Grant Lucas, Author at Play NJ

With Sports Betting On Fire, NJ Senator Ends Fight For Federal GAME Act

New Jersey Sen. Frank Pallone decided on Friday to pull the plug on the GAME Act, saying there is no need for federal sports betting legislation. Read More

Posted on: September 17, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

BetStars Rolls Out NJ Sports Betting App To Pad An Expanding Market

BetStars, a global brand, enters the NJ sports betting market on Thursday. The BetStars NJ addition brings the rapidly growing market to eight online apps. Read More

Posted on: September 13, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

Take It To The Bank: NJ Sports Betting Handle Nears $100 Million For August

New Jersey sports betting and online sportsbook apps had a crazy good August for sports betting revenue, with DraftKings Sportsbook leading the charge. Read More

Posted on: September 12, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

888 Sport Takes A Seat At An Expanding NJ Online Sports Betting Table

The NJ sports betting onslaught continues as European betting giant 888 Sport launches in New Jersey. 888 Sportsbook brings the market to 7 sportsbook apps. Read More

Posted on: September 10, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

FanDuel Sportsbook Unveils New Space At Meadowlands Alongside New App

As FanDuel Sportsbook app goes live statewide, its NJ sports betting retail location at Meadowlands gets a new look ahead of NFL Sunday. Read More

Posted on: September 7, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

It’s Official: Tropicana AC Partners With William Hill For NJ Sports Betting

In a press release, Tropicana Atlantic City confirms its NJ sports betting partnership with William Hill, hinting at an upcoming Tropicana sportsbook. Read More

Posted on: September 6, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

Will Tropicana AC Have A Sportsbook? William Hill Deal Signals Changes Are Afoot

Tropicana Atlantic City has been tight-lipped on its NJ sports betting plans, but a recent partnership between William Hill and Eldorado may change things. Read More

Posted on: September 5, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

William Hill Quietly Introduces New Jersey Sports Betting Mobile App

As FanDuel Sportsbook opened its virtual doors to NJ sports betting, William Hill sportsbook made its entrance, making it five online sportsbooks. Read More

Posted on: September 4, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

Make Room: FanDuel Sportsbook, William Hill Apps Join NJ Sports Betting Market

The NJ sports betting online market expands to five. FanDuel Sportsbook app soft launches in New Jersey alongside William Hill's sportsbook app. Read More

Posted on: September 1, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

New Digs: Golden Nugget AC Unlocks Permanent Sportsbook On Friday

Just a couple weeks out from joining the NJ sports betting market with a temporary book on Aug. 15, the Golden Nugget sportsbook is all brand new. Read More

Posted on: August 31, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

Leagues: Federal Sports Betting Law Would ‘Safeguard’ Integrity Of Games

Sen. Chuck Schumer followed Orrin Hatch by proposing sports betting regulations at the federal level, and sports leagues quickly sounded their support. Read More

Posted on: August 30, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

In-Game Betting Already Proving To Be ‘Critical’ Piece For SugarHouse Sportsbook

In-game betting is a popular element to NJ sports betting apps, and SugarHouse Sportsbook in New Jersey wants to capitalize on the trend. Read More

Posted on: August 29, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

Monmouth ‘Confident’ It Will Offer Online Sports Betting By Football Season

Monmouth Park was first in NJ sports betting, but the market is getting crowded. Now NJ online sports betting is in the cards for the racetrack, too. Read More

Posted on: August 24, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

Make It Three: SugarHouse Sportsbook Enters NJ Online Sports Betting Market

SugarHouse sportsbook joins the NJ sports betting market with a combo site that includes NJ online casino and online sports betting features. Read More

Posted on: August 23, 2018 | | Grant Lucas

SugarHouse Hints At A Sportsbook Addition To Its NJ Online Casino

With DraftKings and playMGM sportsbooks already launched in New Jersey, SugarHouse online casino gives a sneak peek into its NJ sports betting plans. Read More

Posted on: August 22, 2018 | | Grant Lucas