Andy Faust 
Stockholm-based Better Collective has purchased VegasInsider and ScoresAndOdds for $20 million in cash. The sites will change from their current subscription-based models to an affiliate link platform. Better Collective is the world’s largest sports betting affiliate company. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – “The Global Leader in … Read more
Pennsylvania will auction off its remaining five satellite casino licenses, bringing the total to 10 such venues. Sports betting can be hosted at PA satellite locations. Internet casino gaming is also launching in the state. HARRISBURG, Pa. – In addition to legalizing sports betting, Pennsylvania’s … Read more
Kentucky’s instant racing industry generated $2.05 billion in handle during FY 2018. Instant racing machines, a.k.a historical horse racing machines, use the pari-mutuel wagering model. The legality of instant racing is being challenged at the Kentucky Supreme Court. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Though heavily criticized by … Read more
The Sands Bethlehem is now the Wind Creek Bethlehem. The new branding brings the venue in line with other Wind Creek Hospitality holdings. The Wind Creek Bethlehem does not yet offer sports betting. BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After acquiring the Sands Bethlehem from Las Vegas Sands … Read more
The Seneca Nation is in the middle of a revenue-sharing dispute with the NY government. That dispute could give NY the power to block the Seneca from offering sports betting. If unchallenged, the Seneca could launch sports betting at their three NY properties this year. … Read more
Greg Sankey says that sports wagering is bad for college players’ mental well-being. Sankey is on record as advocating for federal sports betting regulations. Sankey wants the US government to ban prop and in-game betting in college sports. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As has become a … Read more
The FanDuel Sportsbook at Tioga Downs is slated to launch Friday afternoon. FanDuel is hoping to replicate the success of its New Jersey Meadowlands sportsbook in New York. With no online component, FanDuel has gone all-in on its Tioga Downs sports betting lounge. NEW YORK … Read more
Per SB 2992, New Jersey sports betting shares profits with the state’s horse racing industry. The bill also granted the NJ horse racing industry an injection of $20 million over 5 years. It’s still too early to tell how helpful sports betting can be to … Read more
The Montana Lottery’s no-bid sportsbook contract with Intralot is generating controversy. Various industry lobbyists want a full, open bidding process. If the Intralot deal is scrapped, sports betting could be delayed into next year. HELENA, Mont. – Montana is racing the clock to get sports … Read more
Colorado voters will decide whether or not to authorize legal sports betting in the state. Sports betting tax revenue would help fund the Colorado Water Plan. Various environmental advocacy groups are debating the merits of the proposal. DENVER –Colorado sports betting cleared the first hurdle … Read more
The Betting on Sports summit has outgrown its UK venue and will be moving to Spain next year. Betting on Sports is the premier industry conference with attendees from more than 60 countries. Betting on Sports America’s New Jersey venue is not altered by its … Read more
Despite controversy, the DC Council has approved Intralot to be its sole mobile betting provider. Intralot will operate the DC Lottery’s mobile betting app. Sports wagering could launch before the end of 2019. WASHINGTON – After months of uncertainty aznd political infighting, it seems that … Read more