“The Rock” Is Betting Big On The XFL, Will Sports Bettors Also Be Able To?

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - XFL Football

The purchase of the XFL by The Rock and others can possibly reignite interest in betting on the league. Sports betting was a major part of the start of the XFL this year but with big losses and the pandemic shutdown of the season, excitement … Read more

Indiana Approves Nuvei To Handle Quicker Betting Transactions

Nuvei

Nuvei has been awarded a certificate of registration for Indiana sports betting. The company will use its innovative technology to help with quicker deposit and withdrawal processes and boost revenue for operators. This opportunity is a step closer for the internationally based company to expand … Read more

DraftKings Launches Illinois Sportsbook App and Retail Location

Casino Queen - DraftKings

DraftKings has officially launched a sportsbook app and retail location in Illinois and the app will require in-person registration. The app and location will be DraftKings at Casino Queen and customers can take part in the sportsbooks many various bet types and mobile sports betting. … Read more

Las Vegas Raiders Announce No-Fan Policy Despite Sportsbook Deal

Allegiant Stadium

The Las Vegas Raiders will not have any fans in the stands for the first season in Allegiant Stadium. This news comes after the announcement of the first NFL stadium sportsbook being in the stadium. The opening ceremony for the stadium will now be next … Read more

Former Broncos Super Bowl Champ Getting In On CO Sports Betting

Rod Smith

Former Bronco, Rod Smith, is now the chief brand ambassador for Denver Sports Betting and will be involved in marketing content for the local sports gambling site. Smith joins another former NFL player Pat McAfee in partnerships involving sports betting to continue to grow the … Read more

IGT, FanDuel Sign Deal For U.S. Sports Betting Market Expansion

ITG - FanDuel

In a new agreement, IGT will power all of FanDuel retail sportsbooks while FanDuel will offer IGT online casino games in states with FanDuel online casinos. FanDuel and IGT have an already successful technology partnership that includes America’s highest volume sportsbook. This deal will expand … Read more

Yahoo and NBA Partner The Give VR and Sports Betting Options To Fans

Yahoo! - NBA

The NBA and Yahoo Sports team up to bring fans a virtual reality game experience and exclusive NBA betting content. Yahoo Sports will now be expanding its NBA betting content including partnering in presenting NBA Pick’EM. The games that will be distributed in VR will … Read more

Online Sports Betting In New York Gets Support From NYRA

NYRA

The New York Racing Association has spoken out in favor of legal sports betting in New York. The boost to the economy, especially because of the current state of NY budget deficit, is the biggest push for it to be passed. Governor Cuomo believes it … Read more

Churchill Downs Looking To Launch Online Sportsbook In Michigan

BetAmerica - Detroit

Churchill Downs announced the release of a BetAmerica sports betting and iGaming platform and a partnership with Hannahville Indian community. The betting platform will be live on the website for Michigan residents and a land-based sportsbook in Island Resort and Casino. Online sports betting is … Read more

Vegas Raiders To Host First-Ever NFL Stadium Sportsbook

Allegiant Stadium

The Las Vegas Raiders’ new stadium will have a betting lounge provided by their official gaming partner, MGM Resorts. Earlier this year the deal was made between MGM Resorts and Allegiant Stadium. NFL permitting betting lounges laid the groundwork for the stadium sportsbook. The first … Read more