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Will Illinois Sports Betting Get Another Remote Signup Extension From Pritzker?

It sounds like an extension could be in the works to continue remote Illinois sports betting registration beyond Saturday. At least one sportsbook operator told LSR on background it expects Gov. J.B. Pritzker to issue an extension to Executive Order 2020-41. If he does not, anyone without a mobile sportsbook account would have to travel […] Read More

Posted on: September 17, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

How A Retail-Only Sportsbook Is The DC Sports Betting Leader

As expected, the Washington DC sports betting leader is not – and most likely will never be – GambetDC. For now, it’s William Hill. William Hill, the only other sports betting operator in DC with a retail-only book at Capital One Arena, took $9.1 million in bets for August. The sportsbook officially opened July 31 […] Read More

Posted on: September 17, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

AGA Launches Responsible Sports Betting Marketing Enforcement

The US sports betting industry is getting an active responsible marketing watchdog with the help of the American Gaming Association. Read More

Posted on: September 17, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

PA Sports Betting Market Joins Record-Breakers In August

Add Pennsylvania to the list of states that saw huge sports betting growth in August on the backs of pent-up demand and a full sports calendar. Handle hit a record $365 million last month, up 121.5% compared to July and 234.7% from last August. That’s 4.8% higher than the state’s previous all-time record of $348.4 million […] Read More

Posted on: September 16, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

illinois sports betting handle July 2020

Illinois Tops $50 Million In Sports Betting Handle In July; Fifth Sportsbook App Goes Live

The state's only online sportsbook BetRivers enjoyed a healthy $48.5 million in online handle during July. Read More

Posted on: September 16, 2020 | | Brad Allen

NFL Betting Deals Galore: DraftKings + Giants, FOX Bet + Eagles

DraftKings Sportsbook and FOX Bet landed two big NFL sponsorships this week that should have a big impact on exposure for both brands. Read More

Posted on: September 16, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

FanDuel, DraftKings Funding Campaign For Maryland Sports Betting

A new ad campaign that stresses the educational funding poassible by sports betting in Maryland is at least partially funded by DraftKings Sportsbook. Read More

Posted on: September 15, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Leagues Win Data Access Request In Virginia Sports Betting Regulations

There were not many massive changes in the Virginia sports betting permanent regulations from the drafted suggestions. One, however, gives sports leagues access to a lot of data whenever they request it. Read More

Posted on: September 15, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Widow Of 5Dimes Owner: ‘We Are Working To Move 5Dimes Brand To Regulated Market’

Lauren Varela, said she is working with consultants to make sure the %dimes brand is represented in the US regulated sports betting market. Read More

Posted on: September 15, 2020 | | Brad Allen

The Week In Sports Betting News: PointsBet, Others Launch For NFL Start

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting felt like it was truly back this weekend with news of big bets from sportsbooks across the country. The return of betting on NFL games should advance the strong rebound that states started to report in August. The start of the NFL season has led to some interesting alternative betting […] Read More

Posted on: September 14, 2020 | | Matthew Waters