Talking Sports Betting Ads During Problem Gambling Month

by Giovanni Shorter | Mar 17, 2021 4:26 pm | Sports Betting

Pennsylvania residents saw online gambling ads during Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Indiana sportsbooks have been advertising locally as well. European markets banned sports betting ads in the past. INDIANAPOLIS – With the continued popularity of legal sports betting and...

Illinois Sets New Sports Betting Record In January At $581.5M

by Giovanni Shorter | Mar 11, 2021 10:37 am | Revenue

Sports betting handle in Illinois increased to $581.5 million in January. This is the new record-setting single-month betting activity in Illinois. DraftKings remains the more popular mobile sportsbook in the state. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Sports betting fans in Illinois...

Barstool Sportsbook In Illinois Set To Launch Thursday

by Giovanni Shorter | Mar 10, 2021 10:28 am | Sports Betting

Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sportsbook CEO has announced via his Twitter account that the sportsbook will be launching in Illinois on Thursday. This will be the third market Barstool Sportsbook will be available in. Barstool Sportsbook will be the sixth sportsbook to...

Penn National, RSI Partner For Barstool Sportsbook In NY

by Giovanni Shorter | Feb 23, 2021 10:47 am | Sports Betting

Popular Barstool Sportsbook could launch in New York. Penn National Gaming has gained New York market access thanks to a strategic partnership with Rush Street Interactive (RSI). Penn National wants Barstool Sportsbook in 10 states by the end of 2021. ALBANY, N.Y. –...

Westgate Sends Cease and Desist to Barstool Over Copyright Issue

by Giovanni Shorter | Feb 19, 2021 12:06 pm | Sports Betting

Popular Las Vegas sportsbook Westgate SuperBook has sent two cease and desist letters to Barstool Sports for copyright infringement. Westgate alleges Barstool’s use of the term “good teams win, great teams cover” violates a trademark. Westgate trademarked the...