Worldwide Laggard: Has ESPN Missed The Sports Betting Boat?
ESPN may not have cashed in on the US sports betting gold rush just yet but don't rule out the company being a major player in years to come. Read More
Posted on: May 12, 2022 |
Analysis: Why Are Broadcast Networks Still Scared Of Sports Betting?
It’s the fourth quarter of Chiefs vs. Raiders on Sunday Night Football in November 2021. The Chiefs lead 41-14 in a blowout. There’s nothing left to play for, not even a backdoor cover. “We’re in Vegas,” NBC announcer Al Michaels says. “I wish I could tell you that something was in play. But this game […] Read More
Posted on: March 15, 2022 |
Disney In-House Research: ESPN Should Get Into Sports Betting
Disney CEO Bob Chapek said the company is "aggressively pursuing" sports betting after in-house research showed brand benefits for ESPN. Read More
Posted on: November 16, 2021 |
Disney CEO: ESPN Ready To Take ‘Major Steps’ On Sports Betting
Disney CEO Bob Chapek tells an investor conference that ESPN is getting “more and more aggressive” in pursuing sports betting partnerships. Read More
Posted on: September 22, 2021 |
Will ESPN Follow Sports Illustrated With Its Own Branded Sportsbook?
ESPN wants to do more in sports betting, but does that extend to launching a branded sportsbook? LSR weighs up the risks and rewards. Read More
Posted on: July 6, 2021 |
The Week In Sports Betting News: NY Suddenly Has Mobile Possibilities
Happy Monday, everyone. There was plenty of sports betting news last week including everything that surrounded the launch of the NFL Playoffs, one of the best sports betting events in the US. Football never had a chance at capturing the top spot in terms of news for last week, though. New York was a very […] Read More
Posted on: January 11, 2021 |
ESPN Goes Big On Sports Betting, Will Integrate DraftKings, Caesars And William Hill
DraftKings and William Hills will get co-exclusive sportsbook integrations across ESPN digital platforms, including the ESPN Fantasy app. Read More
Posted on: September 14, 2020 |
Disney Owns Millions Of DraftKings Shares After Sportsbook Operator Goes Public
The Walt Disney Company owns more than 18.2 million shares of DraftKings stock after the operator's merger with SBTech and listing on Nasdaq last week. Read More
Posted on: April 30, 2020 |
Three Key Questions About Disney’s New Stake In DraftKings Sportsbook
The rapid pace of legal sports betting news makes it feel like Disney's acquisition of a stake in DraftKings happened years ago. The Legal Sports Report team examines the pressing questions about the Disney-DraftKings relationship. Read More
Posted on: June 4, 2019 |
Sports Betting Plot Twist: ESPN Owner Disney Now Holds Stake In DraftKings
DraftKings and ESPN, together at least? One small part of the massive deal between the Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox included the stake in daily fantasy sports and sports betting company DraftKings, Legal Sports Report has confirmed. Read More
Posted on: May 20, 2019 |