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Not-So-Hidden FanDuel Sportsbook Page Details Illinois Launch

The nation’s largest sportsbook operator, FanDuel Sportsbook, is getting ready to launch in one of the country’s most promising sports betting markets: Illinois. FanDuel Sportsbook will launch online sports betting in the state through its market access agreement with Boyd Gaming. Boyd operates Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, located in the center of the state […] Read More

Posted on: August 19, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Tennessee Sports Betting Will Finally Arrive During NFL Season

What must feel like one of the longest waits for future sports bettors in Tennessee is finally ending: legal sports betting will launch this football season. That’s according to Tennessee Education Lottery CEO Rebecca Hargrove, who said Tuesday that TN sports betting will begin by Nov. 1 at the latest. The board is still waiting […] Read More

Posted on: August 18, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

FanDuel Sportsbook Pins NJ Sports Betting Palp On Tech Vendor

New Jersey regulators chose bettor over book this week by requiring FanDuel Sportsbook to pay out on another pricing error. FanDuel Sportsbook again found major media attention after a pricing issue, which was first reported by ESPN. And again, just like in 2018, one of the country’s biggest sportsbook operators has to pay up on […] Read More

Posted on: August 14, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

What Happened To Illinois Golf Betting Markets?

Illinois golf betting has been down for two weeks as regulators address integrity concerns about players who aren't earning enough to cover tournament expenses. Read More

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Brad Allen

Indiana Sports Betting Hits $1 Billion Wagered In Less Than A Year

After a few months of the coronavirus pandemic interrupting the ramp-up of Indiana sports betting, it looks like the market might be back on track. Handle more than doubled to $70.9 million in July compared to June, according to the state’s report. Revenue also jumped 128% over June to $6.7 million. That brought the total […] Read More

Posted on: August 10, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

What The Health? New Pritzker Order Leaves Illinois Sports Betting At Risk

Governor JB Pritzker is placing the health of his residents interested in Illinois sports betting at risk by reinstating the in-person signup requirement. Pritzker issued updated mask requirements throughout the state on Friday. The state reported more than 2,000 new daily coronavirus cases for the first time since May the same day. Not all of […] Read More

Posted on: August 10, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

The Week In Sports Betting News: To Pay Or Not To Pay For FanDuel?

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting appears to be back in full swing after a packed weekend schedule but news of major college football programs potentially postponing their seasons could dampen that resurgence. For now, the current sports betting environment – one that includes playoff basketball and hockey while NFL training camp takes place – is […] Read More

Posted on: August 10, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

FanDuel Sportsbook Palp Leads To NJ, IN Investigations

A pricing error and subsequent withheld payout on a Major League Soccer game last month led to multiple state investigations for FanDuel Sportsbook. Multiple bets made on the error in mid-July have not been paid out by FanDuel, which led to an investigation by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. ESPN first reported the […] Read More

Posted on: August 4, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

The Week In Sports Betting News: MA Pahks Sports Betting Talk

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting operators are hoping to avoid more news about coronavirus cases after their first full weekend slate of games in nearly five months. As always, the biggest stories were tackled on the LSR Podcast. That includes the mess in Illinois, where Gov. JB Pritzker ended the suspension of in-person registration sooner […] Read More

Posted on: August 3, 2020 | | Matthew Waters