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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Mattress Mack Is Back: Puts $1M On Houston Cougars To Win It All

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Jim McIngvale, also known as Mattress Mack, has grown a reputation for putting seven figure bets on Houston-based sports teams as well as underdogs. The Houston Cougars currently sit at 9-1 odds to win the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament. The Houston Cougars are favored … Read more

LSB Feature: SPAC’s Influence In The Legal Sports Betting World

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Sportsbooks like DraftKings have gone public. Flutter Entertainment is considering making FanDuel its own company and making it go public. Diamond Eagle is looking to invest in sports betting company theScore. NEW YORK – The legal sports betting market has continued to bloom and more investment … Read more

Bill Proposals For Regulated Sportsbooks In CT Move Forward

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The Connecticut General Assembly will be hearing bills regarding the regulation of mobile and retail sportsbooks in the state. Governor Ned Lamont wants to see regulated sportsbooks launch in Connecticut by the start of NFL season. HARTFORD, Conn. – With a deadline fast approaching as … Read more

DraftKings And American Cornhole League Partner For 2021 Season

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DraftKings and the American Cornhole League (ACL) join forces for a new partnership. The partnership will make DraftKings the official sports betting partner of the ACL. Fans will find league-sponsored free-to-play pools on a national scale. BOSTON – Fans of the American Cornhole League (ACL) … Read more

Talking Sports Betting Ads During Problem Gambling Month

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Pennsylvania residents saw online gambling ads during Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Indiana sportsbooks have been advertising locally as well. European markets banned sports betting ads in the past. INDIANAPOLIS – With the continued popularity of legal sports betting and the increased competition in the market, … Read more

How Close Is North Dakota To Legalizing Sports Betting?

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North Dakota could have legal sports betting by August 2023 if the Senate passes a duo of bills that have been placed before them after receiving passage in the House. ND HB 1234 would make retail sports wagering kiosks legal as well as mobile sportsbook … Read more