Sports betting handle in Illinois increased to $581.5 million in January. This is the new record-setting single-month betting activity in Illinois. DraftKings remains the more popular mobile sportsbook in the state. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Sports betting fans in Illinois managed to set a new record … Read more
Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sportsbook CEO has announced via his Twitter account that the sportsbook will be launching in Illinois on Thursday. This will be the third market Barstool Sportsbook will be available in. Barstool Sportsbook will be the sixth sportsbook to launch in Illinois. SPRINGFIELD, … Read more
Iowa sports betting activity in February continued to see solid numbers despite a shorter month. Iowa saw an average of $5.1 million wagered daily in February. Online sports betting saw the most action. DES MOINES, Iowa – Sports betting in Iowa has continued to see … Read more
Illinois and Montana are both celebrating their one-year anniversaries of launching sportsbooks in their states. Due to the huge differences in their market landscapes, Illinois has exceeded expectations in its first year while Montana has done less than expected. CHICAGO – On March 9, 2020, … Read more
Illinois residents can sign up remotely for mobile sports betting accounts through April 3 with the newest Executive Order signed by Governor JB Pritzker. This newest order will coincide with March Madness, the NCAA basketball tournament that is slated to bring in numerous bets and … Read more
Score Media has recently gone public on the NASDAQ. Score Media’s shares have boomed following speculation that DraftKings may move to acquire the company. No confirmation from either DraftKings or Score Media has been made about the potential takeover. BOSTON – Score Media & Gaming … Read more
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