Kansas’ HB 2740 advanced through the House on Wednesday and now faces a May 20 deadline for passage. Kentucky’s HB 606 also recently advanced to the Senate. A pair of sports betting bills in Georgia – both of which would create ballot questions, one on … Read more
New York’s high court will now allow daily fantasy sports in the state. DFS has not been allowed in New York since 2016. NEW YORK – Daily fantasy sports is making a comeback to the Empire State, New York, after it was considered unconstitutional back … Read more
Rep. Adam Koenig, the sponsor of previous sports betting bills in Kentucky, plans to introduce a brand-new sports betting bill during the spring legislative session. Sports betting is receiving support from major political figures in Kentucky, with all of Kentucky’s neighboring states having either passed … Read more
Facebook launches Facebook Fantasy Games product on its mobile app. This product will bring fantasy sports options and even more social fun to Facebook users. There will be options for players to pick winners with MLB Home Run Picks, La Liga Winning Streak, and Fantasy … Read more
The Mohegan Sun Tribe in Connecticut has partnered with FanDuel. FanDuel will launch one of the three mobile sportsbooks in Connecticut. FanDuel daily fantasy sports will also be able to remain in CT with this deal. HARTFORD, Conn. – The Mohegan Sun Tribe in Connecticut … Read more
Connecticut regulated sports betting officially which caused some issues with daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators needing to partner with a local sportsbook. The Connecticut Lottery Corporation offered temporary licenses to FanDuel and DraftKings to allow them to continue operating in Connecticut. The licenses will last … Read more
Connecticut sports betting is officially regulated in its lawbooks starting July 1 but sportsbooks have yet to launch in Connecticut. July 1 is also the last day Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operations can run in Connecticut without partnering with a sportsbook. HARTFORD, Conn. – Sports … Read more
DraftKings Social is currently undergoing a soft launch on the DraftKings website. The social features added creates a localized social network encompassing DraftKings users. The social features are available on the sportsbook and daily fantasy sports (DFS) sides of the platform. BOSTON – DraftKings has … Read more
DraftKings has become the first official sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS) partner of NASCAR star Bubba Wallace and 23XI Racing. This is an official sponsorship deal that debuted during the EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Bubba Wallace will … Read more
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) could launch in Louisiana in time for the NFL season. FanDuel has been working closely with the Louisiana Gaming Board. The 17 parishes that voted against fantasy sports will not have access. BATON ROUGE, La. – After nearly three years since … Read more
DraftKings has announced a partnership with the Professional Fighters League. This is the first sportsbook partnership for the PFL. BOSTON — DraftKings Sportsbook and Daily Fantasy operator have taken a huge leap with their recent announcement of a partnership with the Professional Fighters League to … Read more
DraftKings and the UFC have signed an exclusive partnership. The deal will make DraftKings the first official sportsbook and daily fantasy sports (DFS) provider of the UFC. This is a multi-year agreement. LAS VEGAS – The UFC has named DraftKings as their official exclusive sportsbook … Read more
