The Illinois sports betting industry collected $537.2 million in handle for April. The Prairie State was number two for the number of wagers taken for the month, only falling behind to New Jersey who had $748 million in bets. Of the $537.2 million brought in, … 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
Boost Mobile and DraftKings have partnered for sports betting and fantasy sports. Boost Mobile users will be able to fund their DraftKings betting accounts from retail Boost Mobile stores. There will also be an exclusive contest only available to Boost Mobile users. BOSTON – DraftKings … Read more
Virginia sports betting handle took a dip in April as did the rest of the country. The seven sportsbooks of Virginia had a total handle of $236.4 million for April. Although they were down month-over-month in handle and revenue, their tax hold increased by almost … Read more
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
The Department of Interior has officially approved the Arizona tribal gaming compact allowing the state to launch sports betting. The Governor has already signed the sports betting bill into law. This was the final hurdle for launching a regulated market. PHOENIX – Arizona sports betting … 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
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 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
Ohio sports betting legislation has been met with some opposition this week. Advocates of the sports wagering market would like to see Senate Bill 176 that would regulate mobile and retail sportsbooks in Ohio pass by June. With a June passage, the sports gaming industry … Read more
The Florida Legislature has passed legislation for regulated sports betting in the state. The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s new Tribal Gaming Compacts were approved that include roulette, craps, and retail and mobile sportsbooks. The industry is expected to go live in the Sunshine State on … Read more
Pennsylvania sportsbooks saw a 14.4% decline in activity in April. This comes as the college basketball betting season ended. Sportsbooks are expected to see an increase in May thanks to NBA betting. HARRISBURG, Pa. – Sports betting fans in Pennsylvania had less to wager on … Read more