Louisiana Sportsbooks Still Aiming For 2021 Launch, DFS Now Live

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Louisiana is still set on launching sportsbooks during the 2021 NFL season. Mobile sports betting platforms will be the first to be seen in the state. DraftKings was approved on Thursday to become the first licensed DFS platform in Louisiana and can now launch immediately. … Read more

FanDuel, DraftKings DFS Operations To Remain In Connecticut

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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

July 1 Marks First Day Of Connecticut Regulated Sports Betting

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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

Wyoming Gaming Commission Agrees To Sports Betting Rules

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The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) will be submitting its draft of the rules and regulations for the sports betting industry to Governor Mark Gordon for approval. A 45-day window of public opinion will be open for going over the draft and a final set will … Read more

DraftKings Soft Launches Social Network On Sportsbook Site

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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

Connecticut Governor Passes Sports Betting Legislation

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Connecticut should have regulated sportsbooks launched by the 2021 NFL season. The Connecticut Lottery, as well as Tribes in the state, will have mobile sportsbooks and retail sports betting locations across the state. The U.S. Department of the Interior will have House Bill 6451 for … Read more

DraftKings Secures Deal With NASCAR’s 23XI Racing And Bubba Wallace

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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

Fantasy Sports In Connecticut Could Experience Blackout With Legislation

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HB 6451 has passed in the Connecticut house to expand gambling and launch regulated sports betting. The new bill requires daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators to apply for new licenses. This would end DFS for a period in Connecticut. HARTFORD, Conn. – While the legal … Read more

Connecticut Sports Betting Legislation Sees First Passage

Connecticut House of Representatives

Connecticut is halfway through the Connecticut General Assembly with passages to regulate sports betting. The House of Representatives approved sports wagering legislation on Thursday where it is now on its way to the Senate for approval. Connecticut wants to go live with its sports gaming … Read more

DFS Could Launch In Louisiana Just In Time For NFL Season

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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