Gun Lake, Parx Launch Online Sports Betting

The Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi Indians launched online sports betting with the Parx Interactive platform on August 2. The tribe debuted online casino with the Play Gun Lake...

Published August 9, 2021

NC Senate Committee OKs Sports Betting Bill

A sports betting bill has passed the North Carolina Senate Finance Committee with bipartisan support. State Senator Jim Perry (l.) argued that residents already wager on sports, but the...

Published August 9, 2021

Wisconsin’s Oneida Nation Preps For Sports Betting

The Oneida Nation will open a temporary sportsbook as it awaits approval of its updated gaming compact. It’s aiming to open by the Green Bay Packers’ September 12 season...

Published August 9, 2021

Dakota Nation Sportsbook Plans Fall Opening

A Las Vegas-style sportsbook is coming to Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, North Dakota, this fall. The facility will be one of the state’s first retail sportsbooks, and also...

Published August 9, 2021

D.C. Lottery Debuts Sports Betting Kiosks

D.C. Lottery self-service sports betting kiosks debuted at four popular sports bars on July 30. Revenue goes to the D.C. General Fund to help finance infrastructure and education.

Published August 9, 2021

Station Casinos Launches Sports App, Adds VP McCormick

Las Vegas-based Station Casinos has introduced a new STN Sports App and added a new chief of the sports division, Vice President of Race and Sports Operations Jason McCormick...

Published August 9, 2021

PointsBet Funds U.S. Expansion

Australia-based sportsbook PointsBet is looking to raise approximately $400 million to fund its expansion in the United States. The company opened a Denver headquarters in 2019.

Published August 9, 2021

Monday Deadline for NY Mobile Sportsbook Bids

Bidders for a mobile sports betting license in New York State had until Monday, August 9 to submit their bids. Lawmakers will choose two platform providers and four online...

Published August 9, 2021

Caesars Launches Rebranded Sportsbook App

Caesars Entertainment has launched Caesars Sportsbook, a new mobile sports betting app, with a national marketing campaign offering unprecedented promotions.

Published August 9, 2021

NHL’s Kane Denies Betting On, Fixing Games

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane (l.) has denied allegations made by his wife that he bet on NHL games, bet against his own team, and may have tried...

Published August 9, 2021

Harrah’s AC Lands Major Pool Championship

The U.S. Open Pool Championship has a new home at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. More than 250 players will compete for $300,000 in prizes before a global television audience.

Published August 2, 2021

Sportsbook Opening At Dakota Magic Casino

A Las Vegas-style sportsbook will partner with IGT to open this fall at Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, North Dakota, one of the largest tribal casinos in North Dakota....

Published August 2, 2021

Bally’s, Sportradar Sign Five-Year Agreement

Sportradar and Bally’s Interactive agreed to a five-year partnership to supply sports data, including pregame and in-game odds. The deal also includes live betting services and content.

Published August 2, 2021

Olympic Games No Boon for Sportsbooks

Sportsbooks in Las Vegas don’t see the Olympic games as a moneymaker compared to pro sports. Most of the action comes from amateurs who don’t bet via a sportsbook....

Published August 2, 2021

FanDuel Leads Sports Betting Bonanza in Virginia

Virginia reached $1 billion in handle five months after launching, faster than any state before. FanDuel accounted for over $543 million of that, thanks to a head start because...

Published August 2, 2021

Sports Betting Ads More Effective on Radio than TV

Westwood One Commissioned a study which showed that sports bettors preferred radio ads more than television. The study also found FanDuel and DraftKings were the most recognizable.

Published August 2, 2021

Football Legend Lynch Named BetMGM Brand Ambassador

Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch (l.) has joined BetMGM as a brand ambassador. The Super Bowl champion will be featured in upcoming marketing campaigns, promotions and fan events.

Published August 2, 2021

Red Sox Choose DraftKings as Official DFS Partner

Last week, the Boston Red Sox and DraftKings Inc. announced a deal making DraftKings the official Daily Fantasy Sports provider of the franchise.

Published August 2, 2021

DraftKings Ends Oregon’s Daily Fantasy Sports

DraftKings has ended daily fantasy sports games in Oregon. Although not conceding that DFS is illegal, it wants to get on the good side of the Oregon Lottery, which...

Published August 2, 2021

DC Debuts Sports Betting Kiosks

Four locations in Washington D.C. recently installed sports betting kiosks. Players must be at least 18 years old. The machines accept cash only. Unlike online sports betting, gamblers don’t...

Published August 2, 2021