Will Horse Track Amendment Make Minnesota Sports Betting More Palatable?

A Minnesota lawmaker yesterday presented an interesting amendment to his bill during a Senate committee hearing, proposing a massive change to integrate state horse tracks into sports betting plans.

Sen. Matt Klein (DFL-53) proposed several amendments to his sports betting bill, , during yesterday s Senate State and Local Government Committee hearing, one of which would send 30% of the state s sports betting tax revenues to a newly created fund to support Minnesota s horse tracks.

With the amendment, Klein hopes to appease state race tracks being prohibited from offering sports betting on their own.

The committee , but took no action. It s expected to discuss again next week.

Too Little, Too Late?

Klein s sports betting bill is a Senate companion piece …

Army vs Navy Odds, Spread & Prediction (Dec. 9)

In the Army vs Navy odds, the Golden Knights are -148 moneyline favorites, giving them an 59.68% implied win probability. The total is set at 27.5 points. That s the second-lowest total ever assigned to a college football game. Only Iowa vs Nebraska (25.5 points) earlier this season went lower.

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Army is 5-2 straight up in the last seven games against Navy. Prior to that, the Midshipmen had won 14 in a row, the longest winning streak in the history of the series.

Kickoff for this game at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, December 9 is set for 3:00 pm ET. The broadcast is being carried by CBS.

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State Gaming Regulators Taking “Wait-and-See” Approach to Bovada

Jan 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) runs up the sidelines after catching a pass against the Minnesota Vikings quarterback in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Sports betting regulators from several states are keeping a close eye on Michigan s attempt to ban Bovada
West Virginia regulators are investigating several companies, but did not reveal specifics
The Michigan Gaming Control Board recently sent a cease-and-desist letter to the offshore sportsbook/online casino

Several states are keeping a careful eye on the Michigan Gaming Control Board s attempts to ban Bovada before taking action on the offshore casino and sportsbook.

The  Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced on Ma…

DraftKings Announces Acquisition of Simplebet

announced the acquisition of a company to help boost its in-play markets and machine-learning models to create new opportunities for users.

DraftKings yesterday announced the acquisition of Simplebet, a leading sports betting provider of in-game microbetting content and pricing. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of each DraftKings and Simplebet.

“Live betting represents an area for potential growth for online sports betting, and the proposed acquisition would allow DraftKings to leverage Simplebet’s proprietary technology to create an in-play wagering experience that moves at the speed of sports,” said Corey Gottlieb, DraftKings Chief Product Officer, in a release. “And while we continue to elevate our product offering in this space, we…

Harry Kane sends warning to Jack Grealish and Declan Rice ahead of England's Nations League clash with Ireland | Goal.com

England captain Harry Kane has warned Jack Grealish and Declan Rice to expect a hostile atmosphere when the Three Lions face the Republic of Ireland.

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  • Kane warns England team-mates about match in Dublin
  • Rice and Grealish both represented Ireland
  • Expected to receive hostile welcome

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Optimistic Lionel Messi update delivered by Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he admits 'it's difficult not to depend on' Inter Miami superstar | Goal.com

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni believes Lionel Messi could be back playing within two weeks as he nears a full recovery from his ankle injury.

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  • Messi missing since Copa America final
  • Ankle injury keeping him on sidelines
  • Could be back for October internationals

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UFC 305 Odds, Predictions & Props: Du Plessis vs Adesanya (Saturday, Aug. 17)

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Missouri Sports Betting Campaign Claims Lawsuit Against Initiative Filed Too Late

The Winning for Education, the campaign that led the signature collecting process for the state s upcoming sports betting ballot referendum, believes several counts in a lawsuit against the initiative should be barred due to the case being filed too late.

Counsel for the campaign are claiming that three counts in the lawsuit should be barred by the doctrine of laches, a legal defense to prevent a plaintiff from filing a lawsuit purposefully late to the detriment of a defendant.

The amended claim notes the Missouri Secretary of State s Office published initiative signature thresholds for the 2024 general election more than a year ago and plaintiffs waited an unreasonable time to raise their concerns.

How Long is Too Long to File Lawsuit?

The plaintiffs, who are …