sports betting

New York Congressman Part Of New SAFE Bet Act To Curb NY Sports Betting Industry

New York Congressman Paul Tonko introduced new federal legislation that curtails sports betting addiction by ending "dangerous practices" of sportsbooks.

State Approval Of WynnBet Acquisition Keeping ESPN Bet Sidelined In New York

While ESPN Bet says it's ready to launch New York sportsbook, state officials still need to approve the Penn Entertainment acquisition of WynnBet.

Comparing AI Predictions To NY Sports Betting Odds For Buffalo Bills In 2024 NFL Season

Sportradar ran 50,000 simulations to predict the 2024 NFL season. How do they stack up to New York sports betting odds when it comes to the Buffalo Bills?

ESPN Bet Says It’s Ready To ‘Press That Button To Launch’ NY Sportsbook

An executive with ESPN Bet said that it is ready to launch its online sportsbook in New York, hopefully within the next few weeks.

DraftKings Ditches Plan To Implement Surcharge On Winning Bets In New York

Less than two weeks after announcing plans to implement a surcharge on winning bets in New York, DraftKings has changed its mind.

Men At Center Of Illegal Sports Betting Ring Sentenced To 3 Years Probation

Louis P. Ferrari and Dominic Sprague were both sentenced after being convicted of conspiracy and operating an illegal sports betting ring in New York.

Penn: Surcharge Tax ‘Interesting’ As It Targets End Of August For ESPN Bet Launch

Penn will remain an observer of the controversial surcharge tax from DraftKings, and it set a timetable for the New York launch of ESPN Bet.

Proposed Assembly Bill Aims To Further Shape Advertising Afforded To NY Sportsbooks

A New York Assembly committee will consider a proposed bill that further cracks down on sports betting advertisements.