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DraftKings, FanDuel Start Pitching Florida Sports Betting Inclusion

Sports betting in Florida could become a monopoly, but DraftKings and FanDuel are working hard to make sure that does not happen. That is according to Jim Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming and chairman of Hard Rock International. His comments to the Senate Appropriations Committee came during the first day of Florida’s special session to consider […] Read More

Posted on: May 17, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

How Barstool Sportsbook Modeled Itself After UK Giant Sky Bet

The Barstool Sportsbook has generated a 9.2% hold over its seven-month lifetime, well clear of rivals like FanDuel and DraftKings. Read More

Posted on: May 17, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Florida Sports Betting: What To Expect From The Special Session

Lawmakers meet on Monday to hammer out the details of Florida sports betting legislation. Operators would be wise to prepare for the worst. Read More

Posted on: May 17, 2021 | | Brad Allen

New Jersey Sports Betting Back To Normal April After Difficult 2020

New Jersey sports betting for April rebounded nicely year-over-year after the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the sports world in 2020. NJ sports betting handle hit $748 million in April, according to a state report. That represented the highest monthly total for April 2021 among states that reported to date. The handle is well below the December […] Read More

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Opinion: Official League Data Back With Vengeance in Florida DFS Bill

A new DFS bill in Florida demands some closer scrutiny on official league data. While much of the gambling world has focused its attention on the pending compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe, a fantasy sports bill was placed on the Agenda for the legislature’s special session. While fantasy sports have become […] Read More

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | | John Holden

Michigan Sports Betting Dips In April As Sports Calendar Slows

The Barstool Sportsbook climbed past DraftKings for third place in the Michigan sportsbook market by net gaming revenue. Read More

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Opinion: Where US Sports Betting Stands Three Years After The Fall Of PASPA

Monday, May 14, 2018, was probably the biggest date for sports betting in the United States in the last 100 years. The 2018 Supreme Court calendar had a number of high profile cases to decide. They touched on major social issues like Masterpiece Cakeshop. They addressed important commercial issues like the internet sales tax case, […] Read More

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | | John Holden

Texas Sports Betting Stalls But Public Might Get To Vote On Expansion

The clock is running out on Texas sports betting this session, but proponents believe progress has been made for another push in two years. Read More

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | | Brad Allen

What Legislators Added To Nebraska Sports Betting Bill To Increase Its Chances

Lawmakers added an in-state college wagering ban to a bill allowing Nebraska sports betting with the hope of ensuring passage. On Thursday, the one-chamber legislature adopted an amendment to prohibit sports betting in Nebraska on in-state college teams. The amendment is on LB 561, an expansive bill reshaping Nebraska gaming by creating six casinos at […] Read More

Posted on: May 13, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Lottery Narrows CT Sports Betting Partner Search To 4 Operators

It appears four sportsbook operators have the inside track to the final CT sports betting skin. Out of 15 respondents to the Connecticut Lottery‘s request for qualifications, the Lottery asked for just five to give formal presentations, Chairman Rob Simmelkjaer said at an executive committee meeting Thursday. The Lottery specifically asked only four of the five […] Read More

Posted on: May 13, 2021 | | Matthew Waters