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Opinion: Reflecting On UIGEA At Its 15-Year Anniversary

We reached this week the 15th anniversary of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA.) in the United States. In the last 15 years, a lot has changed in the world of online gambling. We now have not only legal online sports betting available in more than 20 states, but growing numbers of states are […] Read More

Posted on: October 15, 2021 | | John Holden

CT Sports Betting Off To Smooth Start, Lottery President Says

The soft launch of online CT sports betting appears to be going as well as possible for the Connecticut Lottery and Rush Street Interactive. The two launched the PlaySugarHouse app Tuesday at noon and saw its maximum of 750 players fill within four hours, Lottery President Greg Smith said. The Lottery was prepared to reach […] Read More

Posted on: October 14, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

What’s Popular In Early Days Of Ontario Sports Betting?

Similar to the US market, football is the big early draw for Ontario sports betting. Since its launch Aug. 27, the province’s only sportsbook, ProLine+, has accepted 3.5 million bets, according to data from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. Football drew 45% of those wagers, with NFL betting making up 34% of all the bets. […] Read More

Posted on: October 12, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Mobile CT Sports Betting Soft Launch Today, Full Launch Next Week

Mobile CT sports betting starts today but will be limited in users and hours during the week-long soft launch period. DraftKings Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook and Rush Street Interactive‘s PlaySugarHouse can soft launch their apps beginning at 3 pm Tuesday. But there are some strict restrictions during the trial period: Access will be limited to 750 […] Read More

Posted on: October 12, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Tennessee Sportsbooks Want Mandatory Hold Rule To End

There was one central topic on the minds of Tennessee sportsbooks at Tuesday’s hearing on proposed rule changes: mandatory hold. The Sports Wagering Advisory Committee proposed a few changes because it has to promulgate its own rules as part of the process to take over as regulator. One of those proposed changes includes reviewing the […] Read More

Posted on: October 7, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

CT Sports Betting Kicks Off: What We Know On Launch Day

The CT sports betting market launched Thursday, with Gov. Ned Lamont making the ceremonial first bet. Lamont placed the first bets at both Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Thursday morning to kick off Connecticut sports betting. DraftKings operates the Foxwoods sportsbook, while FanDuel runs the Mohegan sportsbook. Which sportsbooks are live in Connecticut? As of […] Read More

Posted on: September 30, 2021 | | Pat Evans

DraftKings, FanDuel Confirm Retail CT Sports Betting Launches Thursday

Both DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook will launch retail CT sports betting operations with their respective partners Thursday. DraftKings’ temporary sportsbook will be at the Ultimate Race Book in Foxwood‘s Rainmaker Casino. Additional kiosks will be located throughout the resort, according to the release. The temporary Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will hold a ribbon-cutting at […] Read More

Posted on: September 29, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Analysis: Why DraftKings $22 Billion Bid for Entain Doesn’t Add Up

Does DraftKings hurt it valuation with the acquisition? Do Entain shareholders want to own a combined business. Will MGM give its consent? LSR tries to answer these questions and more. Read More

Posted on: September 27, 2021 | | Brad Allen

The Week In Sports Betting News: Waiting On Launch In Connecticut

Happy Monday, everyone. There could be some exciting sports betting news coming this week as another state approaches its first legal bet. Connecticut is one of many states in a rollout phase this football season. Maryland and Louisiana continue to move toward launches while Arizona is still trying to get all of its operators live. […] Read More

Posted on: September 27, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Opinion: Constant Sportsbook Advertising On TV Hard To Curb Legally

After nearly eight long months without NFL football, we have once again been graced by America’s favorite gambling subject. If you live in a state with legal sports betting, there is no way you could not have known via sportsbook advertising that football is back. Advertising dollars are flowing freely in states across the country […] Read More

Posted on: September 22, 2021 | | John Holden

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Opinion: Reflecting On UIGEA At Its 15-Year Anniversary

CT Sports Betting Off To Smooth Start, Lottery President Says

What’s Popular In Early Days Of Ontario Sports Betting?

Mobile CT Sports Betting Soft Launch Today, Full Launch Next Week

Tennessee Sportsbooks Want Mandatory Hold Rule To End

CT Sports Betting Kicks Off: What We Know On Launch Day

DraftKings, FanDuel Confirm Retail CT Sports Betting Launches Thursday

Analysis: Why DraftKings $22 Billion Bid for Entain Doesn’t Add Up

The Week In Sports Betting News: Waiting On Launch In Connecticut

Opinion: Constant Sportsbook Advertising On TV Hard To Curb Legally

Opinion: Reflecting On UIGEA At Its 15-Year Anniversary

CT Sports Betting Off To Smooth Start, Lottery President Says

Is Florida Sports Betting At Hard Rock Really Starting Friday Or Not?

Feds Respond To West Flagler D.C. Lawsuit On Florida Sports Betting

Nine VA Sportsbooks Live As Golden Nugget Launches Today