Connecticut Now 9th Largest Sportsbook Market in the U.S.

Connecticut’s first week of sports betting began October 19, including at the FanDuel sports book at Mohegan Sun (l.), and propelled the state market into ninth place in the...

Published November 8, 2021

Illinois Lawmakers Vote to Allow College Sports Betting, Remote Signups

The Illinois legislature with a super majority passed an amendment to its state betting law that allows betting on college athletic contests and the end of the in-person registration...

Published November 8, 2021

Wyoming Sports Betting Off to a Good Start

The first month of mobile-only sports betting in Wyoming was promising. Operators launched September 1 and took in $6.2 million in wagers, according to the state gaming commission.

Published November 8, 2021

Ohio Lawmakers Near Sports Betting Deal

Legislators in the Buckeye State say they’re close to a deal for legal sports betting. It’s been two years and still several bills are competing in both chambers, but...

Published November 8, 2021

Maryland Sports Betting Stalled Again

The launch of sports betting in Maryland was delayed once again when the state panel set up to approve applications asked for more information from applicants. Governor Larry Hogan...

Published November 8, 2021

Florida, Louisiana Roll Out Sports Betting

With little fanfare, Florida kicked off legal sports betting on November 1 with retail and online betting (l.). The low-key launch coincided with several legal attempts to wrest control...

Published November 8, 2021

California Tribes: No Compromise on Sports Betting

California tribes have come out against two sportsbook plans that could challenge their own at the ballot next year. Their stance seems to close the door on a compromise...

Published November 8, 2021

Carnival Cruise Line Debuts Sportsbook

Carnival Cruise Lines has debuted the Ocean Sportsbook, with its Princess Cruises ship Majestic Princess taking the first of the international-waters bets.

Published November 1, 2021

Study: Caesars Building Brand Awareness in Sports Betting Markets

A recent study shows that Caesars Entertainment’s brand awareness among radio listeners in sports betting markets has grown by more than 113 percent in the past six months.

Published November 1, 2021

BetRivers Is Newest Arizona Sportsbook

The latest sportsbook to launch in the Arizona market is BetRivers. The operator, Rush Street Interactive, has partnered with the Arizona Rattlers football team as the ninth operator to...

Published November 1, 2021

Bally’s, Nashville Predators Ink Partnership

Bally’s Corp. has signed another sports betting partnership, this time with the Nashville Predators and the Bridgestone Arena. The deal, which extends through 2025, includes access to logos, content...

Published November 1, 2021

MSG Networks Launches Trio of Sports Betting Shows

MSG Networks, a unit of Madison Square Garden, has inaugurated three sports betting shows. The programs are aimed at bettors ahead of the launch of mobile sports betting in...

Published November 1, 2021

Connecticut Retail Sportsbooks Now Taking Bets

In-person retail sports betting kicked off in Connecticut on October 26. It’s offered by Sportech Venues in New Haven, partnering with Rush Street Interactive and PlaySugarHouse.

Published November 1, 2021

Massachusetts Sports Betting Proponents Frustrated

Senators pushing to legalize sports betting in the Bay State are encountering less opposition than indifference from state leaders. The industry isn’t a “top-tier issue” for them as it...

Published November 1, 2021

Sports Betting Applications Multiply in Maryland

Maryland’s Sports Wagering Application Review Commission received two more sportsbook license applications last week, including one from Ocean Downs (l.), bringing the total to five as the state awaits...

Published November 1, 2021

NFL Provides Record Grant to NCPG

The National Football League, which recently launched a responsible gambling campaign, has given the National Council on Problem Gambling the largest grant in the organization’s history.

Published November 1, 2021

Seminoles Reach Deal With Florida Parimutuels

One of the stipulations of the compact between the Seminoles and the state of Florida required the tribe to reach an agreement with the state’s parimutuels to participate in...

Published November 1, 2021

DraftKings Calls Off Entain Deal

After making a big splash with its $22 billion offer for U.K.-based Entain Plc, DraftKings has called off the deal. Entain says DraftKings didn’t give it a proper valuation.

Published November 1, 2021

Entain Gets into Esports with Unikrn Acquisition

U.K.-based sportsbook Entain has completed its purchase of esports company Unikrn. The acquisition gives Entain its first entry into the esports market. The company expects to return to play...

Published October 25, 2021

Sportradar: 655 Suspicious Matches Since January

Sportradar Integrity Services has uncovered 1,100 suspicious matches since April 2020, shortly after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Some 655 of those occurred since January, with football the usual suspect.

Published October 25, 2021