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PointsBet Nearing Mobile Betting App Release in Illinois
Updated 7:22pm Monday 05/24/2021
Johnny Aitken, the US CEO of PointsBet, has had a lot going on lately, to say the least. The Australian sports betting operator has recently landed its first mega-media sponsorship with the likes of NBCUniversal. Right after that deal, Aitken and PointsBet are hitting up Chicago. PointsBet is preparing to make waves with sports betting …
Read MoreDraftKings Becomes Official Sponsor of the Colorado Rockies
Daily fantasy sports powerhouse DraftKings has agreed with the Colorado Rockies to become the Major League Baseball club’s official sports betting operator and their daily fantasy operator. This move mimics a deal that the Denver Broncos and BetMGM conducted earlier in July. DraftKings will get the use of the Rockies team logos and trademarks, have …
Read MoreNevada Gaming Commission Fines Casinos $435,000
Enforcement era is upon us The Nevada Gaming Commission hit state casinos with a total of $435,000 in fines on Thursday for a combination of COVID-19 regulatory violations and one big policy failing. The greatest number of fines was handed out for COVID-19 health and safety rules violations. They covered things like lack of social …
Read MoreDraftKings Strengthens Board of Directors
Boston-headquartered online sportsbook and daily fantasy operator DraftKings has announced two new additions to its board of directors. Effective from yesterday (September 23rd), Jocelyn Moore and Valerie Mosley have been named as directors. With these latest two appointments, the DraftKings board has now been expanded to 15 members. The beginning of Moore and Mosley’s tenures …
Read MoreNetEnt Launches Slot Games for New Client in Pennsylvania
Sweden-based online games developer NetEnt has strengthened its presence in the Pennsylvanian market. The B2B iGaming supplier has launched its slot games with Wind Creek Casino, a tribal operator in the state. NetEnt’s content integration is the latest step in Wind Creek’s venture in the world of online gaming, having launched its real-money casino website …
Read MoreBarstool Launches Sports Betting App in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents are now enjoying the launch of the Barstool Sportsbook mobile betting app
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Barstool Launches Sports Betting App in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania residents are now enjoying the launch of the Barstool Sportsbook mobile betting app
Read MoreIndiana sees Massive $170M in Sports Betting Handle in August
The state of Indiana and its sportsbooks have witnessed a crazy increase in all kinds of betting activity in the month of August
Read MorePointsBet Nearing Mobile Betting App Release in Illinois
Johnny Aitken, the US CEO of PointsBet, has had a lot going on lately, to say the least. The Australian sports betting operator has recently landed its first mega-media sponsorship with the likes of NBCUniversal. Right after that deal, Aitken and PointsBet are hitting up Chicago. PointsBet is preparing to make waves with sports betting …
Read MoreGambling on the November Ballot in Nebraska: What Are the Odds?
The Nebraska Supreme Court has been hearing arguments from supporters and opponents of gambling as to whether or not certain forms should be included on the November ballot. Three voter initiatives have been proposed, which would enable the Cornhusker State to allow, regulate and tax casino wagering at racing tracks. State Secretary Bob Evnen has …
Read MoreLegal Sports Betting in Brazil Looking to Cross Finish Line
Brazil has been able to put on some big shoes and take a large step forward, launching sports betting. This is due to President Jair Bolsonaro signing a decree that is related to the privatization.
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DraftKings Becomes Official Sponsor of the Colorado Rockies
Daily fantasy sports powerhouse DraftKings has agreed with the Colorado Rockies to become the Major League Baseball club’s official sports betting operator and their daily fantasy operator. This move mimics a deal that the Denver Broncos and BetMGM conducted earlier in July. DraftKings will get the use of the Rockies team logos and trademarks, have …
Read MoreDraftKings Strengthens Board of Directors
Boston-headquartered online sportsbook and daily fantasy operator DraftKings has announced two new additions to its board of directors. Effective from yesterday (September 23rd), Jocelyn Moore and Valerie Mosley have been named as directors. With these latest two appointments, the DraftKings board has now been expanded to 15 members. The beginning of Moore and Mosley’s tenures …
Read MoreESPN Announces Two Major Sportsbook Deals
Multinational sports broadcasting company ESPN has extended its blueprint in US sports betting through deals with two major operators in the country. DraftKings will be the company’s exclusively daily fantasy sports provider, while Caesars/William Hill is to become the broadcaster’s exclusive odds provider. ESPN will receive a referral fee for each new customer sign-up with …
Read MoreAGA Calls for More to be Done to Tackle Illegal Online NFL Betting
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has urged for greater action against online betting when it comes to wagering on NFL games from illegal websites. These calls come after a recent survey revealed that a growing percentage of players said that they would wager on events with unregulated online operators. The new campaign got underway yesterday, …
Read MoreDraftKings Launches ‘Reignmakers’ Campaign ahead of NFL season
US sportsbook, casino and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has launched a new campaign, titled ‘Reignmakers’ ahead of the upcoming NFL season. The campaign will involve influencers from within the worlds of sports, music and popular culture. Players will have weekly opportunities to play against these individuals and potentially win $10,000 for themselves. The 2020 …
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