Analysis: Can Fanatics Become A Top-Five Sportsbook Operator?
Fanatics has assembled a well-regarded exec team for its push into sports betting, but is a large customer database enough to secure success? Read More
Posted on: October 27, 2021 |
New York Venture Fund Raises $10 Million For Sports Betting Startups
New York-based Sharp Alpha Fund I said it is looking to invest in start-ups that could be acquired by the market-leading operators. Read More
Posted on: October 26, 2021 |
No Deal For DraftKings And Entain As Talks Terminated
DraftKings shares jump 8% after the operator confirms it will not be making a firm takeover offer for UK company Entain. Read More
Posted on: October 26, 2021 |
Opinion: How Blurred Are Lines Between DFS, Sports Betting?
Robin Thicke has largely disappeared from the public spotlight. (Beyond a few lawsuits, at least …) The lines between fantasy sports and sports betting, however, continue to be blurred in today’s environment. Back in 2014 when daily fantasy sports first became a part of the American sports ethos, many people noted the similarities between daily fantasy […] Read More
Posted on: October 26, 2021 |
How Can New GM Help FanDuel Canada Sports Betting Effort?
Sportsbook operators continue to position themselves for Canada sports betting market share. Last week, FanDuel Sportsbook announced former Rogers Communications executive Dale Hooper as general manager of its Canada operation. Hooper will focus on the company’s long-term goals for Canada sports betting. “Dale has a proven track record running high growth enterprises along with strong relationships […] Read More
Posted on: October 25, 2021 |
CT Sports Betting Enjoys New York Bump But For How Long?
The CT sports betting market is already the ninth largest in the US since launch last week thanks to New Yorkers crossing the border. Read More
Posted on: October 25, 2021 |
The Week In Sports Betting News: Where Does New York Stand?
Happy Monday, everyone – especially to those companies involved in the biggest sports betting news of the year with a deadline today. Even setting New York aside there is plenty going on in the industry as the latest episode of the LSR Podcast explains. Make sure to follow @LSPReport on Twitter for all the latest […] Read More
Posted on: October 25, 2021 |
Analysis: Differences In Three California Sports Betting Initiatives
Sports betting in California will be the biggest chip in US sports betting to fall if it is eventually legalized. That could happen next November if voters want. There potentially are three ballot initiatives that would legalize CA sportsbooks, one of which is already on the ballot. The other two still need to collect signatures. […] Read More
Posted on: October 25, 2021 |
Caesars App Launch Grows Louisiana Sports Betting Push
Online Louisiana sports betting might still be weeks away, but Caesars Sportsbook is getting ahead in the state. Bettors can prepare for online Louisiana sports betting with Caesars Sportsbook first available for download. That online launch, however, might not come for several weeks, according to Ronnie Johns, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Johns told […] Read More
Posted on: October 22, 2021 |
New Arizona Sportsbooks Continue With BetRivers Launch
The Arizona Department of Gaming continues to approve new Arizona sportsbooks, with BetRivers getting a nod of approval Friday. The ADG approved the Rush Street Interactive application Friday, according to an ADG spokesperson. With the approval, BetRivers Sportsbook is cleared for launch. There are now nine Arizona sportsbooks live since the market opened Sept. 9. RSI partnered […] Read More
Posted on: October 22, 2021 |