Brad Allen, Author at Legal Sports Report

Analysis: Why DraftKings $22 Billion Bid for Entain Doesn’t Add Up

Does DraftKings hurt it valuation with the acquisition? Do Entain shareholders want to own a combined business. Will MGM give its consent? LSR tries to answer these questions and more. Read More

Posted on: September 27, 2021 | | Brad Allen

NHL Says Evander Kane Did Not Bet On His Games, But There’s More

An NHL investigation found that match-fixing allegations made Evander Kane's wife on Instagram were baseless. Read More

Posted on: September 24, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Disney CEO: ESPN Ready To Take ‘Major Steps’ On Sports Betting

Disney CEO Bob Chapek tells an investor conference that ESPN is getting “more and more aggressive” in pursuing sports betting partnerships. Read More

Posted on: September 22, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Is DAZN The Next Streaming Giant With Sports Betting Plans?

Global sports streaming platform DAZN is aiming to build a "world-class betting proposition," per a job description posted this week. Read More

Posted on: September 22, 2021 | | Brad Allen

What We Know About DraftKings’ Reported $22 Billion Bid For Entain

DraftKings has made a $20 billion bid for Entain, CNBC reported on Tuesday, but what is the strategic rationale? Read More

Posted on: September 21, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Boom Entertainment Closes $15 Million Series A Backed By Kraft, Murren

Boom announced a successful Series A funding round on Thursday with a star-studded investor list including Robert Kraft and Jim Murren. Read More

Posted on: September 20, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Analysis: Why Offshore Sportsbooks Are Thriving Despite Regulated Competition

Alternative data suggests the offshore sports betting market is booming despite, or maybe because of, the expansion of the regulated market. Read More

Posted on: September 20, 2021 | | Brad Allen