“We offer credit,” said one man, whom the Tribune found the old-fashioned way — a reporter knew someone who knew someone — but who would not give his name because of the legal status of bookmaking. “We’ll always have people who want to use us because they don’t want to worry about funding their bets upfront.”
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A new report from the American Gaming Association (AGA) details the decline and ascent of New Jersey gambling revenue. From 2006-14, Atlantic City casino revenue was in a state of decay. The good news from the AGA report is that online casinos are bolstering the land-based revenue, and everyone is trending upward.
Read More . . .The Los Angeles Lakers have soared to the top of the 2020 NBA championship odds at the sportsbooks after acquiring Anthony Davis to join LeBron James.
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Roar Digital, the joint venture between GVC Holdings and MGM Resorts, received licenses to operate in New Jersey and Nevada. The gambling licenses give it permission to run sportsbooks and online casino gaming for a two-year trial period. If the joint venture is successful, both states will grant it full licensing.
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Stories surfaced this week about a potential sportsbook inside Wrigley Field and Glenn wonders just how long it will be before fans can order a hot dog and a Sox-Cubs two team parlay inside the games' most historic stadium.
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"NBA Last 90" will drop contestants into the final 90 seconds of a simulated matchup between two NBA teams and offer wagering propositions on what transpires during the ending of a fictitious game.
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The NBA officially puts the 2018/19 season in the rearview mirror on Thursday night in Brooklyn with the 2019 draft. Expect a very busy night in terms of trades – we’ve already seen the New Orleans Pelicans send superstar Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for three young players and three draft picks. One of those picks is No. 4 overall on Thursday.
Read More . . .Gambling ads that appeared on an app "appealing to under 18s" have been banned by the advertising watchdog. The ads for LottoGo EuroMillions, William Hill Vegas, Betfair Bingo and Dunder came up in the Looney Tunes World of Mayhem app in February.
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A piece of legislation filed Monday in the state of New Jersey would relax part of a law pertaining to sports wagering that is hindering one Atlantic City casino. The bill, A 5463, would pave the way for Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta, a billionaire who also owns the Houston Rockets NBA franchise, to see his struggling sportsbook accept action on NBA games
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Team USA has emerged as the favorite to win the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup after New Jersey’s own Carli Lloyd led the team to victory in its first two games.
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