LegalSportsBetting Brief: NJ Sets New Record For Monthly Handle 12/15/2020

New Jersey Sportsbook

Connecticut looks favorable for sports betting legalization in 2021 while Oklahoma does not. New Jersey and Indiana both set records for handle in the month of November. Tipico Sportsbook launched its first US application in New Jersey and Michigan approved 15 operators for mobile sportsbooks … Read more

MGCB Has Awarded 15 Provisional Sports Betting Licenses

Michigan Welcomes Sports Betting

Michiganders will be seeing mobile and internet sportsbooks coming to them in early 2021 as 15 companies have received temporary licenses by the MGCB. Both sportsbooks and iGaming for casino games have been approved for the Wolverine State. DETROIT – The Michigan Gaming Control Board … Read more

Ohio Still has Three Weeks To Legalize Sports Betting

Ohio Senator John Eklund

There is three weeks left in the Ohio session to legalize sports betting for the Buckeye State. Senator John Eklund believes there is more than enough time to make sports gaming legal in the state but it will require both House and Senate approvals. The … Read more

DraftKings Partner With Nashville Predators For DFS, Sports Betting

Nashville Predators - DraftKings

DraftKings will become the official daily fantasy sports provider and sportsbook for the Nashville Predators. DraftKings becomes the first official sports betting operator aligned with the NHL team. This is a multi-year deal. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Betting on the Nashville Predators just got a bit … Read more

Connecticut Governor Now All In For Sports Betting In 2021

Governor Ned Lamont

Connecticut could see legal sports betting in 2021 now that Governor Ned Lamont is actively trying to draft a structure for the industry. Gambling on sports in Connecticut would be a Tribal business under the current discussions taking place. It is estimated that a sports … Read more

LegalSportsBetting Brief: NC To Launch Sportsbooks In 2021 12/8/2020

DraftKings - Foxwoods Resort

Missouri has pre-filed three bills to make sports betting legal during the 2021 session while DraftKings partnered with Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut to make a push for 2021 sports betting legislation. Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina agreed to the ratified Tribal Gaming Compacts that … Read more

Oakes Farms Is Being Sued For Illegal Use Of DraftKings Account

Gavel

Andrew Moste is suing Alfie Oakes, Steven Veneziano, and Oakes farms for illegal use of his DraftKings betting account. Moste claims Veneziano used his DraftKings account and left him with a $93,000 tax bill. Oakes Farms denies the allegations. NAPLES, Fla. – Oakes Farms CEO … Read more

DraftKings Pushes CT Sports Betting Regulation With Foxwoods Deal

Foxwood - DraftKings

DraftKings has partnered with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut. Sports betting in Connecticut has been legalized since 2017, but no regulations have been approved yet. This new partnership could help get the ball rolling for sports betting legalization in Connecticut. LEDYARD, Conn. – … Read more

Best College Football Daily Fantasy Picks For 12/5/2020

Sam Ehlinger - JT Daniels - Brennen Armstrong

Top picks for this Saturday of College Football Daily Fantasy contests on DraftKings feature Texas’ Sam Ehlinger for $9,100, Iowa State’s Breece Hall for $8,700, and Florida’s Kyle Pitts for $7,800. Value picks include Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong ($8,200), Stanford RB Austin Jones ($7,100), and … Read more

Sportsbook Gift Cards Available By Blackhawk Network For Holidays

GameOn - DraftKings

Game On is a sports betting gift card that allows users to fund their sportsbook accounts using money from the gift card. The Game On gift card is available for purchase this holiday season in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The maximum for any one gift … Read more

MGCB: Online Sportsbooks In Michigan Will Likely Launch In Jan 2021

Michigan Legislature

Michiganders will not see mobile or online sports betting platforms until January 2021. While JCAR waived their 15-day review period for the MGCB, the MGCB has now postponed their December meeting until January. Meetings of the MGCB are where licenses for sportsbook suppliers and operators … Read more

LegalSportsBetting Brief: Revenue Up In Five States 12/1/2020

Sports Betting Handle

Delaware, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, & Rhode Island all recorded bigger handle and revenue for the month of October in their sports betting markets. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Pistons entered partnerships with sportsbooks. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens will play on … Read more