Facebook launches Facebook Fantasy Games product on its mobile app. This product will bring fantasy sports options and even more social fun to Facebook users. There will be options for players to pick winners with MLB Home Run Picks, La Liga Winning Streak, and Fantasy … Read more
An Arizona sports betting bill has passed through the House by a vote of 48-12. Under the terms of the bill, Arizona sportsbooks would be allowed at tribal sportsbooks, professional sports stadiums and online. PHOENIX, Az. – Arizona sports betting is one step closer to … Read more
Louisiana approved daily fantasy sports legislation over two years ago. Operators can start applying for licenses in February. The final regulations for fantasy sports betting have been approved and the launch could begin as early as April. BATON ROUGE, La. – Daily fantasy sports (DFS) … Read more
The IRS has ruled that DFS contests are games of chance and not games of skills which means they are taxable as they would be considered a form of gambling. If the IRS does get the backing it needs to tax the market, they could … Read more
DraftKings and Athletes Unlimited partner to bring a new free to play softball pool to patrons. The deal comes just ahead of the Athletes Unlimited softball season debut. Participants can win up to $100 during the event. BOSTON – Softball fans will now have an … Read more
ESPN has partnered with DraftKings and Caesars Entertainment to continue its growth in the US sports betting market. These multi-year and co-exclusive agreements will add links to DraftKings products and services along with links to the William Hill sports betting apps. DraftKings will be producing … Read more
A New York appellate court sides against DFS in their final ruling. The case was brought forth by a lawsuit from four citizens of NY who are against gambling. Officials are expected to bring the case to the Court Of Appeals. ALBANY, N.Y. – New … Read more
Daily fantasy sports generated revenues of $22.5 million during the past 12 months. The state took $3.4 million in taxes on DFS action. PA taxes DFS operators at 15% of revenue. HARRISBURG, Pa. – It is the one-year anniversary of the legalization of daily fantasy … Read more