Penn Interactive Top Exec Steps Down, TheScore COO Jumps In
Long-time Penn National head Jon Kaplowitz is leaving the business, with theScore COO Benjie Levy taking over his responsibilities. Read More
Posted on: June 27, 2022 |
FanDuel Hits Record Mobile NY Sports Betting Share In June
FanDuel Sportsbook took its leadership of mobile NY sports betting to new heights, according to Friday‘s report. The eight mobile New York sportsbooks reported $265.6 million in wagers and $13.9 million in sports betting revenue in the week ending June 19. FanDuel has led handle share since February and took 47% of all money bet during the […] Read More
Posted on: June 27, 2022 |
Century CEO: Bet365 Sets New Target Date For Colorado Launch
Bet365 is waiting at least another couple of months before launching in its second US state, according to its partner. Century Casinos Co-CEO Peter Hoetzinger confirmed to LSR the previously reported second-quarter launch window for bet365 will be missed: “The new launch date is, most likely, Sep 1st.” That means one of the largest sportsbooks […] Read More
Posted on: June 27, 2022 |
FIFA Corruption Trial Underway Before First World Cup With Widespread US Sports Betting
The FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, with the tournament getting underway a little later than past events to mitigate some of the brutal Qatar heat. This year’s first matches are scheduled for November 21, with the finals slated to take place December 18. Controversies surrounding the Qatar World Cup have been going […] Read More
Posted on: June 24, 2022 |
Fanatics Quiet No Longer As Licensing, Acquisition News Drops
The first sports betting license for Fanatics is one step closer after a partial approval by the MD Lottery on Thursday. That, however, might not be the only news the retail giant makes in sports betting right now. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission approved FBG Enterprises for a sports betting facility operator license. […] Read More
Posted on: June 23, 2022 |
ESPN President: Sports Betting Has Become A ‘Must-Have’
ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro says sports betting is now a "must-have" for the ESPN brand, but it still hasn't decided on the right partner. Read More
Posted on: June 23, 2022 |
UK-Facing BetBull Latest Social Sports Betting App To Fall Short
Wynn is closing its UK-facing betting app BetBull to redirect the funds and resources toward Wynn Bet's progress in the US market. Read More
Posted on: June 23, 2022 |
Bet365 Tees Off International Partnership With PGA Tour
Bet365 continues to make moves that keep North American bettors on their toes. On Tuesday, the PGA Tour announced bet365 as its first online betting operator outside North America. The golf betting partnership largely pins itself to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia, but the deal touches Canada sports betting. “We are excited to work […] Read More
Posted on: June 23, 2022 |
Carolina Blues: NC Sports Betting Bill Falls Short After Late Surge
Following a slow start in the 2022 legislative session, a mobile NC sports betting effort hit top speed this week before fizzling out suddenly Wednesday evening. After flying through three committees in less than 24 hours, the North Carolina House held a hotly contested hearing on two sports betting bills. Representatives ultimately killed Senate Bill 688, the […] Read More
Posted on: June 22, 2022 |
Quite A Spread: Caesars Ties Guy Fieri Eats To Arizona Sports Betting
Caesars has opened its permanent retail outlet for Arizona sports betting, complete with a culinary twist. Caesars announced Tuesday it opened its in-person sportsbook at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in Phoenix. The new establishment also features Guy Fieri’s DTPHX Kitchen + Bar. The two-story, 22,300-square-foot Caesars Sportsbook is the second retail sportsbook […] Read More
Posted on: June 22, 2022 |