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
Teams with homecourt advantage are 29-13 since the 1977 NBA merger. Those teams only when 39% of the time if the first game spread is within 6 points. The sportsbooks in Nevada and New Jersey would take a loss with multiple early futures bets on … 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
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
The Meadowlands is responsible for more than half of the year’s tax contributions. The three skins for Resorts Casino have led the online sports betting handle. Over $1.16 billion has been wagered in New Jersey since January 1. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The New Jersey … 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
FanDuel has decided to honor all AAF championship futures wagers as winning bets. Paying out futures on all eight AAF teams will cost FanDuel less than $10,000. NEW YORK – In yet another marketing coup, FanDuel has decided to grade as winners all Alliance of … 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
William Hill is the National Hockey League’s third official sportsbook partner. The bookmaker joins MGM and FanDuel as official NHL wagering reps. William Hill also has partnership deals with multiple individual NHL teams. NEW YORK – In a move announced earlier this morning, the NHL … Read more