Thursday HOOPS and Hockey
- Feb 25, 2021
Of the four most populated states in the U.S. — California, Florida, Texas, and New York — the only legal March Madness sports betting in any of them will take place on site at commercial and tribal casinos 90 miles and more north of New York City.
Read More . . .The measure protects the thoroughbred industry but more work remains to enact “a more fair and equitable tax structure,” Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. His comments reflect calls by some lawmakers for a higher tax rate on historical racing operations.
Read More . . .While 25 other states, including neighboring Rhode Island, New Hampshire and New York, have already authorized gamblers to place legal bets on sports, Massachusetts has been considering whether to similarly legalize betting since the U.S. Supreme Court in May 2018 ruled that the nearly-nationwide prohibition on sports wagering was unconstitutional and gave states the ability to legalize the activity.
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A recent Bad Beat Jackpot Texas Hold 'Em game produced a terrible bad beat and a huge jackpot.
Read More . . .The North Dakota House wants residents to decide if sports betting and internet poker should be allowed in the state, reflecting a relaxation of anti-gambling attitudes in the highly conservative state.
Read More . . .Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) announced yesterday it has inked a new partnership with a New York casino. The alliance with Rivers Casino & Resort, the DBA ("doing business as") name of Capital Region Gaming, will last for 20 years, assuming it clears regulatory and legislative hurdles, the press release says.
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Free basketball picks from Doug Upstone for February 24.
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Starting a bookmaking business includes two things, finding a Pay Per Head service and sports bettors.
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NCAA free pick for humpday!
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