Sports betting in Illinois was passed by the state legislature as an amendment to the bill IL SB 690. Sports gambling will be legal through both retail sportsbooks and statewide mobile wagering apps. Illinois is the fifth state to officially legalize sports betting this year. … Read more
Mobile sports betting in WV launched days before the new year but lasted less than 3 weeks. The state has received nearly $100,000 in tax contributions since the September sports betting launch. Only three of the five WV sportsbooks are actively accepting wagers. CHARLESTON, W.V. … Read more
The current DraftKings app may not be compliant with the Interstate Wire Act. DraftKings will have to move its “wallet server” from New Jersey to West Virginia. The necessary delay should take only a few weeks. CHARLESTON, W.V. –West Virginia’s rollout of mobile sports betting … Read more
There are currently eight states with active sportsbooks and seven more states who may possibly launch sports betting operations this year. FanDuel was acquired by Paddy Power Betfair in July of 2018. William Hill plc., GVC Holdings, and Paddy Power Betfair all have online sports … Read more
The 30-second ad aired for less than a day before being voluntarily pulled. BetIllinois made the ad, which was backed by both DFS operators. The removal of the ad signifies that discussions are now underway in earnest. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Yesterday, FanDuel and DraftKings released … Read more
DraftKings is slated to take its online betting product live within weeks. The Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has partnered with DraftKings for statewide mobile betting. With mobile wagering, WV should be able to at least double its current handle and revenue numbers. CHARLESTON, … Read more
Disney now owns a stake in DraftKings, a major sportsbook and DFS operator. ESPN would be a logical beneficiary of the acquisition. Disney has not yet publicly commented on its investment in DraftKings. BURBANK, Calif. – Early on in the discussion of legalizing sports betting … Read more
You won’t see cartoon sportsbook mascots or wagering ads during kids’ shows. The agreement is voluntary, though legislators could advance the concept in future law proposals. NEW YORK – On Tuesday, US casinos and sportsbook operators agreed to abide by a set of sports betting … Read more
Tiger Woods won his fifth Masters and first major in 11 years on Sunday. Sportsbooks did not expect Woods to win, offering long odds even on the last day of the tournament. FanDuel, DraftKings, and William Hill each reported multimillion-dollar losses. AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tiger … Read more
The Illinois legislature is allegedly considering banning DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbooks from the state. Amendment 5 of HB 3308 hints that the major DFS operators could be barred from operating sports betting in the state. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois is currently listening to informal proposals … Read more
DraftKings opened its 105,000 square foot facility in Boston The company operates multiple sportsbooks across legal sports betting states. Governor Charlie Baker is hoping his gambling legislation will advance this year. BOSTON – With the new headquarters of DraftKings being unveiled in Boston, the daily … Read more
DraftKings and Caesars Entertainment agreed to a multi-state, multi-year partnership yesterday which would allow for DraftKings to tap into Caesars’ gambling market. According to a press release from Caesars, the deal includes the ability for DraftKings to operate the online and mobile gambling platforms in states … Read more