Prediction Bet Brief: Polymarket Wait List, Fanatics Launch

Prediction Bet Brief: Polymarket Wait List, Fanatics Launch

Polymarket is letting U.S. users back in after a four-year ban, starting with sports betting and planning to expand into other markets soon. Fanatics launched its prediction market app in 24 states this week, including California and Texas where traditional sportsbooks are still unregulated. Both … Read more

Matt King, FanDuel CEO Steps Down Delaying U.S. Listing

FanDuel's Matt King

Flutter Entertainment has announced that FanDuel CEO Matt King will be stepping down. Flutter Entertainment has warned this will delay the potential public listing of FanDuel. Matt King will remain as CEO until a replacement is selected. NEW YORK – Popular sportsbook and daily fantasy … Read more

Flutter Acquires 37.2% More of FanDuel, Giving It 95% Ownership

FanDuel - Flutter

Flutter Entertainment will be acquiring an additional 37.2% stake in FanDuel for $4.1 billion. Flutter will be purchasing the shares from Fastball Holdings. Flutter initially invested in FanDuel in 2018. NEW YORK – Flutter Entertainment has decided to further invest in sports betting by acquiring … Read more

FanDuel, DC United Partnership Brings Retail Sportsbook to Audi Field

FanDuel - DC United

FanDuel has partnered with D.C. United to become the exclusive sports betting sponsor of the MLS team. FanDuel will also be opening a retail sportsbook at the D.C. United stadium, Audi Field. This is the gaming company’s first sports betting deal with a MLS team … Read more

Big Success In July For PA Sports Betting Revenue According to GCB

Pennsylvania Sportsbook

With the return of major sporting events, Pennsylvania saw a massive spike in sports betting revenue in July. The most wagered on event was UFC 251. HARRISBURG, P.A. – The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (GCB) has released the official numbers, showing Pennsylvania had a huge … Read more

IGT, FanDuel Sign Deal For U.S. Sports Betting Market Expansion

ITG - FanDuel

In a new agreement, IGT will power all of FanDuel retail sportsbooks while FanDuel will offer IGT online casino games in states with FanDuel online casinos. FanDuel and IGT have an already successful technology partnership that includes America’s highest volume sportsbook. This deal will expand … Read more

Pat McAfee Signs Multi-Year Exclusivity Deal with FanDuel

Pat Mcafee - FanDuel

Pat McAfee, former Indianapolis Colts kicker turned sports personality analyst, has officially signed an exclusivity deal with FanDuel. The partnership is the first of its kind as never before has a legal sportsbook and a sports personality curated such a deal. McAfee’s content will now … Read more

NY Mobile Sports Betting Left Out Of Budget, Costing Millions

New York Mobile Betting Revenue Loss

Mobile sports betting was not included in New York’s latest approved budget. While inquiries were made regarding adopting mobile sports betting, the expedited legislative session will put them on hold for at least another year. New York is losing tens or even hundreds of millions … Read more

Sportsbook Operators Are Moving Into States Without Sports Betting

Fanduel and William Hill Sportsbooks

FanDuel and William Hill are making deals in states without legal sports betting. Florida and Maryland are expected to consider sports betting legislation in 2020. Having sportsbooks present in their states could push legislatures to legalize. MIAMI – William Hill and FanDuel have made deals … Read more

Cordish Cos. To Bring Sports Betting To US Casinos With FanDuel

Live! Casino & Hotel

FanDuel has made a new partner in the US after striking a deal with Cordish Cos. The partnership will have the sportsbook as the sole operator of sports betting services at all Cordish Cos. casino locations. The first two casinos are expected to launch their … Read more

FanDuel And The Pittsburgh Steelers Have Ventured Into Fantasyland

Heinz Field

FanDuel is one of the leading DFS giants in the US. Due to their popularity in Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh Steelers have chosen a sponsorship with FanDuel. Both FanDuel and the Steelers will share access to data and information to offer the public for DFS purposes. … Read more

FanDuel Now The Official DFS Partner Of The Indianapolis Colts

Colts Fanduel Partnership

FanDuel and The Indianapolis Colts will work together to engage fans using different marketing assets. In 2015, FanDuel signed deals with 15 NFL teams, including the Indianapolis Colts. DraftKings, FanDuel’s top competitor, was recently named the official daily fantasy sports partner of the NFL. INDIANAPOLIS … Read more