Disney CEO: ESPN Ready To Take ‘Major Steps’ On Sports Betting
Disney CEO Bob Chapek tells an investor conference that ESPN is getting “more and more aggressive” in pursuing sports betting partnerships. Read More
Posted on: September 22, 2021 |
When Will CT Sports Betting Launch After Key Federal Approval?
The CT sports betting market finally has a target launch date following key federal approvals announced Thursday. CT Gov. Ned Lamont and the state’s two tribes confirmed the US Department of the Interior had approved their revised gaming compacts. That marked the last major hurdle in the way of Connecticut sports betting. The market is […] Read More
Posted on: September 10, 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 |
Deal Or No Deal: How M&A Could Shape US Sports Betting In 2021
Analysts expect the recent run of transactions in the US sports betting space to continue in 2021, with a "flood of capital" looking to enter the market. Read More
Posted on: January 27, 2021 |
Which Competitors Does DraftKings CEO Think Are ‘Corrupt Idiots?’
It’s clear that the CEO of DraftKings Sportsbook thinks there’s one party responsible for all the hoop-jumping it’s faced in Illinois. Jason Robins took to Twitter early Monday morning to let Rush Street Gaming know how he feels. The tweet was deleted after less than three hours but LSR captured a screenshot: Robins praised Gov. […] Read More
Posted on: August 24, 2020 |
Another SPAC Deal Helps Rush Street Interactive Take BetRivers Public
Another US online gaming brand is going public as BetRivers‘ parent company, Rush Street Interactive, will trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Rush Street confirmed it will be publicly traded under the RSI ticker after it completes its merger with dMY Technology. Bloomberg first reported the likely deal last week. dMY is a special […] Read More
Posted on: July 27, 2020 |
Springfield Shocker: Illinois Sports Betting Remote Registration Ends Today
Governor J.B. Pritzker abruptly rescinded remote registration for mobile Illinois sports betting accounts as of tomorrow, effectively ending DraftKings‘ plans to launch its app in the state for now. Pritzker issued Friday a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation and he will no longer suspend the state’s in-person registration requirement. He reissued a number of executive orders […] Read More
Posted on: July 26, 2020 |
The First Illinois Online Sportsbook Goes Live With BetRivers Launch
Illinois sports betting gets its first online offering via Rivers Casino. Bettors will be able to sign up from anywhere thanks to Gov. Pritzker. Read More
Posted on: June 18, 2020 |