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
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The State Senate in Rhode Island passed mobile sports wagering legislation in a 31-4 vote that would allow bettors to wager anywhere within state borders. The legislation is RI SB 37 and authorizes sports wagering through a mobile device. This will be done … Read more