LSB Feature: Can Sports Betting Be A Legitimate Side Hustle?

Sportsbooks vs. DFS

According to a survey run by Whistle Wise Quantitative Research, 76% of young sports betting fans view legal sports betting as a form of entrepreneurship. Americans bet billions on sports every year. Many prominent figures have made a living off of sports betting. LAS VEGAS … Read more

LSB Interview: DraftKings’ Reid Fowler Talks Betting On The Masters

Reid Fowler

DraftKings’ golf analyst Reid Fowler sits down to discuss betting the Masters, the future young stars of the PGA Tour, and how advanced statistics can give bettors the key advantage they need. AUGUSTA, Ga. – The 2021 Masters Tournament is in full swing, and DraftKings’ … Read more

AZ Sports Betting Bill May See The Senate Floor Monday

Arizona Senate

Arizona has a chance to regulate mobile and retail sportsbooks through House Bill 2772 within the next two weeks. The House has already passed the proposal that is looking for Senate approval before Governor Doug Ducey will be able to sign the measure into law. … Read more

IA Sports Betting Revenue, Handle Hit New Record With March Madness

Iowa Sports Betting

Iowa saw $161.4 million wagered on sports in March thanks to March Madness betting. The state saw $13.4 million collected in revenue, a new state record. The bulk of the wagers came from online and mobile betting operations. DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa managed to … Read more

DraftKings Fined By The NJ Division Of Gaming Enforcement

DraftKings Fined!

DraftKings has been hit with a $10,000 fine by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). This stems from a self-exclusion violation. DraftKings allegedly sent promotional mailings to 11 self-excluded patrons which is against the New Jersey sports betting regulations. TRENTON, N.J. – Popular … Read more

Mobile Sportsbooks Passed On The New York 2022 FY Budget

Governor Andrew Cuomo

The budget proposal in New York has passed with regulated mobile sportsbooks included in the paperwork. New Yorkers will see up to six regulated mobile sports betting platforms launch by September for the NFL season. Over 90% of all sports betting that will occur statewide … Read more

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

Lottery.com Buys Sports.com For Future Sports Betting Integration

lottery com

Lottery.com is expected to join the sports wagering world in the future as they are now the proud owners of Sports.com. Sports.com would be an online and mobile sports betting platform in regulated markets both in the nation and internationally. AUSTIN, Texas – The acceptance … 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

LSB Interview: DraftKings’ Steve Buchanan Talks MLB Betting

MLB Chase Field

Sitting down with DraftKings’ MLB expert Steve Buchanan to hear his insight on the top teams in World Series contention, as well as his surprise dark horse teams in 2021. BOSTON – Heading into the upcoming MLB season, bettors across the country are putting together … Read more

DraftKings Now Owns Sports Betting Broadcast Company VSiN

DraftKings - VSIN

DraftKings will now be in the business of sports betting media broadcasts and content through their purchase of VSiN. Each business will be its own separate entity, however, the DraftKings brand will be integrated into VSiN as well as VSiN information being seen through DraftKings … Read more

DraftKings To Become Official Sportsbook Operator Of WWE

WWE - DraftKings

DraftKings will soon be the official sports betting partner of the WWE. Free-to-play pools for WWE events like WrestleMania will be found by customers of the platform beginning April 10. This is the first time in the history of WWE to have the organization partner … Read more