsbook in Maryland. PointsBet Sportsbook will “also enjoy the Riverside location with stunning view.” PointsBet will feature an exclusive lounge area and bar setup to provide Maryland sports fans an “elite sports viewing and betting experience.” The retail sportsbook is highlighted by…
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