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Mobile NY Sports Betting Bids Due Monday As Regulator Drops Final Clues

Hopeful entrants into the mobile NY sports betting market now have all the information they can get from the state’s gaming regulators. The fourth and final round of questions and answers posted to the New York State Gaming Commission‘s website Monday morning. Regulators hit Monday’s deadline with ample time to spare. That was unlike the previous […] Read More

Posted on: August 2, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

The Week In Sports Betting News: Turn Those Ears To The Street

Happy Monday, folks. Sports betting news turned a bit ugly this weekend with the allegations against NHL forward Evander Kane of wagering on hockey, including his own games. Kane denies the charges levied on social media by his estranged wife. Certainly there is more to come as the league investigates. The LSR Podcast looked at some […] Read More

Posted on: August 2, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Analysis: New Federal Legislation Would Allow Mobile Sports Betting On Tribal Land

Normally when the gaming world hears that federal legislation has been introduced, people cringe. The fear is that the federal government might screw up a system that otherwise works pretty well, most of the time. With that said, there have been a few occasions in recent years where the federal government’s intervention could have been […] Read More

Posted on: July 26, 2021 | | John Holden

The Week In Sports Betting News: Will MA Senate Take Action?

Happy Monday, folks. It is the middle of summer yet there’s no shortage of sports betting news, with last week one of the busiest at LSR this year. There are still some huge stories in the works that will shape important US sports betting markets for years to come, which the team broke down on […] Read More

Posted on: July 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

How Will Kambi Make Up Major Revenue Hit From DraftKings Exit?

Kambi CFO David Kenyon said the loss of DraftKings would be tough to overcome in the short term, but highlighted to key opportunities in North America. Read More

Posted on: July 23, 2021 | | Brad Allen

New Info Tough To Glean From New Mobile NY Sports Betting Answers

It came down to the wire but a mobile NY sports betting deadline was eventually hit Thursday evening by the state’s regulators. The New York State Gaming Commission released a 29-page Q&A between potential applicants and the commission concerning the mobile betting RFA. The Q&A is the first of two opportunities for hopeful participants in […] Read More

Posted on: July 23, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

The Week In Sports Betting News: Will New York Q&A Release On Time?

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting news is as hot as the weather outside with plenty going on in multiple states preparing for fall launches. The LSR Podcast touched on some of those topics, including the LSR report that Genius Sports is significantly raising prices after winning the NFL data deal. Stay up-to-date with breaking news […] Read More

Posted on: July 19, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Mohegan Digital CEO Explains Switch To FanDuel For CT Sports Betting

Up until about two weeks ago, there was no guarantee one of the biggest US sportsbooks would be in the CT sports betting market. That all changed when Mohegan renegotiated its existing contract with Kambi to partner with FanDuel Sportsbook. The deal will see FanDuel power one of the three online Connecticut sportsbooks, as well […] Read More

Posted on: July 16, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Just How High Could Mobile NY Sports Betting Revenue Share Go?

Now that the RFA for mobile NY sports betting is live, the fun part can start: speculating on potential bids. The long-awaited process started last Friday, eight days late. The biggest question was how bids would be scored and how much emphasis would be put on the revenue share. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made it clear throughout […] Read More

Posted on: July 15, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

The Week In Sports Betting News: Next Steps In NY With Bidding Live

Happy Monday, folks. Both sports and legislatures are beginning to slow down for the summer but there is still plenty of sports betting news out there. We know the handle totals for May: $3.699 billion, compared to $3.693 billion in April. Nine states reported growth over April while 10 reported a loss, though the two […] Read More

Posted on: July 12, 2021 | | Matthew Waters