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From ‘Irreparable Harm’ to Moneymaker: A Brief History of NCAA Sports Betting Policy

Earlier this month, NCAA member institution The University of Colorado announced a five-year agreement with PointsBet, a sports betting operator with soon-to-be headquarters in Denver. “We’re thrilled to have PointsBet as a partner and for the benefits this sponsorship will provide for our student-athletes for years to come,” said Colorado athletics director Rick George in […] Read More

Posted on: September 21, 2020 | | Ryan Rodenberg

The Week In Sports Betting News: PointsBet, Others Launch For NFL Start

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting felt like it was truly back this weekend with news of big bets from sportsbooks across the country. The return of betting on NFL games should advance the strong rebound that states started to report in August. The start of the NFL season has led to some interesting alternative betting […] Read More

Posted on: September 14, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

PointsBet Launches Sports Betting App In Illinois

PointsBet is finally live in Illinois with just one day to spare before the first full slate of NFL games. Read More

Posted on: September 12, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Colleges Can Now Sign Sports Betting Deals? University Of Colorado Partners With PointsBet

The deals keep coming for Australian-born PointsBet. A deal with the University of Colorado is the first of its kind for US sports betting. Read More

Posted on: September 8, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

PointsBet Closing In On Mobile Illinois Sports Betting Launch

The US CEO of PointsBet has been a very busy man the past few weeks. First, Johnny Aitken helped the Australian-listed sports betting operator land its first mega-media sponsorship with NBCUniversal. Now, he’s on the ground in Chicago as PointsBet prepares to launch sports betting in Illinois. That launch will be the fourth state for […] Read More

Posted on: September 3, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

A Look Inside The Huge NBC Sports And PointsBet Gambling Deal

Sports betting company PointsBet struck a major deal with NBC Sports that should help its aspirations in the United States. Read More

Posted on: August 28, 2020 | | Dustin Gouker

This Bookmaker Should Be Happy About Illinois Sports Betting Mess, And It’s Not Rivers

The agenda for today’s Illinois Gaming Board meeting does not mention Rush Street, DraftKings, or FanDuel in the sports betting section. In reality, though, any discussion of sports betting in Illinois returns to those bookmakers. Governor J.B. Pritzker‘s abrupt move Friday to restore the state’s in-person signup requirement for sports wagering accounts assures it. Outside […] Read More

Posted on: July 30, 2020 | | Adam Candee

PointsBet Ramps Up NJ Market Share But Will It Stick?

PointsBet CEO Sam Swanell suggests the operator will deprioritize New Jersey and focus on Illinois and Indiana in its hunt for further growth. Read More

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Brad Allen

FanDuel, DraftKings Licenses Make Illinois Sports Betting Land Of Thinkin’

The buzz around mobile Illinois sports betting reaches new volume this week as FanDuel and DraftKings receive their temporary permits. The Illinois Gaming Board website shows that both companies are now licensed for sports betting as of Friday. Could the approvals mean launch is imminent for FanDuel and DraftKings apps under newly loosened signup regulations? […] Read More

Posted on: July 20, 2020 | | Adam Candee

Which Three States Are Next In Line For PointsBet?

Australian-listed PointsBet started its US business with little fanfare and awareness about seven months after New Jersey launched sports betting. Read More

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | | Matthew Waters