Category Archives: Barstool Sports

Sports betting accelerates but NFL oddsmakers baffled

If it weren’t for Coronavirus, this year’s top story in gaming would undoubtedly be the rapid spread and runaway popularity of sports betting. Case in point, Colorado‘s $211 million October handle. The continuing climb in wagering is notable in that … Continue reading

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Sports betting salvages Pennsylvania

An extra weekend notwithstanding, Pennsylvania casinos were down 16% last month. They grossed $218 million, with $155 million of that coming from the slots (-17%). Table games held their ground better, off 13% for $63 million. Sports betting chipped in … Continue reading

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First Amendment 1, Sahara 0; Pennsylvania sets record

In what must have been an easy call for jurisprudence, a Clark County judge has ash canned the Sahara‘s frivolous lawsuit against Vital Vegas author Scott Roeben. “Ill-considered” was about the nicest thing Judge Trevor Atkin had to say in … Continue reading

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Ill winds in Louisiana; Boyd gets a boost

Gambling win in Louisiana was dealt a double blow last month by those twin vixens Hurricanes Laura and Sally. Hardest-hit as usual was storm magnet Lake Charles, where revenue plunged 65%. Treasure Chest in Kenner lost two days of business, … Continue reading

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Vegas’ mixed message; China puts the squeeze on Macao

Is the Las Vegas Strip coming back? Yes and no, to judge by hotel rates for the October 18-24 period. They’re 50% 0ff last year’s but with a severe dichotomy between weekdays and weekends. For instance, Las Vegas Sands (even … Continue reading

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Hot water in Singapore; Pennsylvania sports books triumph

Faced with evidence of money laundering at Marina Bay Sands, CEO Sheldon Adelson is being proactive and hiring a local firm to investigate $1 billion in fund transfers from high rollers to third parties. It’s frankly in Adelson’s interest to … Continue reading

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Internet upstages Atlantic City; Detroit returns

Internet gambling stole the spotlight in Atlantic City last month, as it shot up 114% from August 2019. Even with the renewed option of brick-and-mortar play, New Jersey punters are clearly enamored of online action and it’s here to stay. … Continue reading

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