Casino Player October 2022

MAXIMBET BEGINS MULTI-STATE EXPANSION WITH LAUNCH IN INDIANA M aximBet, the lifestyle online sports betting and casino brand operated in partnership with media powerhouse,Maxim, announced on Sept. 30 the launch of its sportsbook in Indiana, the second live U.S. state for the emerging sports betting brand. The launch is the first for MaximBet featuring its new, expansive sports betting service and user experience technology developed in partnership with Kambi Group andWhite Hat Gaming.The rollout in Indiana sets the path for rapid expansion in several additional markets including Iowa,New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio, among others, as well as the Canadian province of Ontario. “We’re unwavering in our commitment to bring sports fans the greatest sports betting experience in the world, and that starts with premium content and a world class betting environment,”said Daniel Graetzer, founder and CEO,MaximBet.“We will move quickly to bring our unique value proposition to players throughout the country.To begin now just as the NFL season is revving up and with NHL,NBA and college basketball action right around the corner,we couldn’t be more excited about our future.” MaximBet is made up of a leading sports betting and casino website,www.MaximBet.com, and tailor-made native iOS andAndroid apps that allow users to bet on sports and casino games. Six-figure ’Bama Bet Pays Off; Notre Dame Dive The college football season saw a big bet during the second week of action.One bettor at Caesars Sportsbook in Nevada put a $320,000 moneyline wager at -1600 for Alabama to beat Texas, according toVSiN’s Ben Fawkes.That was quite a risk to win only $20,000, but the bettor ultimately cashed in.The Longhorns battled gamely, but came up short, losing 20-19 inAustin. Another early season wager saw someone put down $10,000 via DraftKings on Notre Dame to beat Marshall at the start of the second half.Down 9-7, the bettor would score $2,777 if the Irish could rally.However, this scenario didn’t pan out as well as the six-figure action on the CrimsonTide.TheThundering Herd outscored the Irish 17 14 in the second half for a 26-21 victory, sending the reeling Notre Dame out of theTop 25 polls.

S ports fans around the country, especially those in Chicago, can now get the inside scoop on everything football courtesy of legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka.From player to coach to television analyst, Ditka has done it all on a high level in football. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988, the first tight end to receive the honor. Iron Mike is now regularly sitting down with Chicago radio host Danny Parkins for the Ditka Diaries , a series of video interviews hosted by BetRivers Network,a property of the Chicago-based gaming and betting company Rush Street Interactive. The unique format, offering a look back at Ditka’s days with the Bears and beyond, is the latest media offering by sports betting platforms. Ditka is one of two men who have won a Super Bowl as a player, Talking Da’ Bears & More With Mike Ditka

assistant coach and head coach. His 1985 Bears team won the Super Bowl and he was twice named NFL coach of the year. Ditka is the only person to participate in both of the last two Bears’ championships—as a player in 1963 and as head coach in 1985.A tough tight end on the field, Ditka was named All-Pro in five consecutive seasons with the Bears, also later playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. While in Dallas, Ditka transitioned to coaching as an assistant, then oversaw the

Mike Ditka

Bears for 11 seasons.He also coached the NewOrleans Saints for three seasons.As a broadcaster, the famed coach was a member of ESPN’s NFL Countdown and also worked for NBC and CBS. In the first episode of the Ditka Diaries ,the 82-year-old gridiron legend delved into his upbringing inAliquippa,PA.He credits the one time steel manufacturing town for providing a framework for his success. Ditka revealed that he attended the University of Pittsburgh with the goal of becoming a dentist. During the second episode,Ditka makes an interesting note on the relative strengths of his defenses.Ditka says not only was the 1963 defense as good,but maybe altogether better than the ’85 unit,which is considered one of the greatest in NFL history.

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