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

2021 NY Budget Looks Favorable To Include Mobile Sportsbooks

New York Mobile Sports Betting

Mobile sports betting looks to be inevitable at this point for being a part of the 2021 NY State budget proposal. Governor Andrew Cuomo believes the expansion into mobile sportsbooks would bring in an estimated $500 million in yearly revenue for New York. New York … Read more

Illinois Governor Pritzker Axes Remote Mobile Betting Signup

Governor JB Pritzker

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order to stop remote mobile betting signups. Big named sportsbooks are offering incentives for bettors to go signup in person. CHICAGO – Just ahead of the March Madness National Championship game, sports bettors in Illinois got some eye-opening … Read more

Approval Of Bill Makes South Dakota Legal Sports Betting Official

Gov. Kristi Noem

South Dakota now has legal sports betting with the signing of Senate Bill 44 into law by Governor Kristi Noem on Thursday. Deadwood gaming facilities, as well as tribal gaming facilities in the state, will be able to launch retail sportsbooks beginning in the summer … Read more

NCAA COVID-19 Protocols For March Madness Tournament Explained

NCAA COVID-19 Protocols

Six referees for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament were dismissed after one tested positive for COVID-19. All participants will be in a bubble in Indianapolis, similar to how the NBA did in Orlando. Players will be tested daily. INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament … Read more

Mobile Sports Betting Revenue Included In NY Budget Bill

Mobile Sports Betting Revenue Included In NY Budget Bill

New York’s budget bill proposal passed by majority vote on Monday night in both chambers with online sports betting listed as a revenue source. There are three bills currently open for the legalization of mobile sports betting in the New York State Assembly. Governor Andrew … Read more

6 March Madness Facts To Know Before Betting The Tournament

6 NCAA Tournament Facts Before Betting

The Colgate-Arkansas matchup has the highest O/U in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 162.5 points. A No. 1 Seed has won the last three NCAA Tournaments. The Gonzaga Bulldogs have the shortest odds to win the 2021 NCAA Tournament at +210. INDIANAPOLIS … Read more

LSB Interview: March Madness Betting With Johnny Avello Of DraftKings

March Madness

Selection Sunday will take place this Sunday to find out who has made it into the 2021 March Madness Tournament. Gonzaga are currently undefeated and have taken in roughly 27% of the total betting handle at DraftKings to win the entire tournament. This will be … Read more

Ohio Bowling Alleys & Others Want In On Sports Gaming Legislation

Bowling

More businesses are coming forward and speaking to the Ohio Legislature about being included in a future sports betting industry. Professional sports teams and bowling alleys statewide have now joined the list of businesses wanting to offer sports wagering at their facilities. COLUMBUS, Ohio – … Read more

Illinois & Montana Celebrate One Year Of Legal Sportsbooks

Rivers Casino Des Plaines

Illinois and Montana are both celebrating their one-year anniversaries of launching sportsbooks in their states. Due to the huge differences in their market landscapes, Illinois has exceeded expectations in its first year while Montana has done less than expected. CHICAGO – On March 9, 2020, … Read more

Rhode Island Sets Single Month Wager Record In January

Rhode Island Sportsbook

Rhode Island saw $39.8 million wagered on sports in January, setting the single-month record for betting handle. Sports betting revenue is up 48.8%. Mobile sportsbooks saw the bulk of betting action in January. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Sports betting in Rhode Island was very active, managing … Read more