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

15 Tribes Sign up for Washington Sports Betting

Fifteen gaming tribes in Washington have signed sports betting agreements with the Washington State Gambling Commission. The goal is to start taking sports wagers by September when the NFL...

Published May 31, 2021

Nevada Board Approves Entain License

The Nevada Gaming Commission approved a temporary three year license to British bookmaker Entain despite concerns. The license comes at a time when the company plans a bid for...

Published May 31, 2021

Louisiana Sports Betting Could Begin This Fall

Louisiana lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on sports betting legislation that could allow wagering to start before the end of football season, according to Senate President Page Cortez...

Published May 31, 2021

Japan Considers Expanding Sports Betting

Sports betting in Japan is limited to horse racing, cycling and other minor competition. But the country is debating expansion into sports like baseball and football, spurred in part...

Published May 31, 2021

Canada Eases Toward Single-Event Sports Betting

Now that the House of Commons and the Senate have approved bills legalizing single-event sports betting in Canada, only one step remains, for the governor general to give final...

Published May 31, 2021

Genius Sports Partners with NBA’s Africa League

Genius Sports has added to its growing portfolio of data partnerships with the NBA’s Africa League. The deal will provide real-time data and new technology for the games in...

Published May 24, 2021

Tennis Fails to Find Betting Audience

Tennis remains popular among tennis fans, less so for sports fans overall—and sports bettors. Blame the lack of superstars beyond Serena Williams, as well as long matches and concerns...

Published May 24, 2021

FanDuel to Open Facility in Atlanta

FanDuel will invest more than $15 million in an office in Atlanta, even though Georgia still has no legal sports betting. The venue will employ 900 to handle product...

Published May 24, 2021

Raiders Home Games Most Sought After Ticket

Of the 10 most in-demand NFL games this coming season, six involve the Las Vegas Raiders playing in Allegiant Stadium. Four of the Top 5 fall into the same...

Published May 24, 2021

Baltimore Ravens Name BetMGM as Gaming Partner

The Baltimore Ravens and BetMGM signed a multi-year agreement under which BetMGM will be the team’s first official gaming partner, featured on in-stadium signage and fan promotions.

Published May 24, 2021

PointsBet, WNBA Announce Sports Betting Partnership

Global sportsbook PointsBet and the Women’s National Basketball Association have announced a new partnership making PointsBet one of the WNBA’s authorized gaming operators.

Published May 24, 2021

SIS Signs Deal to Broadcast Races at Hipódromo

Sports Information Services has signed an agreement to broadcast horse races from Hipódromo de las Americas racetrack (l.) in Mexico City, one of the most historic and popular tracks...

Published May 24, 2021

Lottery Dismisses Suspension of Tennessee Action 24/7

Tennessee’s only local sportsbook, Action 24/7, does not face suspension for suspected fraud. The Tennessee Lottery dismissed all charges involving clients of the sportsbook now that new controls are...

Published May 24, 2021

Baffert Faces Suits Over Drug Test for Derby Horse

Bettors in Kentucky and California have filed suit against Hall of Fame horse trainer Bob Baffert (l.). His horse Medina Spirit won the Kentucky Derby but failed a post-race...

Published May 24, 2021

Nebraska Lawmakers Compromise on College Bets

As a compromise to get the legislation approved, Nebraska lawmakers will prohibit wagers on in-state colleges at home, but not for away games. The change should help get the...

Published May 24, 2021