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
Users of DISH Hopper will be able to access DraftKings and place bets directly from their TV. DISH Hopper users can now bet on NCAA basketball, NBA, and NHL with more sports to come. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – In a first-of-its-kind deal, DraftKings Sportsbook and fantasy … Read more
FanDuel parent company Flutter Entertainment shows that their online gambling imprint in the US is the largest operation. FanDuel pushed US gaming revenue up 81% in 2020. Flutter Entertainments US base is 40% larger than its closest competitor DraftKings. DUBLIN, Ireland – FanDuel has seen … Read more
Virginia rakes in almost $58.9 million in wagers in just 11 days of activity. The state also saw over $3.2 million in revenue. More sportsbooks are expected to launch with new bills making it to the governor’s desk. RICHMOND, Va. – Sports betting in Virginia … Read more
The Oregon Lottery has announced its intentions to have the DraftKings brand operate the state’s single sports betting site. DraftKings and SBTech combined in 2020 when they were bought out by Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. Oregon sports betting revenue has been underperforming since its launch … Read more
HB 940 would allow sports wagering in Maryland casinos and racetracks. Maryland voters approved sports betting through a referendum in November 2020. The bill would also grant 10 mobile-only licenses to gambling operators in Maryland. BALTIMORE — The highly anticipated bill HB 940, a measure … Read more
The sports betting market will grow to $9.2 billion by 2025 according to a report by J.P. Morgan. DraftKings was estimated to spend $93 million on advertising through the first three quarters of 2020. Major media outlets such as ESPN, FOX Sports, and Bleacher Report … Read more
Sports betting handle spiked over $30 million from December to January in Tennessee. Over 60% of wagers taken in January were on the NFL postseason. Tennessee currently has only four operating mobile sportsbooks in the state. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Native Miley Cyrus’ song “The Climb” … Read more
Major gaming powerhouse DraftKings has just announced the addition of baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. to its advisory team. Ripken Jr. will serve as a special advisor to the CEO and board of directors, and will lead strategic insights on company plans, as well as … Read more
Sports betting fans in Pennsylvania managed to start the New Year with record-breaking numbers in wagers. The Keystone State saw more than $615.3 million wagered on sports in January. The state collected $11.5 million in taxes. HARRISBURG, Penn. – Those betting on sports in Pennsylvania … Read more
NJ sports betting fans wagered $958.7 million in January. The Garden State collected $82.6 million in revenue. Most wagers were made on basketball. TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey continues to see major action in its legal sports betting market, collecting a record-breaking high in revenue … Read more
Senate Bill 1797 to legalize mobile and retail sports betting in Arizona along with daily fantasy sports has moved forward to its next Committee in the Arizona Legislature. The 2021 session has seen the first real combined efforts from Governor Doug Ducey, the Tribes of … Read more