One of the state’s biggest thoroughbred racing weekends is the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the state Racing Commission Tuesday approved cancellation of the $500,000 West Virginia Derby and $200,000 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes races at Mountaineer Racetrack.
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The aim of the exercise is to better understand the future of sports fandom as the world and, more specifically, the US continues to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Nevada Gaming Control Board will allow BetMGM to void a number of bets on two Asian baseball leagues that were placed after the games were already underway, ESPN reported on Tuesday.
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Online sportsbooks are able to adjust odds rapidly and this offers advantages for savvy bettors.
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After a promising start, the second edition of the XFL proved to be as cursed as the first, seeing a fast decline in ratings, shutting down due to Covid-19 and ultimately declaring bankruptcy. With the league now for sale, MyBookie is asking punters who they think will swoop in and try their luck on another season with the doomed brand.
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FOX Sports has lifted the lid on its new FOX Sports App and FOXSports.com, both of which have been redesigned to marry design concepts that are unique to sports with a robust offering of the best video, storytelling, statistics and live streaming.
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Players had suggested eliminating all preseason games, but the league didn’t want to accept the change. It countered with a one-game possibility, which has been rejected by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). The union made it clear yesterday when it met with league personnel that there was no way preseason games could be held, and the NFL was forced to respond.
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Bringing the inaugural SBC Digital North America Summit to a close this week Erika Nardini, CEO of Barstool Sports, held a one-on-one interview with SBC’s US VP Sue Schneider. During the discussion she detailed her firm’s intent in reshaping all dynamics and standard practices related to sports betting.
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Two of the biggest names in the US sports betting market are set to enter the Illinois betting market.
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Caesars Entertainment completed its long-awaited merger with Eldorado Resorts on Monday in a $17.3 billion deal that will create the largest casino and entertainment company in the U.S.
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Andrew Marnell, 40, a resident of the Beverly Grove neighbourhood of Los Angeles, allegedly submitted a number of fraudulent loan applications in relation to the coronavirus pandemic and obtained millions in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds.
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Major League Baseball has named Betcris, an online sportsbook based in Costa Rica, as its first official wagering partner in Latin America. The partnership is similar to deals MLB has done with licensed sportsbooks in the U.S. and internationally. Betcris will receive access to MLB's official data feed as well as rights to league marks and logos.
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