The well-established Sportsbook Promo journalist team has now transitioned to the Action Network under the umbrella of Better Collective, offering readers the same high-quality reporting and industry coverage they have come to expect. Here are some highlights from our recent coverage:
In Missouri, a new lawsuit has been filed challenging the method used by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft to tabulate signatures on a ballot initiative seeking to legalize sports betting. St. Louis Cardinals President Bill Dewitt III has refuted the lawsuit’s claims, as the Cardinals are one of the state’s professional sports teams supporting the Winning for Missouri Education group behind the initiative. Read the full story here.
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) has announced that it will introduce game day injury reporting for the 2024 football season, following the lead of the Big Ten. These reports, released up to three hours before kickoff, have been introduced in response to the growing popularity of sports betting. Learn more about this development here.
At the Racing and Gaming Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York, State Senator Joe Addabbo expressed frustration over the delay in awarding three downstate casino licenses by Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Gaming Commission. With up to 14 applicants vying for these licenses, including major casino companies and prominent figures like New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, the gaming commission’s decision-making process has drawn scrutiny. Addabbo believes there is a 50-50 chance that a decision will be reached by the end of next year. Find out more about this ongoing saga here.
