Betting on sporting events became legalized in the state of Iowa in August. Due to some discrepancies, daily fantasy sports was not given the green light at the same time as sports wagering. After a back and forth with both FanDuel and DraftKings, the state … Read more
The FanDuel online sportsbook is now taking bets in Indiana. FanDuel and GAN have partnerships in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. GAN is a developer and supplier of B2B online gambling software and services. INDIANAPOLIS – FanDuel and their partner GAN launched their online sportsbook in … Read more
With the widespread popularity of sports betting, Google has authorized more states to advertise these services on its search engine. These advertisements will come with restrictions under the new Google policy. Ads for wagering on sporting events will not be exclusive solely to the state … Read more
Villanova University was the first university to ban students, staff, and faculty members from betting on the school’s athletic programs. Purdue became the first public university to instill the same prohibitions as Villanova and SJU. In Pennsylvania and in Indiana, sports betting laws allow anyone … Read more
Indiana sportsbooks collected over half of their betting handle from football bettors. The books located next to NFL teams were the most successful sportsbooks in Indiana. Indiana now has the record for the highest betting handle during its launch month. INDIANAPOLIS – The first month … Read more
Iowa launched its first sportsbook on August 15, 2019. Every sportsbook increased their betting handle from August to September. Prairie Meadows accounted for 37% of the state’s betting handle. DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa’s monthly sports betting revenue for September was released by the Iowa … Read more
Three new DraftKings-branded sportsbooks are open in Iowa. Mobile wagering is planned as well. Prop bets on Iowa college teams are not allowed. JEFFERSON, Iowa – Wild Rose Casino has opened three DraftKings Sportsbook in Iowa on Friday. Three different Wild Rose Casino locations are … Read more
Indiana launched sports betting on September 1 and now offers mobile sports betting as well. Ameristar Casino East Chicago and French Lick Resort Casino are the first two casinos with mobile betting in Indiana. Bettors do not need to sign up in-person but must submit … Read more
A Minnesota sports betting bill was introduced in the legislature in early 2019, but a lack of tribal support doomed the proposal. The Diamond Jo Casino in Iowa is only 10 miles south of the Minnesota border. 2020 will be an election year for all … Read more
Sports betting in the state of Minnesota has yet to become a legalized pastime. Iowa recently made sports wagering legally, and Minnesota residents love the addition. Bills for legalization in Minnesota went to a standstill when the House was in session. MINNEAPOLIS – With two … Read more
Iowa sports betting went live on August 15. There are currently 13 sportsbooks taking bets in Iowa. Registering for an online Iowa-based sportsbook is only permitted at a retail sportsbook. DES MOINES, Iowa. – The handle for Iowa sports betting has reached $8.5 million within … Read more
NASCAR hopes that the addition of in-race betting to their sport will expand their fan base. If the introduction of in-race wagers is successful, they plan to expand to more states for the 2020 season. The South Point 400 will be the first to see … Read more