Justin Thomas Becomes 1st Athlete to Sign With Fanatics Sportsbook
Pro golfer Justin Thomas signed with Fanatics Sportsbook on Tuesday ahead of this weekend's PGA Championship in Thomas' home state of Kentucky.
by James Bisson
FanDuel Fires Up New TV Channel While FanDuel Online Casino Welcomes Rob Gronkowski
FanDuel is launching a new FAST TV channel and will offer online casino users in New Jersey the chance to interact with Rob Gronkowski.
by James Bisson
Minnesota Sports Betting Legalization Thrown a Lifeline Friday
Minnesota sports betting received a lifeline on Friday, as historical horse racing language was removed from two house bills that are likely to be sent back to the Senate.
by James Bisson
FanDuel Crushes First Two Weeks After DC Launch
FanDuel took over from GambetDC in DC on April 15, and the results from its first two weeks of operation are promising.
by Andrew Reid
NFL Draft Fan Survey: How Optimistic is Your Franchise's Fanbase in 2024?
When it comes to high hopes for this year's NFL Draft, no fanbase compares with the Chicago Bears – and no group of supporters is more jaded than the Carolina Panthers.
by Sportsbook Review
Circa Sports Goes Live in Kentucky, Becomes 8th Sportsbook in State
The Las Vegas-based sportsbook became the eighth sports betting operator to go live in the Bluegrass State.
by James Bisson
Justin Thomas Becomes 1st Athlete to Sign With Fanatics Sportsbook
Pro golfer Justin Thomas signed with Fanatics Sportsbook on Tuesday ahead of this weekend's PGA Championship in Thomas' home state of Kentucky.
by James Bisson
Indiana's April 2024 Sports Betting Handle Slips Under $400 Million for First Time Since September
Indiana followed a normal national trend with a downturn in April 2024, as the sports betting handle slipped under $400 million for the first time since September 2023.
by James Bisson
New York Surprises with Near $2 Billion Handle in April 2024
Legal sports betting had a shockingly good April 2024, when things usually begin a downturn. It fell just short of the $2 billion handle mark.
by James Bisson
Maryland Sports Betting Handle Jumps 48% Year-Over-Year
Maryland sports betting had an impressive April 2024. While the month was a bit of a dip from March, it represents a huge year-over-year increase.
by James Bisson
Fanatics Sportsbook and iCasino Launches in New Jersey
Fanatics Sportsbook has completed the transition from PointsBet in New Jersey, and we have the details about the newest game in the Garden State.
by James Bisson
Adam Silver Says NBA Only Has 'So Much Control' Over Sports Betting Sites Offering Props
After recent news surrounding the possibility of the best sports betting sites banning prop bets in college sports, NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the likelihood of professional basketball following suit.
by Andrew Brennan
DraftKings Zeroing in on Texas?
While there are no imminent plans to establish a legal sports betting scene in Texas, DraftKings has recently made comments that indicate it's ready to go when the time comes.
by James Bisson
Bill to Ban Prop Bets on College Sports Officially Filed in North Carolina
North Carolina lawmakers have filed a bill to prohibit college player props, and it would end wagering on individual stats for college and amateur athletes.
by Rob Paul
Mississippi Fumbles Ball on Mobile Sports Betting For 2024
Despite legal sports betting at brick-and-mortar locations, Mississippi has failed to pass a bill allowing for a mobile sports betting platform.
by James Bisson
Tipico On the Cusp of Exiting U.S. Market
Tipico looks to be on the verge of exiting the U.S. market, but potential buyers are still interested in acquiring its American assets.
by James Bisson
DraftKings Beats Expectations for Sports Betting Revenue in 2024 Q1 Earnings
The sportsbook reported a 53% year-over-year revenue growth to beat its first quarter expectations to open 2024.
by James Bisson
NFL Draft Produces Surprises and a Few Major Payouts on Michael Penix Jr.
