Business
September 6, 2024
DraftKings: Live Betting Improvements Are Key to Increased Market Share
DraftKings CEO Jason Robbins provided an insight into his company’s plans for the NFL season. According to him, his company might be able to catch up to FanDuel this season and cut into its competitors’ revenue share. DraftKings Hopes to Challenge FanDuel DraftKings and FanDuel have long exerted dominance over the US betting sector, competing […]
Industry
September 6, 2024
Grattan Institute Urges Australian Government to Tackle Record Gambling Losses
A recent study by the Australian think tank Grattan Institute calls on Australia’s government to take strong steps to reduce gambling-related problems pointing out that Australians lose more money per person on gambling than any other country. Pokies and Online Betting Drive Australia’s Highest Gambling Losses The study called A Better Bet: How Australia Should […]
Sports
September 5, 2024
Illegal Sports Betting in Massachusetts Unaffected by Legalization
Massachusetts was among the US states that legalized sports betting in 2022. After the legalization of the activity, the state launched its retail market at the end of January 2023, followed by an online betting market launch on March 10 of the same year. Despite operating for more than a year, the market is yet […]
Sports
September 4, 2024
Betway Becomes Chelsea’s Official European Betting Partner
Betway, a leading gaming and betting company, has penned a partnership with Chelsea, one of the most influential clubs in European soccer. While Chelsea opted to forgo a sponsorship deal with Stake earlier this year, it has now decided to pen another agreement that would “bring fans closer to the action.” Chelsea Selects Betway as […]
Industry
September 4, 2024
FanDuel Unveils RG Program Starring Randy Livingston
FanDuel, one of America’s sports betting powerhouses, has announced a new safer gambling partnership ahead of Responsible Gaming Education Month. Livingston and His Wife Have Joined the RG Ambassador Team The agreement will see FanDuel join forces with former NBA player and basketball coach Randy Livingston and his wife, sports agent Anita Smith. As a […]
Sports
September 4, 2024
Legal NFL Betting Could Surge to $35BN This Season, AGA Predicts
The 2024 National Football League (NFL) season is set to kick off on Thursday, September 5. Compared to last year, more states have launched legal sports betting and an estimate from the American Gaming Association (AGA) predicts that American adults may wager $35 billion throughout the new NFL season. The latest report marks the Association’s […]
Sports
September 3, 2024
Newcastle’s Tonali Spent 10-Month Ban Helping Problem Gamblers
In October 2023, Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was slapped with a 10-month ban for placing wagers on Serie A teams he played for. The ban, which was imposed by the Italian soccer federation and was applied globally after receiving endorsement from Fifa, ended last Wednesday. Tonali said he spent the ban helping fellow gamblers tackle […]
Sports
September 3, 2024
Houston Icon “Mattress Mack” Hospitalized for Cognitive Issues
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the well-known Houston furniture tycoon and sports gambler, has checked into St. Luke’s Hospital at the Texas Medical Center due to what he called “cognitive” problems. McIngvale, who’s famous for his enthusiastic backing of Houston sports teams and his big-money sports wagers, told his supporters and clients that he thinks he […]
Sports
September 2, 2024
Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Washington Commanders look almost nothing like the team from the last season. They’ve got a new coach, as well as a new quarterback, and plenty of other new players. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have improved their roster as well, so both teams have every right to hope for a good season. But how will […]
Sports
September 2, 2024
PENN Entertainment Ready for ESPN Bet NY Launch Within Weeks
The New York sports betting market has been eagerly anticipating the arrival of its newest member, ESPN Bet by PENN Entertainment. Sometime in August, company executives spoke about the end of the month as a probable launch date in the Empire State. However, things didn’t go as planned as the online sportsbook is still not […]
