DraftKings has operational sportsbooks in three states but is ready for expansion. Through a deal with Penn National Gaming, DraftKings will launch mobile betting in many states. CEO of DraftKings, Jason Robins, predicts two-thirds of the country will have mobile betting in seven years. BOSTON … Read more
At the time of writing, over $10.02 billion has been bet at licensed sportsbooks throughout the country. Of that total, $5.44 billion came during 2019 alone, as more states introduce their industries. September 2019 – February 2020 will likely see a combined betting handle in … Read more
Legends Hospitality was founded in 2008 by Dallas Cowboys Owner, Jerry Jones, and New York Yankees Owner, George Steinbrenner. Legends Resort and Casino would be the first full-service casino in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas sports betting was approved by voters to take place in … Read more
Sports betting in New York became official on July 17 when sportsbooks like the one at Tioga Downs launched. The FanDuel Sportsbook at Tioga Downs collected over $55,000 in revenue during the span of that half-month. On top of their game, FanDuel has already released … Read more
The Wire Act was made into law in 1961 to prevent underground sportsbooks from ruling the industry. When the internet was created, the Wire Act immediately became obsolete, yet no parts of the law were changed. The Department of Justice released an opinion in 2011 … Read more
theScore will operate a sports betting app in NJ through their partnership with Darby Development LLC, the operators of Monmouth Park Racetrack. Last month, theScore announced a partnership with Penn National Gaming Inc. that gives them access to sports betting skins contingent upon regulatory approvals. … Read more
In the first month of legal New York sports betting, Rivers Casino collected $292,249 in revenue. Tioga Downs also reported their monthly revenue, which notched a mark of $55,219. In the first fiscal year, New York sports betting is projected to contribute $4 million to … Read more
SugarHouse Casino launched the first online sportsbook in Pennsylvania on May 28, 2019. Online sports betting apps accounted for almost $39 million of the $59.3 million wagered on sports in the month of July. FanDuel Sportsbook generated $3.3 million in handle during nine days they … Read more
The Chinook Winds Casino Resort is setting up to open their new sportsbook. No new sports betting laws are needed to open sportsbooks in Oregon. The Oregon Lottery is also in the process of opening up sportsbooks. LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – The Chinook Winds Casino … Read more
Sinclair Broadcasting recently agreed to acquire 21 regional sports networks and Fox College Sports from The Walt Disney Co. for $10.6 billion. ESPN previously signed a partnership with Caesars Entertainment to run it’s ‘Daily Wager’ program. There are currently 11 states with active sportsbooks and … Read more
888 offer sports betting in New Jersey but is looking to expand into other states as well. The company is looking at states attempting to pass all online gaming rather than just sports betting. Despite the continual sports betting expansion in the US, 888 has … Read more
Iowa sportsbooks officially began taking in bets on August 15, 2019. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is a strong opponent of any gambling expansion in his state. The Horsemen’s Benevolent Protection Association has begun a petition in order to put gambling expansion at the state’s horse … Read more