United Kingdom Archives - Legal Sports Report

Mega-Merger Between FanDuel Parent, Stars Group Faces Competition Inquiry

UK competition authorities will review the $6 billion mega-merger between FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment and Fox Bet owner The Stars Group. Read More

Posted on: February 5, 2020 | | Brad Allen

Backlash Against UK Gambling Provides Cautionary Tale For US Sports Betting Market

Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) recently joined the growing chorus of anti-gambling rhetoric in the UK. Read More

Posted on: January 29, 2020 | | Brad Allen

Has Pinnacle’s Owner Found A Route Into The US Sports Betting Market?

Pinnacle owner Magnus Hedman might have found a way into the US sports betting market. Read More

Posted on: January 23, 2020 | | Brad Allen

What UK Closures Could Mean For William Hill In US Sports Betting

William Hill has emerged as a leading player in the expansion of legal sports betting in the US. But in its home market of the United Kingdom, the company is being buffeted by fierce regulatory headwinds. Read More

Posted on: July 24, 2019 | | Julian Rogers

What Gaming In Holland Can Teach The US Sports Betting Market

Held in June in Amsterdam, the Gaming in Holland conference had some panels that were relevant to the growth of legal sports betting in the United States. Read More

Posted on: July 18, 2019 | | John Holden

MLB Is Betting On Baseball In London, Where Sports Wagering Is Legal

Major League Baseball is sending its most popular teams overseas next season, to one of the most established regulated sports betting markets in the world. Read More

Posted on: May 8, 2018 | | Eric Ramsey

Daily Fantasy Sports Retreat: FanDuel Pulls Out Of UK After One Year

Daily fantasy sports site FanDuel announced on Friday that it would discontinue service to the UK market. Read More

Posted on: July 28, 2017 | | Dustin Gouker

UK Gaming Commission Puts Out Warning On Running Fantasy Sports Contests

The UK Gaming Commission warned about running unauthorized fantasy sports leagues with entry fees on Monday. That could include even advertising such contests. Read More

Posted on: July 17, 2017 | | Dustin Gouker

Yahoo Quietly Receives UK Gambling License For Daily Fantasy Sports

Yahoo became the latest daily fantasy sports site to enter the United Kingdom, joining DraftKings and FanDuel. Read More

Posted on: December 2, 2016 | | Dustin Gouker

European Daily Fantasy Sports Site Mondogoal Closes Consumer-Facing Platform, Pivots To B2B

Daily fantasy sports operator Mondogoal will no longer accept players as a consumer-facing platform and is pivoting to a business-to-business model. Read More

Posted on: December 1, 2016 | | Dustin Gouker