AZ Sports Betting On The Horizon: Timeline And Regulations Set

Arizona Gaming Commission

HB 2772 will allow for 20 sports betting licenses. Licenses will be awarded to both tribal casinos and state-regulated operators. PHOENIX— Arizona sports bettors might not have to wait much longer as the process to allow for sports betting in the state has been taken … Read more

DraftKings Launches New Sports Betting Channel On SLING TV

Sling - DraftKings

DraftKings has partnered with SLING TV to launch a new exclusive sports betting channel. The channel will cover real-time game scores and betting odds. DraftKings Basketball will be the first to launch, with DraftKings Baseball and DraftKings Hockey channels coming down the line. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. … Read more

Could’ve, Should’ve, Didn’t – AR Mobile Sportsbook Bill Passed On

Arkansas Legislature

Arkansas will not be getting mobile sportsbooks in 2021. House Bill 1942 to regulate mobile sports betting was set to be heard on Wednesday but was skipped over, making it a no-go this year. The Arkansas Legislature adjourns on April 30. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – … Read more

Professional Fighters League Signs Sports Betting Deal With DraftKings

PFL - DraftKings

DraftKings has announced a partnership with the Professional Fighters League. This is the first sportsbook partnership for the PFL. BOSTON — DraftKings Sportsbook and Daily Fantasy operator have taken a huge leap with their recent announcement of a partnership with the Professional Fighters League to … Read more

Mobile March Madness Betting Dominates Michigan Market

Michigan Basketball

Michigan sportsbooks saw $383.7 million wagered on sports in March. About 93.7% of all wagers came from mobile sportsbooks. Sports betting revenue saw $35.2 million, a 9.2% yield. LANSING, Mich. – Sports betting fans were active in March in the Michigan market as the month … Read more

Genius Sports Merges With dMY Technology Group, Goes Public

Genius sports - NYSE

Genius Sports and dMY Technology Group have completed a major merger. The company will now go public on the New York Stock Exchange. Genius Sports will be traded under the symbol $GENI. NEW YORK – Sports analysis data rights owner Genius Sports Group (GSG) has … Read more

Nebraska Sports Betting Legislation Now Includes State Colleges

Nebraska Sports Betting

Nebraska is one step away from a regulated retail sports betting industry. Nebraska Legislature Bill 561 would make sports wagering on collegiate and professional sports an open market in the state where it is expected to pass. A launch of the gaming market for Nebraska … Read more

LSB Interview: Rep. Chip LaMarca Talks Florida Sports Betting Legislation In 2021

Florida House Rep. Chip LaMarca

House Bill 1317 would regulate mobile and retail sports betting in Florida. The Florida legislature could call a special session in 2021 to pass the bill into law. Florida sportsbooks estimate a conservative annual revenue of $150 million from the sports wagering market. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. … Read more

European Super League Odds, Available At Online Sportsbooks

Manchester City

Twelve of Europe’s biggest soccer clubs have announced a new formation of a Super League. UEFA is publicly against the move, but announced that the Champions League will continue next week. Odds for who will win the first European Super League are now available, with … Read more

Washington DC Retail Sportsbooks Still Reign Supreme in March

William Hill Sportsbook - Washington, DC

Washington DC saw $15.28 million wagered on sports in March 2021. This is down slightly from the February numbers. Retail sportsbooks continue to dominate the Washington DC market. WASHINGTON – Sports betting fans in Washington DC were less active in March, with overall betting handle … Read more

March Holds Great Returns For Mississippi Sportsbooks

Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook - Mississippi

The betting handle in Mississippi surpasses $50.5 million in March. This is a 5.7% increase month over month. This is also a 707.4% increase year over year. JACKSON, Miss. – Sports betting fans in Mississippi were active in March, raising the betting handle and revenue … Read more

Mobile Sportsbook Bill Introduced In Arkansas With Ten Days Left

Arkansas Legislature

Arkansas could see mobile sportsbooks in 2021 with House Bill 1942 that was introduced on Monday. The Arkansas Legislature has a little over a week to get this new bill passed. With a drop in sports betting activity through the state’s three retail locations, Arkansas … Read more