Daily Fantasy & Sports Betting Industry News

Flutter Announces FanDuel CEO Matt King Plans To Step Down

FanDuel CEO Matt King will step down in the near future, putting plans for a US public listing in question. Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel Sportsbook, announced King’s intent to depart the business in an email Tuesday evening. The announcement highlights King’s role in helping FanDuel navigate the post-PASPA landscape in the US; […] Read More

Posted on: May 12, 2021 | | Adam Candee

Caesars Going All-In On House Sports Betting Brand Following William Hill Deal

Caesars is planning to invest heavily in a combined Caesars Sports brand, drawing on the BetMGM model that has show recent success. Read More

Posted on: May 5, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Global Gambling Giant Listing In NY Via $5 Billion SPAC Deal

Super Group will launch its Betway brand in the US sports betting market following the $5 billion transaction. Read More

Posted on: April 27, 2021 | | Brad Allen

DraftKings Makes It Rain Again In Deal With ESPN Vet Le Batard

DK will help distribute Meadowlark’s Dan Le Batard-fronted shows across its platforms, while also commissioning new shows and content. Read More

Posted on: April 27, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Caesars $3.7 Billion Acquisition Of William Hill Finally Closing

William Hill is set to delist this week after the UK High Court approved the $3.7 billion takeover by Caesars. Read More

Posted on: April 20, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Hell Frozen Over: NFL Signs Sports Betting Deals With Three US Sportsbooks

The NFL appears to be recovering quite well from the damaging effects of legal US sports betting. The league announced Thursday it will partner with three prominent sportsbooks in the United States: Caesars DraftKings FanDuel The NFL becomes the last of the four major US professional sports leagues to add sports betting partnerships. In a […] Read More

Posted on: April 15, 2021 | | Adam Candee