Some NFL bettors hit big on the Atlanta Falcons' selection of Michael Penix Jr. at number eight, and we have all the details.
by James Bisson
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Officially Sanctioned as Pro Bout
Here are the details surrounding the pro bout designation that was recently applied to the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match scheduled for July 20, 2024.
by Andrew Reid
Colorado Enjoys Its 4th-Best Sports Betting Month Ever Thanks to March Madness
The Colorado Division of Gaming reported that March 2024 was its fourth-best month ever in 47 months of operation for the state's sports betting apps and retail providers.
by James Bisson
North Carolina Could Ban College Sports Prop Betting
North Carolina, America's newest legal sports betting jurisdiction, could soon alter its betting platform by removing college prop markets from its menu.
by James Bisson
Churchill Downs Sets Revenue Record in First Quarter
Churchill Downs, the racetrack that's home to the Kentucky Derby, has produced record first-quarter revenue to begin 2024.
by Sean Tomlinson
YouGov Report Shows Young Americans Prefer bet365 While Older Americans Like DraftKings
We have all the details of a recent YouGov survey of thousands of American sports bettors, with in-depth results.
by James Bisson
Alabama Legislative Session Ends With No Sports Betting in Sight
Despite House Bills passing that included sports betting language, the Alabama legislative session has ended with no legal sports betting on the horizon.
by James Bisson
California Tribes will Maintain Sports Betting Monopoly for Foreseeable Future
While legal sports betting in California seems years away at best, providers are acknowledging that if it comes to pass, the tribes of the Golden State will run the show.
by James Bisson
Ohtani's Former Interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, Agrees to Plead Guilty to Bank, Tax Fraud
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of tax fraud.
by Rob Paul
ESPN BET Lands PGA Championship Sponsorship Deal
The PGA Championship has become the first of the four major golf championships to land a title sponsor, and we have the details of the deal with ESPN BET.
by James Bisson
IC360, Radar Partner for Geolocation Services to Monitor Sports Betting, iGaming
IC360 is teaming up with Radar to offer a new compliance solution to the fast-growing sports betting industry.
by C Jackson Cowart
2024 Kentucky Derby Reports New Betting Handle Records
The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in 2024 set a slew of new handle records for sportsbooks, and we examine the reasons why and what the new records are.
by Andrew Reid
AGA Study Reveals Sportsbook Advertising Spend Decline
Sportsbooks are spending a lot less on advertising with each passing year, and we have the details on the 2023 report from the American Gaming Association.
by James Bisson
Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Reportedly Paid off Bookie Through Resorts World
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, reportedly stole more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar to help settle $40.7 million in gambling debts.
by Andrew Brennan
Alabama Legal Sports Betting Not in the Cards in 2024
The House Bills have Alabama had developed to legalize sports betting didn't make it past the Senate, and it looks like a legal sports betting scene is not in the cards for 2024.
by James Bisson
Why Dave & Buster's is Offering Betting on Arcade Games
The dining and entertainment chain will soon allow customers to wager on arcade games in its latest foray into the betting scene.
by C Jackson Cowart
Who is the Next Women's Sports Mega-Star?
As the popularity of women's sports continues to surge world-wide, we ask the question: Who is positioned to become the next female sports superstar?
by James Bisson
Kentucky Derby Primed to Get More Sports Betting Attention in 2024
Sports betting was legalized in Kentucky not long ago, which should lead to more betting attention for the 2024 Kentucky Derby.
by Sean Tomlinson
Tough Month of March Reported for Nevada Sportsbooks
Nevada sportsbooks had a tough month in March, and now that the financials have been released we have you covered with all the details.
by James Bisson
ESPN BET Launches First-Ever Retail Sportsbook in Detroit
ESPN BET has launched its first brick-and-mortar retail sportsbook just in time for the NFL Draft, and we have all the details!
by James Bisson
Isaiah Rodgers Reinstated to NFL Following 2023 Gambling Suspension
Looking at the details surrounding the NFL's reinstatement of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers on Tuesday.
by Andrew Reid
Kindred Group Quarter 1 Earnings Report Released
Despite its upcoming exit from the North American market, Kindred Group's Q1 financials show growth in several areas.
by James Bisson
Kambi Q1 Revenues In Line With Expectations
While Kambi Group plc's Q1 report shows relatively flat numbers, it also shows that they are more or less in line with expectations.
by James Bisson
First Ever Chief Responsible Gaming Officer Hired By DraftKings
Lori Kalani has joined DraftKings as the company's first Chief Responsible Gaming Officer, and we have all the details on what the job encompasses.
by James Bisson
Missouri Hits 300,000 Signatures for Sports Betting Initiative
The Winning for Missouri Education campaign announced that 300,000 signatures have been gathered in support of a legalized sports betting platform.
by James Bisson
Caesars and NHL Enter into Blackjack Partnership
Looking into the details between Caesars Entertainment's partnership with the NHL, and the recently launched NHL Blackjack game.
by Andrew Reid
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