Joss Wood, Author at Legal Sports Report

888: US Sports Bettors Don’t Use In-Play Betting Like Others But Soon Will

888’s latest trading update presentation set out the company’s route to growth in the US market. One area where they see real opportunity is in-game sports betting. 888 Holdings is active right across the globe and it has six years’ experience in the regulated US market. With gaming operations since 2013 in Delaware, Nevada and […] Read More

Posted on: June 14, 2019 | | Joss Wood

Governor Phil Murphy Headlines Speakers At Betting On Sports America Conference

This year’s Betting on Sports America Conference runs from April 23-26. Hosted by SBC, it looks to be one of the most comprehensive sports betting conferences ever held. Read More

Posted on: April 11, 2019 | | Joss Wood

Puerto Rico Eyes Legal Sports Betting After A Debt Crisis, Hurricane Maria

The Governor of Puerto Rico introduces new legislation to legalize gambling. Esports, fantasy sports, sports betting and online casino are all included. Read More

Posted on: April 2, 2019 | | Joss Wood

Paddy Power Betfair Posts Big Loss On FanDuel Sportsbook, Says Brighter Days Ahead

Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) reports that 2018 was a pretty good year with revenues up by 9 percent to $2.5 billion (£1.9 billion.) The launch of US sports betting, however, drove a significant loss for the company. PPB lost $19.75 million (£15 million) on a proforma basis on its US operations last year. The fantasy business (FanDuel’s […] Read More

Posted on: March 6, 2019 | | Joss Wood

SportTechie’s State Of The Industry Conference To Address US Sports Betting

The second SportTechie State Of The Industry Conference addresses the sports industry now that sports betting is legal in some US states. Conference starts Feb 27. Read More

Posted on: February 14, 2019 | | Joss Wood

Gambling Industry Report Finds 95 Percent Growth In Mobile Transactions

The 2019 Gambling Industry Report from iovation provides an alternative perspective on the state of the online gambling industry. Read More

Posted on: February 12, 2019 | | Joss Wood

Popularity Of Legal Sports Betting Grows As Super Bowl Sunday Approaches

The American Gaming Association (AGA) during this Super Bowl week released a short research report that shows overwhelming support for legal sports betting. Read More

Posted on: February 1, 2019 | | Joss Wood

Mohegan Sun Pocono Selects Kindred Group As PA Sports Betting Partner

The Kindred Group’s US expansion plans are closer to fruition as it signed a five-year deal with Mohegan Sun Pocono. The deal covers online and retail PA sports betting, together with online casino, in Pennsylvania. Read More

Posted on: January 29, 2019 | | Joss Wood

SportsGrid, Elvis Duran Bring Sports Betting To Top 40 Radio Audience

SportsGrid and Elvis Duran Group have partnered to bring sports betting and fantasy sports radio to the new audience of sports fans turned sports bettors. Read More

Posted on: January 24, 2019 | | Joss Wood

Former Scientific Games Exec Singleton Joins Bet.Works As Chief Operating Officer

Bet.Works appointed Quinton Singleton as its new COO. The former SG executive will be responsible for the roll out of Bet.Works sports betting technology. Read More

Posted on: January 18, 2019 | | Joss Wood