DELAWARE ONLINE GAMBLING BILL ADVANCES

Thursday June 14, 2012 : DELAWARE ONLINE GAMBLING BILL ADVANCES (Update)

Approved by the House, HB333 is now on its way to the state Senate

Delaware's new legislation legalising online gambling and expanding venues for sports wagering was approved by the state House of Assembly Tuesday and is now on its way to the Senate for a vote.

Gov. Jack Markell supports the measure, which was approved on a 29 to 8 House vote after adding an amendment allocating a share of the revenue from the additional sports lottery sites to harness racing purses at the state's three racetrack casinos.

A similar provision for thoroughbred racing purses already had been inserted into the bill at the request of the thoroughbred industry, administration officials said.

The bill expands keno beyond Delaware's three existing casinos to at least 100 sites, and also authorizes betting on NFL games in at least 20 more sites other than the casinos.

Rep. John Viola, who drove the bill through the House, said it represents "the next logical step" in the evolution of Delaware's gambling industry.

Viola noted that other states are looking to implement online gambling in the wake of a U.S. Justice Department determination late last year that federal law does not preclude in-state betting online, as long as it does not involve gambling on sports.

Ed Sutor, CEO of Dover Downs Inc., said the proposed changes could help boost Delaware's gambling industry, which has seen increased competition from neighbouring states in recent years.

The final version of the House bill requires that punters on lottery games online buy a prepaid card from an existing state lottery retailer, a move to placate lottery ticket retailers concerned about the impact on their businesses of online lottery ticket buying over the internet.

NHL Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals on Tuesday - Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs touch down in DC this Tuesday (7 PM ET on TSN) as one of the hottest teams in the NHL. They've tallied a ridiculous 26 goals through only five games played; that's more than five goals scored per game on average. They'll be up against an equally potent Washington Capitals team.

Pro League Reveals Sportradar Contract Details - The partnership between the PLC and Sportradar aims to provide a high-quality level of service to all Arabian Gulf League stakeholders in addition to making verified official data about players performances available to coaching and scouting staff and supplying match information to media outlets.

NFL Odds: Steelers Visit Undefeated Chiefs #TNF - The Kansas City Chiefs (5-0 SU and ATS) have been flawless as an NFL pick thus far. Their chances of remaining undefeated in Week 6 look good; after opening at –4.5, Kansas City is a 5-point home chalk for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2 SU, 2-3 ATS), beginning at 4:25 PM ET on CBS.

Mega Moolah strikes again - The jackpot was hit on a mobile device on Sunday 1 October 2017 by a UK player on Betway, this time awarding a £1,448,116.31 pay day.

2 New Slots For Microgaming Casinos - David Reynolds, Games Publisher at Microgaming, comments: “On top of our branded title game Halloween, we’re delivering two more slots this October, each bringing exciting features and a different theme.

MLS Odds: Red Bulls vs. Whitecaps - The New York Red Bulls (12W, 12L, 7T) haven’t won a match since August 15, but they’re –165 favorites this Saturday against the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps (15W, 10L, 6T), beginning at 5 PM ET. Vancouver is a +475 underdog with the draw priced at +285.

Simon Jones is crowned the Greatest Poker Player in the Universe - A €10,000 leaderboard tracked player progress throughout the series to determine who the Greatest Poker Player in the Universe was. Professional poker player/sports psychology lecturer, Simon Jones, took the crown with a €5,000 cash bonus and trophy to prove it.

MLB Odds: Yankees Favored in AL Wild Card Game - After a strong regular season, the New York Yankees (91-71, –1.00 betting units) opened as –235 home favourites for Tuesday’s AL Wild Card Game against the Minnesota Twins (85-77, +11.48 units). First pitch is at 8 PM ET on ESPN.