Daily Fantasy & Sports Betting Industry News

ESPN Goes Big On Sports Betting, Will Integrate DraftKings, Caesars And William Hill

DraftKings and William Hills will get co-exclusive sportsbook integrations across ESPN digital platforms, including the ESPN Fantasy app. Read More

Posted on: September 14, 2020 | | Brad Allen

Another Sportsbook Coming To Illinois As Unibet Secures Market Access

Kindred has secured market access for its flagship Unibet brand thanks to 10-year deals with Penn National in Ohio and Illinois. Read More

Posted on: September 8, 2020 | | Brad Allen

Is Offshore Sportsbook 5Dimes Eyeing Regulated Market After Freezing US Customers?

The Costa Rica-based outfit will stop taking bets from US customers at 12am ET on September 21 .as it embarks on a “new business venture”. Read More

Posted on: September 7, 2020 | | Brad Allen

DraftKings Stock Surges As Michael Jordan Joins Board As ‘Special Advisor’

Former Chicago Bulls superstar Jordan will act as a "special advisor" to DraftKings in return for an equity stake in the business. Read More

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | | Brad Allen

FanDuel Expects $200 Million Loss Ahead Of Massive NFL Marketing Push

FanDuel says US players have proven stickier than in other markets and it will be investing in customer acquisition in new states accordingly. Read More

Posted on: August 27, 2020 | | Brad Allen

Draftkings merges with Sbtech goes public

DraftKings Goes Public After Shareholder Approval, Business Combination

The acquisition of DraftKings and SBTech received shareholder approval Wednesday, and DraftKings announced late Thursday that it completed the complex transactions to finish its reverse merger. Read More

Posted on: April 23, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

FanDuel Pulls 2020 Presidential Election Betting In West Virginia Amid Legal Questions

The West Virginia Lottery approved FanDuel Sportsbook to offer 2020 presidential election betting but state law prohibits it and the market was pulled. Read More

Posted on: April 7, 2020 | | Adam Candee

Coronavirus: What You Need To Know About Sports Betting And COVID-19

The effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the sports world continue to evolve rapidly. Centers For Disease Control (CDC) guidance likely will extend the length of planned shutdowns nationwide, although local and state governments retain the most authority over when sports start again. States such as Florida and Arizona are ready to welcome professional […] Read More

Posted on: March 12, 2020 | | Adam Candee

Mega-Merger Between FanDuel Parent, Stars Group Faces Competition Inquiry

UK competition authorities will review the $6 billion mega-merger between FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment and Fox Bet owner The Stars Group. Read More

Posted on: February 5, 2020 | | Brad Allen

No Platform Deal Imminent Between FanDuel, Scientific Games Despite Reports

Multiple reports emerged Monday that US market contender FanDuel will move its online betting and casino products onto Scientific Games technology. Read More

Posted on: February 3, 2020 | | Brad Allen

Industry News

ESPN Goes Big On Sports Betting, Will Integrate DraftKings, Caesars And William Hill

Another Sportsbook Coming To Illinois As Unibet Secures Market Access

Is Offshore Sportsbook 5Dimes Eyeing Regulated Market After Freezing US Customers?

DraftKings Stock Surges As Michael Jordan Joins Board As ‘Special Advisor’

FanDuel Expects $200 Million Loss Ahead Of Massive NFL Marketing Push

DraftKings Goes Public After Shareholder Approval, Business Combination

FanDuel Pulls 2020 Presidential Election Betting In West Virginia Amid Legal Questions

Coronavirus: What You Need To Know About Sports Betting And COVID-19

Mega-Merger Between FanDuel Parent, Stars Group Faces Competition Inquiry

No Platform Deal Imminent Between FanDuel, Scientific Games Despite Reports

Colorado Sports Betting Still Feeling The Table Tennis Love

Analysis: Why Are People Investing In Daily Fantasy Sports Again?

Louisiana Sports Betting Gets Operator-Backed Campaign For School Funding

The Week In Sports Betting News: Illinois Stays Remote – For Now

From ‘Irreparable Harm’ to Moneymaker: A Brief History of NCAA Sports Betting Policy