Geoff Zochodne
Sport to bet on: Golf or NASCAR
Sports movie: Senna
Sports snack: Giant pretzel
Covers feature: Odds and betting lines
Nate Diaz over Donald Cerrone at UFC 141. I was in Las Vegas at the time and saw my bet win while watching the fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Georgia Senate’s Sports Betting Resolution Sounds Headed for House Amendments
If there are amendments, it could take time to get Georgia lawmakers to concur on the changes, and there is only so much time left in this legislative session.
The Only iGaming Expansion This Year May Come from Within
More brands, more games, and more handle are all possibilities within existing iGaming jurisdictions.
With Online Sports Betting Launched, North Carolina Regulators Turn to Horse Racing, Retail Openings
The legislation that authorized online sports betting in the Tar Heel State did the same for pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing, the launch of which is still TBD.
Canadian Match-Fixing Paper Says Sports Betting Revenue Sharing Needed
A new funding mechanism in response to the threat posed by match-fixing is a novel idea, and it comes as Canadian sports organizations have become more concerned about competition manipulation amidst the growth of legal wagering in the country.
Minnesota Committee Advances Sports Betting Bill — but Time is Running Out
Recent changes to sports betting-related legislation in the Minnesota Senate could prompt pushback from both opponents and supporters, especially after the removal of in-game wagering from the measure.
Early North Carolina Data Suggests Online Sports Betting Boom
North Carolina is the ninth-most populous state in the U.S. and it is the largest state to launch online sports betting (not counting Florida's relaunch last year) since Ohio in early 2023.
New York Senator Introduces Season-Long Prop and Award Betting Bill
The measure would amend the Empire State’s gambling laws to explicitly permit wagering on season-long props and awards futures.
Vermont Bans College Player Prop Betting, Joins Other Legal Sports Wagering States
The latest bans now mean a majority of states in the U.S. prohibit or limit college player prop betting, as lawmakers and regulators grow more concerned about student-athlete harassment.
Ontario Asks Court If Online Sports Betting Can Include Foreign Gamblers
Ontario’s government announced Monday that it filed a reference with the province’s Court of Appeal in February asking whether allowing residents to play online games and to bet with people outside of Canada is legal.
North Carolina Officially Launches Online Sports Betting, Becomes 30th State with Mobile Wagering
Eight online sports betting sites began accepting action in the Tar Heel State at around noon on Monday.
Online Sports Betting Launches in North Carolina Today. Here’s What You Need to Know.
As with every state launch, there are some unique features of the Tar Heel State debut.
Stephen A. Smith Bets You Know Sports — Even If You Don't
A lesson from Stephen A. Smith on knowing your audience in sports and sports betting.
iGaming Legalization Efforts in New York in ‘Holding Pattern,’ Senator Says
The comments come as legalization of iGaming in the United States continues to lag sports betting.
Sports Betting Legalization Closer in Texas Than California, BetMGM CEO Suggests
In Texas, the legalization lobby might have gained another ally with the recent multibillion-dollar purchase of a controlling stake in the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks by the families behind casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp.
North Carolina's Launch of Online Sports Betting is Big for NASCAR
NASCAR expects that North Carolina will wager more on the sport than other states.
Caesars Sportsbook Gets Head Start in North Carolina with Tribal Partner
The catch is that if North Carolina residents want to gamble using Caesars' online wagering platform, they will have to be on the tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Louisiana Bill Proposes Bump to Sports Betting Promo Deduction Limit
If approved by the legislature, H.B. 473 would increase the amount of free bets and other promotional play that Louisiana's online sportsbook operators can deduct from their taxable revenue.
Alberta Budget Pledges $1M for Online Gambling Review, Eyes Revenue Growth
The Alberta government released its 2024 budget on Thursday, and the $73.2-billion spending plan includes additional detail about what the province intends to do about iGaming.
North Carolina May See More College Sports Betting Than Others with Mobile Launch
Statewide online sports betting is scheduled to launch on March 11 in North Carolina, and regulators say players can start signing up with the state’s new mobile bookmakers and depositing on Friday.
Ontario Officially Bans Athletes in Online Sports Betting, iGaming Advertising
Internet gambling operators used a variety of athletes and celebrities to tout their websites in connection with the launch of Ontario’s competitive market for online sports betting and casino wagering in April 2022.