SACRAMENTO — Two California lawmakers on Thursday pitched legalized sports betting as a way to help prop up a state budget devastated by the economic shutdown designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, though their revised proposal immediately reignited a turf battle between powerful gambling interests. State Sen. Bill...
Betting Predictions to Be Part of Fox Sports Analysis
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Fox Sports viewers tuning in to some broadcasts this fall will see not only the game, but will get betting predictions. The network announced a partnership Wednesday night with the parent company of the PokerStars online gambling giant. Fox Sports is buying just under 5% of...
In Many States, Legalizing Sports Betting Hinges on Tribes
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Native American tribes have emerged as key players in the legislative debates over whether states should legalize sports betting, with some opposing the idea because it could threaten their casinos and others supporting legalization only if they retain a monopoly. In many states, tribes are fighting...