FuboTV to Test TV Sports Betting

Faced with declining subscriptions to pay television, FuboTV sees a possible answer in letting viewers bet on sports games through their televisions. Fubo will run contests during broadcasts to...

Published June 7, 2021

Cleveland Cavaliers Sign Deal with Esports Group

The Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA have struck a deal with Esports Entertainment Group to offer tournaments and promotions and to take advantage of the growth in esports around...

Published June 7, 2021

William Hill Opens D.C. Sportsbook

William Hill welcomed fans to its new sportsbook inside Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena (ribbon cutting at left). A televised game followed a playoff contest between the Philadelphia 76ers...

Published June 7, 2021

Oakland A’s Consider Las Vegas in Fact-Finding Tour

Officials with the Oakland Athletics recently visited Las Vegas with an eye to possibly relocating to the desert. The group talked stadium costs, visited possible locations, and came away...

Published June 7, 2021

Hartford XL Center a Future Sportsbook?

The XL Center (l.), an aging sports arena in Hartford, Connecticut could become the city’s biggest sports betting facility. A search for the right locale is being conducted by...

Published June 7, 2021

Gretzky Now Ambassador for BetMGM

NHL superstar Wayne Gretzky (l.), has joined sportsbook BetMGM its newest brand ambassador in a multi-year deal. Gretzky led the Edmonton Oilers to four Stanley Cup wins.

Published June 7, 2021

Bally’s Completes Bet.Works Acquisition

In its continuing quest to expand its business, Bally’s Corp has finalized its purchase of Bet.Works, which supplies services to casinos. The new acquisition will be part of a...

Published June 7, 2021

Illinois House OKs Limited In-State College Betting

The Illinois House has passed an amendment that would allow bettors to wager on in-state college sports on a trial basis. Bets would be limited to physical sportsbooks.

Published June 7, 2021

Ricketts Signs Nebraska Sports Betting Bill

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (l.) has signed a gambling expansion bill to permit sports betting, over his own objections. The law prohibits mobile bets. Also, a temporary casino is...

Published June 7, 2021

Maine Sportsbook Bill Stands Alone

With sports betting bills in Maine down to one, Senator Louis Luchini’s (l.) bill will be refined by other lawmakers. The discussion revolves around whether the bets should be...

Published June 7, 2021

Interior Approves Arizona Compacts, Sports Betting

The federal government’s approval of a new tribal-state gaming compact means Arizona tribes and professional sports teams can begin offering sports betting. They’re aiming at NFL’s fall opening.

Published June 7, 2021

Brazil Lottery Seeks Sports Betting Bids

The state lottery of Rio de Janeiro has put out a request for bids for partner to create, distribute and sell lottery and sports betting products in the Brazilian...

Published May 31, 2021

Kenya Mulls 20 Percent Sports Betting Tax

The African nation of Kenya’s National Treasury wants to bring back a controversial 20 percent blanket tax on all wagers on single race. The government submitted this proposal as...

Published May 31, 2021

William Hill, Bet365 Licensed in Colombia, Greece

William Hill has gone live in Colombia, its first venture in Latin America. Bet365 has obtained a license to operate in Greece. William Hill took over an existing license...

Published May 31, 2021

NBA TV Adds Sports Betting Program to Mix

The NBA’s TV arm hosted its first live studio show around sports betting beginning with the first two playoff rounds. The show highlights a social media channel, the league...

Published May 31, 2021

Bally’s Mobile Sportsbook Live in Colorado

Bally Corp. has launched its mobile sportsbook in Colorado. Bally Bet became available in the Rocky Mountain State on May 24, and fine-tuning is still underway.

Published May 31, 2021

BetMGM Partners with NYRA on Horse Wagering

BetMGM last week announced a deal with NYRA Bets, the official online wagering platform of the New York Racing Association, making the sportsbook NYRA’s official partner.

Published May 31, 2021

FanDuel, AP Strike Deal to Provide Odds

In what may be a precedent, FanDuel will pay the Associated Press to publish the sportsbook’s odds in its sports stories as needed. The news outlet says it retains...

Published May 31, 2021

Ohio Testimony Brings Out Ire Over Sports Betting Bill

When the Ohio Select Committee on Gaming heard testimony on proposed legislation for sports betting, they didn’t expect such vitriol. But bowling alleys, grocery stores and pro sports teams...

Published May 31, 2021

BIA Approves Arizona Sports Betting Compacts

The final step in approval of new gaming compacts between Arizona and its gaming tribes has occurred. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved amendments that allow sports betting...

Published May 31, 2021