Category: Global

LadBrokes betting shop

UK Bookie Ladbrokes Rejects $11 Billion MGM Bid

By Blog Articles, Global

Entain which is the owner of UK online and retail sportsbook giant Ladbrokes, rejected this week an $11 billion (£8.1 billion) takeover attempt made by U.S. casino operator MGM Resorts.
Entain said that the offer made by MGM, one of the biggest gambling and hospitality companies in the US, significantly undervalued the potential and prospects of Ladbrokes, which is one of the largest, most dominant sports books in the UK across both brick and mortar betting shops and online and mobile gambling sites and apps.

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) with forward Blake Griffin (23)

PointsBet Named Detroit Pistons Betting Partner

By Blog Articles, Global

All systems are go for Michigan’s online sports betting and casino launch. With the first operators preparing to roll out their betting websites and mobile apps any day now, partnerships are already starting to align in the Great Lakes State. Global sportsbook operator PointsBet has announced an agreement with NBA franchise Detroit Pistons. This will make PointsBet the Pistons’ official betting partner.

Atlantic City

New Jersey Online Gambling History

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With Atlantic City being an iconic brick and mortar casino hub, New Jersey has been synonymous with gambling for many decades. Probably the only state that had more clout when it comes to casinos and gambling was Nevada. However this has all changed with online casinos and poker sites and apps launched in the Garden State in 2013, and in 2018 New Jersey sports betting sites and apps have also been given the green light.