Sportsbook Apps See Surge of 559% In Downloads For March Madness

DraftKings Mobile Sports Betting App

Sports bettors have downloaded more mobile sports betting apps in March 2021 than they did in March 2020. March Madness was one of the reasons for the surge in downloads and sports wagering activity. FanDuel and DraftKings saw the bulk of downloads and wagers for … Read more

VA Sports Betting Revenue Down Despite $266M Handle In February

Virginia

The sports betting industry in Virginia has posted another negative month for February with over $3 million in the red. Although the Commonwealth saw a loss, handle was at a record high at $265.8 million for the month. Over 7.3% of wagers came from Super … Read more

Sportsbooks Hit Snafu During First Moments Of March Madness

March Madness Betting

Users reported issues at mobile sportsbooks BetMGM and FanDuel in the opening moments of the NCAA Tournament. Live betting odds were momentarily down at SBTech backed sports betting platforms. INDIANAPOLIS – The 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is usually one of the most heavily wagered … Read more

Virginia Lottery Licenses 2 More Sportsbooks: Golden Nugget, Bally’s

Virginia Lottery - Sports Betting

Virginia now has eight licensed sports wagering operators in the Commonwealth. The Golden Nugget Online and Bally’s have been given temporary licensure to open their mobile sportsbooks but each will likely launch in the summer rather than for March Madness. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam currently … Read more

Indiana Sports Betting Revenue Dips In February

Indiana sportsbook

January’s sports betting handle in Indiana was $348.2 million while February’s handle was $273.8 million. Before February, Indiana’s sports betting handle had increased for the past five months. Indiana sports betting generated $1,610,811 million in tax revenue during February. INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s sports betting handle … Read more

William Hill Sportsbook Is Now Live In Tennessee For March Madness

William Hill - Tennessee

William Hill’s mobile sportsbook launched in Tennessee on Thursday. The launch of the platform comes just in time for March Madness betting as the college basketball tournament begins on March 18 and goes all the way through to April 5. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee sports … Read more

BetMGM And Buffalo Wild Wings Partner For Sports Betting

Buffalo Wild Wings - BetMGM

Buffalo Wild Wings and BetMGM announce a new exclusive sports betting experience. When betting on the BetMGM app inside Buffalo Wild Wings, players will have access to exclusive promotions available only while inside one of the restaurants. BetMGM will use geolocation technology to apply for … Read more

Iowa Sports Betting Dips But Still Strong In February

Iowa Sportsbook

Iowa sports betting activity in February continued to see solid numbers despite a shorter month. Iowa saw an average of $5.1 million wagered daily in February. Online sports betting saw the most action. DES MOINES, Iowa – Sports betting in Iowa has continued to see … Read more

Virginia Sports Betting Handle Erupts In First 11 Days

Volcano Odds - Virginia Sportsbooks

Virginia rakes in almost $58.9 million in wagers in just 11 days of activity. The state also saw over $3.2 million in revenue. More sportsbooks are expected to launch with new bills making it to the governor’s desk. RICHMOND, Va. – Sports betting in Virginia … Read more

BetMGM Becomes Sports Betting Partner Of Borussia Dortmund

BetMGM - Borussia Dortmund

BetMGM has announced an exclusive partnership with Borussia Dortmund. BetMGM becomes the football club’s official US partner. Borussia Dortmund has -112 short odds to beat Borussia Monchengladbach. LAS VEGAS – BetMGM has officially announced an exclusive partnership with German football club Borussia Dortmund, becoming its … Read more

LSB Feature: Why Marketers Are Betting Big On Sports Betting

Marketing Sports Betting

The sports betting market will grow to $9.2 billion by 2025 according to a report by J.P. Morgan. DraftKings was estimated to spend $93 million on advertising through the first three quarters of 2020. Major media outlets such as ESPN, FOX Sports, and Bleacher Report … Read more