New York Daily Fantasy Sports News

Who Bid Top Tax Rate For A Mobile NY Sports Betting License?

At least one bid came out swinging for a mobile NY sports betting license by offering unprecedented cash for market access. The final tax rates to be paid by online New York sportsbooks were obtained by Tom Precious of the Buffalo News Tuesday. The highest bid offered 64% of gross gaming revenue for up to five […] Read More

Posted on: October 20, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Top Mobile NY Sports Betting Bid Selected By State Regulator

New York gaming regulators are close to deciding who will receive a coveted mobile NY sports betting license. The New York State Gaming Commission alerted bidders of the final tax rate all operators must meet to be in the state. Tom Precious of the Buffalo News was first to tweet the report, which the commission […] Read More

Posted on: October 19, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Mobile CT Sports Betting Goes Live Tuesday: What You Need To Know

The Connecticut online gaming soft launch ends tomorrow, which means CT sports betting will be available to everyone of legal age in the state. The soft launch ends at 6 am Tuesday morning, meaning all three Connecticut online sportsbooks will go live: DraftKings Sportsbook via the Mashantucket Pequot Indians/Foxwoods FanDuel Sportsbook via the Mohegan Indians/Mohegan Sun […] Read More

Posted on: October 18, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Opinion: What’s Up With This Guy Suing FIFA In New York?

Las month, a somewhat bizarre lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of New York by Samson Siasia as plaintiff, suing the world’s soccer governing body, FIFA. A follower of FIFA might recall that some former FIFA officials are well acquainted with a District Court of New York. However, the infamous indictments of FIFA officials […] Read More

Posted on: September 24, 2021 | | John Holden

How Holding 44 Percent Is Not Enough: Retail NY Sportsbooks Lag

New York‘s gaming regulator finally is giving a clear look at how little business the four commercial NY sportsbooks do. The four sportsbooks did just $4.2 million in handle for the week ended Sept. 12, the first week of NFL regular-season games. Handle was small but an extra-chunky 44.3% hold translated to $1.9 million in […] Read More

Posted on: September 21, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Analysis: Why Offshore Sportsbooks Are Thriving Despite Regulated Competition

Alternative data suggests the offshore sports betting market is booming despite, or maybe because of, the expansion of the regulated market. Read More

Posted on: September 20, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Did Lamont Jump The Gun On CT Sports Betting Launch Date?

Gov. Ned Lamont is ready for CT sports betting to get started, but he might have jumped the gun a bit in recent comments. Lamont said sports betting could begin “any day now” at the two tribal casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. “My instinct is the tribes, hopefully, will do something collaboratively at the same […] Read More

Posted on: September 14, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

The Week In Sports Betting News: Will Florida Launch In October?

This week's sports betting news roundup includes the latest from Florida and New York plus a look at falling handle across the country. Read More

Posted on: August 23, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

B2B Momentum Builds For GAN With US Still in ‘Early Innings’

A strong second quarter continued into the third quarter for technology provider GAN, which has plenty of upcoming opportunities. GAN is primarily a B2B tech provider for online US sports betting and iGaming, though it is preparing a retail push as well. That will be another addition to GAN’s portfolio to help address the US […] Read More

Posted on: August 20, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Mobile NY Sports Betting Rules Adopted With Few Changes, Unreleased Comments

The rules for mobile NY sports betting were adopted Monday with very little discussion during a quick commission meeting. The New York State Gaming Commission voted unanimously to adopt the proposed rules. Those were announced July 9, the same time the RFA went live. Aside from an explanation from NYSGC Executive Director Rob Williams, not […] Read More

Posted on: August 17, 2021 | | Matthew Waters