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PointsBet Details Next Two State Launches After Illinois Push

PointsBet is in the thick of it as a multi-state US sports betting operator. The company saw US handle jump 130% to about $117 million in its fiscal first quarter ending Sept. 30. That didn’t lead to a whole lot of revenue, though, with just more than $2 million for the entire US, according to […] Read More

Posted on: October 28, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Louisiana Sports Betting Ballot Question: What You Should Know Before You Vote

Three states, including Louisiana, will decide whether or not to allow sports betting this election. None of the votes in Louisiana, Maryland or South Dakota will lead to sports betting launching in the near future, however. The votes in all three states are simple yes/no votes that will require further action from each legislature if […] Read More

Posted on: October 27, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Maryland Sports Betting Ballot Question: What You Should Know Before You Vote

Maryland is one of three states that will vote on whether or not to allow sports betting in the 2020 election. None of the votes in Louisiana, Maryland or South Dakota will lead to sports betting launching in the near future, however. The votes in all three states are simple yes or no votes that […] Read More

Posted on: October 26, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Tennessee Approves More Sports Betting Licenses As Launch Nears

It looks like Tennessee finally licensed every operator, supplier and vendor that will be live when sports betting launches next Sunday. Sports betting supplier Amelco and data supplier Swish Analytics both received their TN sports betting licenses Thursday at a special Sports Wagering Committee meeting. Another seven unspecified vendors including affiliates and ID verification companies […] Read More

Posted on: October 22, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Fall Dreams Fading Fast For Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill

Legalizing sports betting in Massachusetts appears to be all but dead this year, but 2021 could be another story. If sports betting doesn’t sneak its way back into this year’s economic development bill, it should be a part of the budget that will be worked on early next year, Sen. Michael Brady told LSR. He […] Read More

Posted on: October 22, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

No Legislation, No Problem? Tribe Launching Wyoming Sports Betting

It might not be through traditional channels, but it appears Wyoming will eventually have sports betting. The Northern Arapaho Tribe is adding sports betting to its gaming operations throughout the state. That’s despite Wyoming not having legislation clearing sports betting for launch. That’s because they don’t need it, according to the tribe. “The Northern Arapaho […] Read More

Posted on: October 22, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Still More To Do Before Tennessee Sports Betting Launches November 1

With Tennessee sports betting prepared to go live in under two weeks, there’s still more to get done before operators can officially launch. The Tennessee Education Lottery held a special meeting Friday concerning sports betting. It’s not surprising that a state would hold a special meeting that close to launch. Colorado held a few of […] Read More

Posted on: October 19, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

The Week In Sports Betting News: Handle Records Continue To Fall

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting handle continues to make news across the country as bettors dropped record amounts in September. That was one of the big stories covered in the most recent LSR Podcast. The team also dove into the ever-changing story at Barstool Sportsbook and its leader, at least in his mind. Remember to […] Read More

Posted on: October 19, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Portnoy On Barstool Sportsbook And Penn: ‘They Answer to Jay And They Answer To Me’

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy says he is the most improtant person at Penn and Barstool, and Penn employees should treat him like the CEO. Read More

Posted on: October 13, 2020 | | Brad Allen

What Baltimore Sun Editorial Missed On Maryland Sports Betting Vote

Sen. Craig Zucker is confident he would have had a complete Maryland sports betting bill for this year’s referendum had the coronavirus pandemic not shut everything down. Everything did shut down, though, including the Maryland legislature in Annapolis. That left Zucker to strip the bill and instead made this year’s referendum a yes/no vote on […] Read More

Posted on: October 7, 2020 | | Matthew Waters