Maine Sports Betting Dead For Another Year As Tethering Dispute Persists
The Maine legislature adjourned Monday with the 2021 Maine sports betting bill stuck on the the Appropriations Table. Read More
Posted on: July 20, 2021 |
Pennsylvania Sportsbook Revenue Creeps Upward In May
Pennsylvania sportsbooks took a step back in May, as handle fell around 7% month-on-month to $447 million. Read More
Posted on: June 17, 2021 |
How Barstool Sportsbook Modeled Itself After UK Giant Sky Bet
The Barstool Sportsbook has generated a 9.2% hold over its seven-month lifetime, well clear of rivals like FanDuel and DraftKings. Read More
Posted on: May 17, 2021 |
Ohio Casinos Fight Back Against Sports Betting, Gaming Expansion Bill
It did not take long for the majority of casino owners in Ohio to fight back against the Senate’s expanded gaming bill, which includes sports betting. A press release from Get Gaming Right Ohio warns that SB 176 would allow slot-like electronic bingo games in nearly 900 locations across the state. Those new gambling venues […] Read More
Posted on: May 13, 2021 |
Analysis: What Will Penn National Investors Think About Barstool Sportsbook Numbers?
Two recent user-related figures from Penn National that affect its Barstool Sportsbook brand might concern investors. Penn National submitted testimony this month in Maine concerning its proposed sports betting legislation. It reads much like submitted testimony in just about any state from any sportsbook, but this submission included a few interesting figures. What’s in a number? […] Read More
Posted on: May 10, 2021 |
Analysis: Has Barstool Sportsbook Already Hit A Ceiling?
Barstool Sportsbook promised to deliver a podium position in US sports betting with unmatched profitability. New numbers suggest that might not be the case. Read More
Posted on: April 7, 2021 |
PointsBet Gains Pennsylvania, Mississippi Market Access In Expanded Penn National Deal
PointsBet now has market access in Pennsylvania and Mississippi. The company gains sports betting and iGaming in Pennsylvania. In Mississippi, only retail sportsbooks enjoy legalization. The access comes from an extension of a previous agreement with Penn National Gaming announced Thursday by PointsBet. PointsBet and Penn National relationship grows PointsBet has market access to 14 states, […] Read More
Posted on: March 25, 2021 |
Is Barstool Sportsbook Coming To The Big Apple?
Penn National has gained market access for New York in a two-way deal with Rush Street (RSI) that also gives BetRivers access to four states. Read More
Posted on: February 22, 2021 |
Westgate SuperBook Takes Aim At Barstool Sportsbook Trademark Infringement
A potential trademark battle is brewing between newcomer Barstool Sportsbook and stalwart Las Vegas operator Westgate SuperBook. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on Wednesday tweeted a cease-and-desist letter sent by Westgate Las Vegas legal representatives. The letter claims infringement of the use of “GOOD TEAMS WIN, GREAT TEAMS COVER” – a trademark owned by Westgate. […] Read More
Posted on: February 18, 2021 |
The Week In Sports Betting News: Penn Climbs On Barstool’s Wings
Happy Monday, everyone. This week will feature no shortage of sports betting news as most legal states should report their Super Bowl handle, but last week had plenty of news as well. The LSR Podcast talked about what Super Bowl betting looks like in the US this year compared to last year along with some […] Read More
Posted on: February 8, 2021 |