PointsBet Hires Former DFS Exec To Lead Canada Sports Betting Push
PointsBet said it hoped former Monkey Knife Fight (MKF) president Nic Sulsky would be the "first of many hires" for Canada sports betting. Read More
Posted on: June 3, 2021 |
PointsBet Earnings Call Highlights Influencer Deals, Market Share Target
Marketing was a continued focal point for PointsBet in fiscal 2021 third quarter. PointsBet executives discussed the company’s third quarter on a conference call Thursday evening. Along with its marketing efforts, Managing Director and CEO Sam Swanell also detailed US sports betting expansion expectations and the US iGaming opportunity. The Australia-based company reported a global handle of […] Read More
Posted on: May 3, 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 |
Analysis: Latest PointsBet Acquisition Shows US Market Moving To New Phase
PointsBet says its acquisition of Banach Technology will help it deliver the best in-play betting product in the US. Is that realistic? Read More
Posted on: March 22, 2021 |
US Sportsbooks Use Free-to-Play Games To Scout New Bettors In March Madness And Beyond
As sports betting continues to proliferate in the US, free-to-play games are several steps ahead. Sportsbook operators and their partners are teaming up to scout potential bettors with free-to-play options. Whether pick‘em contests or March Madness bracket challenges, consumers seem to be participating. Roughly 36.7 million Americans will fill out a March Madness bracket this […] Read More
Posted on: March 18, 2021 |
What PointsBet Hopes New Purchase Can Do To Expand In-Play Sports Betting
PointsBet hopes a new $43 million acquisition can help it become a leader in US in-play betting. The Australian-based company will acquire Irish-based Banach Technology in a deal announced Monday. PointsBet executives believe it positions the sportsbook to be a leader in in-play sports betting. “Excellence in live wagering – and our ability to position PointsBet […] Read More
Posted on: March 16, 2021 |
Why PointsBet is Bullish On Open New York Sports Betting Market
PointsBet CEO Sam Swannell said he was confident New York was heading in the right direction, despite the Governor's support for a monopoly. Read More
Posted on: March 3, 2021 |
NHL Deepens Legal Sportsbook Ties With PointsBet Equity Stake
So much for hurting the integrity of the game – the NHL now owns an equity stake in multiple sportsbooks after an agreement with PointsBet. PointsBet isn’t the first sportsbook to become an official sports betting partner of the NHL – FanDuel Sportsbook, MGM Resorts and William Hill also inked those partnerships. PointsBet is, however, […] Read More
Posted on: February 9, 2021 |
PointsBet Hits Record NJ Sports Betting Handle On High-Roller Action
PointsBet saw a 13.5% New Jersey online handle share for the three months to 31 December, but lost money as high rollers ran hot. Read More
Posted on: February 2, 2021 |
Opinion: Five Sports Betting Stories To Watch In 2021
Mercifully, 2020 is done. While there have been some notable ups in the gaming industry, perhaps most notably the continued growth across the industry, most of us would likely care to forget this past year. It is with great optimism that we head into 2021. A covid vaccine on the horizon should be a positive […] Read More
Posted on: January 7, 2021 |