New Jersey Hits Many Sports Betting Records With September’s Report

Atlantic City

New Jersey sports betting has been dominated by the online presence of The Meadowlands and Resorts Casino. NFL bettors helped the state break new records for a monthly betting handle, revenue total, and tax contributions. Harrah’s AC still sits without any online betting platform – … Read more

MGM Grand Detroit Opens New Sports Lounge, Hopes For Legal Sports Betting

Moneyline Sports Bar At The MGM

The new sports lounge is named Moneyline. Sports betting is not legal yet in Michigan. Michigan lawmakers hope that bettors in the state can bet on the 2020 Super Bowl. DETROIT – MGM Grand Detroit has opened up its new Moneyline sports lounge on Tuesday. … Read more

MLB, Mariners Make Their Pitch For WA Sports Betting Rules

Seattle Mariners

WA HB 1975, a Washington State sports betting bill, made it through the Commerce and Gaming Committee but lost momentum after it was referred to appropriations. Only two states that have legalized sports betting have included a mandate for sportsbooks to use official league data. … Read more

Indiana’s Successful Sportsbook Launches Come By Way Of NFL Bettors

Frank Reich

Indiana sportsbooks collected over half of their betting handle from football bettors. The books located next to NFL teams were the most successful sportsbooks in Indiana. Indiana now has the record for the highest betting handle during its launch month. INDIANAPOLIS – The first month … Read more

Fox Sports Brings Sports Betting To Facebook Watch

Facebook Watch

As streaming gains in popularity, television networks are trying to expand their internet presence. In an effort to do this, Fox Sports will now be airing shows on Facebook Watch about the NFL and sports betting information about the games. All of the sports that … Read more

Prairie Meadows Sportsbook Boosts Iowa Sports Betting Revenue

Prairie Meadows Sportsbook

Iowa launched its first sportsbook on August 15, 2019. Every sportsbook increased their betting handle from August to September. Prairie Meadows accounted for 37% of the state’s betting handle. DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa’s monthly sports betting revenue for September was released by the Iowa … Read more

Sportradar Acquires Optima, Becomes One-Stop Sports Betting Shop

Sportradar Acquires Optima, Becomes One-Stop Sports Betting Shop

Sportradar is the data distribution partner for the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, and NHL. Optima is an international e-gaming and technology provider for sports betting businesses. The acquisition went into effect immediately after it was announced. TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  – Sportradar, the Swiss-based data distribution partner … Read more

Jags Owner On Sports Betting: ‘It’s Going To Drive The Values Of Franchises Up’

Jacksonville Jaguars

The NFL now has deals with Caesars, Sportradar, and DraftKings, but no direct sports betting partnerships. NFL teams, including the Redskins and Rams, are trying to implement betting-like platforms of their own. Executives of the NFL believe they already get great ratings without sports betting. … Read more

UFC To Launch Live-Betting For Sports Bettors

ufc-live-betting

UFC Event Centre will be the live betting product released by the UFC and IMG Arena. This new platform will feature numerous wagering options along with all UFC affiliated logos, pictures, and full biographies on all fighters. This product was made to be used within … Read more

U.S. Sports Betting Is Fueling Growth For Penn National Gaming

Revenue Growth

In August, Penn National Gaming partnered with four different sports betting companies in order to give them market access in varying states. Penn National Gaming’s stock has risen 1.3% despite the industry having a decline of 13.6% in the past three months. For Q3 of … Read more

FanDuel Now The Official DFS Partner Of The Indianapolis Colts

Colts Fanduel Partnership

FanDuel and The Indianapolis Colts will work together to engage fans using different marketing assets. In 2015, FanDuel signed deals with 15 NFL teams, including the Indianapolis Colts. DraftKings, FanDuel’s top competitor, was recently named the official daily fantasy sports partner of the NFL. INDIANAPOLIS … Read more