Matthew Waters

Matthew Waters is a reporter covering legal sports betting and the gambling industry. Previous stops include Fantini Research and various freelance jobs covering professional and amateur sports in Delaware and the Philadelphia area.

DraftKings Sportsbook New Hampshire

DraftKings Sportsbook Preparing For January Launch In New Hampshire

DraftKings Sportsbook expects to take its first mobile bets in New Hampshire during the NFL Playoffs after finalizing its contract with the state Monday. Read More

Posted on: November 27, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

Virginia sports betting study

Study: Virginia Sports Betting Could Generate $400M In Mobile Revenue

A legislative study suggests mobile sports betting revenue in Virginia could approach $400 million at maturity in 2028. The study, conducted by The Innovation Group and Regulatory Management Counselors in conjunction with the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, looked at multiple scenarios for Virginia sports betting. Per the study, a completely open market with […] Read More

Posted on: November 26, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

Nevada sports betting

Nevada, New Jersey Sports Betting Combine For $1B In October Handle

Nevada and New Jersey combined for $1 billion in sports betting handle last month for the first time since PASPA was repealed. Read More

Posted on: November 26, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

theScore Fuse

TheScore Debuts Revamped Media App With Improved Sports Betting Integration

Score Media says it made betting on theScore Bet sportsbook app much easier through its media app. Read More

Posted on: November 26, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

sports betting news

The Week In Sports Betting News: C(G) What William Hill Did There?

This week's recap of sports betting news includes William Hill buying CG Technology's operations and four states reporting sports betting results. Read More

Posted on: November 25, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

Kentucky sports betting

Kentucky Sports Betting Will Get Another Shot In 2020 Legislature

Rep. Adam Koenig expects to introduce another Kentucky sports betting bill in the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 7. Read More

Posted on: November 22, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

DraftKings NH sports betting

DraftKings Is About To Get A New Hampshire Sports Betting Contract: Is It Getting A Monopoly, Too?

It looks like DraftKings Sportsbook will be the only online sports betting operator in the state of New Hampshire – at least for now. Read More

Posted on: November 21, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

Daily fantasy sports

FanDuel Becomes Iowa’s Second Daily Fantasy Sports Operator

The two major daily fantasy sports operators are now both live in Iowa after FanDuel launched operations earlier this week. Read More

Posted on: November 20, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

Mattress Mack

King-Sized October For Mississippi Sports Betting Thanks To Mattress Mack

Mississippi sports betting handle jumped to $48 million in October and a lot of that can be attributed to one man: Mattress Mack. Read More

Posted on: November 20, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

WV sports betting

Welcome Back, Mobile: WV Sports Betting Revenue Stabilizing

The return of mobile apps to the West Virginia sports betting market appears to be taking hold. Read More

Posted on: November 19, 2019 | | Matthew Waters