68-team fields on both the NCAA Division 1 men’s and women’s basketball sides start play next week Selection Sunday scheduled for tomorrow American Gaming Association projects big increase in betting on licensed platforms The American Gaming Association (AGA) is projecting that Americans will wager $3.3 billion across legal sportsbooks on the March Madness NCAA Division 1…
Month: March 2026
Virginia Senate Approves ‘Temporary’ Fairfax County Casino Nearly the Size of MGM National Harbor Without Voter Referendum
The Virginia Senate has approved a Fairfax County casino compromise The compromise authorizes a temporary casino without a local referendum If a permanent Fairfax casino is rejected through a referendum, the temporary casino would shutter On Friday, the Virginia Senate approved legislation that would allow slot machines, live dealer tables, and a sportsbook in Fairfax…
DraftKings’ Johnny Avello: Betting Might Make People Care About the Oscars Again
One Battle After Another betting favourite for Best Picture at DraftKings Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet duelling it out for Best Actor Jessie Buckley looks to be a betting lock for Best Actress Television viewership numbers for the Oscars have been a steady downward track for years now, from over 40 million viewers in…
Menominee Indian Tribe Says Environmental Assessment for Kenosha Casino Favorable
Hard Rock Kenosha has fielded a favorable Environmental Review The EA was handled by the Bureau of Indian Affairs The EA moves the tribal casino project closer to federal approval Wisconsin’s Menominee Indian Tribe says it has fielded a favorable Environmental Assessment (EA) from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for its casino proposal in Kenosha….
Caesars Should Seek Takeover Price Above $35, Says Analyst. Another Warns on Regulatory Issues.
Morningstar says Caesars should seek at least a 10% premium to the firm’s $35 fair value estimate Another analyst warned of potential regulatory headwinds if Fertitta wins the takeover tussle Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) should be able to command more in a possible takeover than the $34 a share Tilman Fertitta and the $33 per…
Wynn Resumes Construction at UAE Casino Site
Construction at Wynn Al Marjan Island resumed following a brief halt caused by Iranian attacks on UAE resorts Wynn says it’s in regular contact with the US and UAE governments Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) said earlier this week that construction at the site of its casino resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) resumed following…
Sen. Blumenthal: Prediction Markets Turned ‘War Into Casino Game,’ Bill Would Restore States’ Rights
Federal legislation seeks to give states the right to determine what sort of prediction market trading is allowed The Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act would also increase the minimum prediction market trading age from 18 to 21 United States Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is leading federal legislation that would prevent the US Commodity Futures…
Massachusetts Sports Bettors Could Be Limited to $1K a Day, $10K a Month, Unless Affordability Check
Legislation in Massachusetts would limit how much sports bettors could bet The limit could be lifted if the bettor agrees to an affordability check Massachusetts bettors lost $865 million betting last year Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation that would place a series of consumer protection guardrails on the sports betting industry. A bustling Summer Street…
Optimove Releases Study to Help Drive March Madness ROI for Sportsbooks
March Madness NCAA men’s and women’s basketball finals get going next week Optimove releases study shedding light on bettor patterns for tournament Study analyzed 34.5 million bets during 2025 tournament Optimove, the CRM and player engagement platform company for igaming and sports betting operators, has released a blueprint for operators that they say will drive…
Caesars Back in Takeover Spotlight, Fertitta Said to Be Lurking
Tilman Fertitta rumored to be readying $7 billion takeover bid of Caesars The Golden Nugget owner is reportedly mulling an offer of $34 a share for the casino giant Caesars stock gave back Wednesday gains Shares of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) declined Thursday, giving back a late Wednesday surge stoked by rumors Tilman Fertitta is…