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PointsBet Launches Sports Betting In Colorado But Who’s Next?

PointsBet is now live in the Colorado sports betting market, a state where the brand made a big impact before taking a legal bet. The mobile app is live through an agreement with Double Eagle in Cripple Creek. A retail sportsbook will open at the casino at a later date. The Australian-born sportsbook made a […] Read More

Posted on: November 17, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Michigan Sports Betting, iGaming Could Be Looking At 2021 Launch

There was plenty of hope this year that gaming regulators in Michigan could get online sports betting and iGaming started at some point in late 2020. According to the most recent Michigan Gaming Control Board meeting, though, that might not be the case. The board submitted proposed rules for both Oct. 6, but that may […] Read More

Posted on: November 10, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

PointsBet Details Next Two State Launches After Illinois Push

PointsBet is in the thick of it as a multi-state US sports betting operator. The company saw US handle jump 130% to about $117 million in its fiscal first quarter ending Sept. 30. That didn’t lead to a whole lot of revenue, though, with just more than $2 million for the entire US, according to […] Read More

Posted on: October 28, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Detroit Lions Ink Deal With BetMGM As Online Michigan Sportsbooks Near

As part of the deal, BetMGM branding will feature on Lions team broadcasts, digital marketing assets, and in-stadium promotions and signage. Read More

Posted on: September 3, 2020 | | Brad Allen

First MLB Team Signs Sportsbook Deal, As Detroit Tigers Pair Up With PointsBet

PointsBet is the first sportsbook to land an MLB sponsorship, signing a multi-year agreement to be the official gaming partner of the Detroit Tigers. Read More

Posted on: July 2, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Fast Track To Mobile Sports Betting In Michigan Appears Open

Michigan is pursuing a more aggressive timeline to have mobile sports betting up and running in October. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) provided an optimistic timeline it is following and even hoping to improve upon to get MI sports betting online more quickly. “Everyone seems to be working toward getting this launched sooner rather […] Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell