#New York places first legal online sports bets

#New York places first legal online sports bets

“#New York places first legal online sports bets” It’s bettor in the Big Apple. New Yorkers placed their first legal online, in-state sports wagers Saturday morning, the first day mobile sports-betting was allowed in the Empire State. One gambler was feeling lucky, plunking down $15 on a longshot, six-team, football parlay — which will pay…

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# Exodus wallet integrates with SportX to enable esports betting with crypto

# Exodus wallet integrates with SportX to enable esports betting with crypto

“# Exodus wallet integrates with SportX to enable esports betting with crypto ” Cryptocurrency wallet Exodus has officially integrated with SportX, an online sports and crypto betting platform, giving users the ability to wager on esports games through smart contracts executed on the Polygon network.  The partnership, which was announced Tuesday, gives Exodus’ more than…

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# NFT gaming proposition in question as regulators and traditional gaming pullback

# NFT gaming proposition in question as regulators and traditional gaming pullback

“# NFT gaming proposition in question as regulators and traditional gaming pullback ” The gaming industry is a multi-billionaire dollar market traditionally dominated by giant corporations like Atari, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, among others.  Throughout their history, these major firms have aimed to provide entertaining gaming experiences to attract new players and expand their market…

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#Sports betting coverage getting more mainstream each year

#Sports betting coverage getting more mainstream each year

“#Sports betting coverage getting more mainstream each year” I have my “Press” hat on after spending Tuesday morning on the “Best Practices for Covering Sports Gambling” panel at the AP Sports Editors conference at the Flamingo in Las Vegas.  I shared how I started my journalism career in the Chicago suburbs dreaming of being the…

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#Kathy Hochul addresses potential conflicts of interest with husband

#Kathy Hochul addresses potential conflicts of interest with husband

“#Kathy Hochul addresses potential conflicts of interest with husband” Gov.-in-waiting Kathy Hochul insisted Sunday that her hubby’s top position at a concessions and gambling company won’t lead to corrupt dealings or even the perception that she’s giving him preferential treatment when she steps in as New York’s chief executive later this month. Hochul promised on…

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#Sungjae Im, Russell Henley ones to watch

#Sungjae Im, Russell Henley ones to watch

“#Sungjae Im, Russell Henley ones to watch” The PGA Tour provides the last opportunity for players to clinch their spots into the top 125 in FedEx Cup standings to make the playoffs and lock up playing privileges for the 2021-22 season at this weekend’s Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C.  Hideki Matsuyama and Webb Simpson are…

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#Golden Nugget shares soar 50% after .56B DraftKings deal

#Golden Nugget shares soar 50% after $1.56B DraftKings deal

“#Golden Nugget shares soar 50% after $1.56B DraftKings deal” DraftKings plans to buy online betting rival Golden Nugget Online Gaming for $1.56 billion, the companies said Monday — sending Golden Nugget’s stock soaring more than 50 percent.  Golden Nugget shares were trading at $18.56 shortly after market open on Monday, up an eye-watering 51.3 percent…

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#Evander Kane tanked games for gambling profit: wife

#Evander Kane tanked games for gambling profit: wife

“#Evander Kane tanked games for gambling profit: wife” NHL star Evander Kane’s pregnant wife ripped her husband in a scathing Instagram post — claiming the San Jose Sharks forward is a gambling addict who tanked games for profit and abandoned her with their toddler to party in Europe while their house is being “taken by…

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