Fanatics Finishes Final PointsBet Transition In New Jersey

In 2023, Fanatics Betting & Gaming got a huge jump into sportsbooks when it acquired PointsBet’s U.S. holdings, which included existing markets. They completed the transformation to shed the...

Published May 20, 2024

New York Committee Races to Pass Bundle of Gaming Laws

The New York State Committee that oversees gambling has a flurry of bills it hopes to get passed as the session moves to the end. Award futures, DFS changes...

Published May 20, 2024

New York Rep. Tonko Preps Bill to Limit Sports Betting Ads

New York Rep. Paul Tonko (l.) is workshopping his federal sports betting advertising bill, expected to be introduced later this year.

Published May 20, 2024

AGA Signs PGA for Responsible Gaming Campaign

The goal for the American Gaming Association campaign to foster responsible gaming is to sign up as many partners as possible. The latest is the PGA of America, signed...

Published May 13, 2024

Ohio Regulators Seek Discretion Over Use It or Lose It Rule

It might seem a tad odd that a fireworks company runs a sportsbook. Maybe that’s why they haven’t taken a bet yet. But the company hopes Ohio gaming regulators...

Published May 13, 2024

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says Integrity Unit Works

Since the Supreme Court overturned a sports betting ban, scandals have emerged. But so far, the integrity of athletic competition has remained in tact, at least in baseball and...

Published May 13, 2024

Washington D.C. Panel Hears Testimony from Sportsbooks

In the latest effort to get beyond the GambetDC fiasco in the nation’s capital, the city council seeks to amend sports betting. The goal is to bring in more...

Published May 13, 2024

Ad Spend for Sports Betting Fell 21 Percent in 2023

In case you’re keeping score, sports betting ad spend down. State tax revenue from sports betting up. Don’t know what that means for bettors.

Published May 13, 2024

Missouri Effort to Get Sports Betting on the Ballot Closer to Success

It takes 180,000 verified signatures to put sports betting on the Missouri ballot in November. Thanks to the efforts of the state’s pro sports teams, the campaign almost doubled...

Published May 13, 2024

Mississippi Fails to Pass Online Sports Betting for 2024

Mississippi has a lot of casinos, and most of the casinos have retail sportsbooks. But the bulk of sports betting comes via online avenues, and Mississippi couldn’t come to...

Published May 13, 2024

Iowa Athletes Take on State Agents in Federal Suit Over Tactics

Athletes from Iowa and Iowa State may get the last laugh. Charged in a sports betting scandal, a group of 26 athletes filed a federal suit alleging the state...

Published May 6, 2024

Massachusetts Center Correlates Drinking with Sports Betting

Massachusetts-based International Center for Responsible Gaming funded a research study which showed sports bettors tend to drink more. Published in a JAMA publication, the study calls for further investigation.

Published May 6, 2024

YouGov Study Looks at Sportsbook Demographics

A recent study from U.K.-based YouGov shed light on some interesting trends on U.S. sportsbook demographics.

Published May 6, 2024

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Frustrated Over Failed Sports Betting

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (l.) thought he had the perfect plan to finally get a sports betting bill on his desk. The tribes in the state thought otherwise.

Published May 6, 2024

Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Still a Longshot for 2024

A whole range of folks believe the 2024 Minnesota sports betting bill won’t be resuscitated. But Rep. Zack Stephenson, the shepherd for this version, still has high hopes.

Published May 6, 2024

NY Budget Cuts Props for Future Awards, Problem Gambling Funds

The New York state budget proposal eliminates prop bets for future awards like MVP. The budget also did away with an increase in funding for problem gambling services.

Published April 29, 2024

DraftKings, Hermalyn Trial Opens in Massachusetts

Michael Hermalyn left his position at DraftKings to take the same job with Fanatics. The sportsbook accused Hermalyn of breaking a non-compete clause. He said he did not because...

Published April 29, 2024

Ontario Bans Wagering on WBA Events Citing Integrity Issues

According to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the World Boxing Association crossed the line when it engaged in insider betting. Let’s see where it leads.

Published April 29, 2024

Connecticut Bill to Permit Bets for In-State College Games

UConn has been in the news a lot lately thanks to the basketball teams’ success in the NCAA tournament. But residents haven’t been able to bet on the games...

Published April 29, 2024

Delaware Lottery, BetRivers Oppose More Licenses

Delaware legislators thought expanding the number of online sportsbooks had no drawbacks. Higher handle. More revenue. But Rush Street Interactive, parent of BetRivers, and the Delaware Lottery said no...

Published April 29, 2024