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Sports
December 20, 2023
BetMGM Sallies Forth as NHL’s Official Sports Betting & Gaming Partner
This partnership extension will see BetMGM continue to serve as the NHL’s Official Sports Betting and Gaming Partner. The original collaboration was launched in April 2022, when the NHL announced BetMGM as its first Sports Betting Partner, together with FanDuel, and marked a shift in the league’s policy four years after the repeal of PASPA. […]
Industry
December 19, 2023
Italy’s Gambling Industry Unites against Drastic License Fee Hike
Representatives from leading trade associations in Italy’s gambling industry united in a resounding voice at the “Game: One Market, One Reorganization” conference by the Milton Friedman Institute. The participants highlighted concerns over the government’s proposed exorbitant increase in license fees, urging for correct and uniform regulatory and economic policies. Attendants Highlighted Worrying Industry Trends The […]
Sports
December 19, 2023
Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers Week 16 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The San Francisco 49ers are 11-3 in the 2023 NFL season and are sitting at the top of the National Football Conference (NFC). The Baltimore Ravens are 11-3 and are sitting at the top of the American Football Conference (AFC). The Niners are brilliant at home with a 6-1 record in 2023. The Ravens are […]
Sports
December 19, 2023
Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins Week 16 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both Dallas and Miami are 10-4 on the season, and they’re both doing great at the moment. Sure, the Cowboys lost their most recent game, but that happened against the Bills on the road. Before that, they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles and a few other heavyweights. Meanwhile, the Dolphins have had a relatively easy schedule […]
Sports
December 19, 2023
Massachusetts Collects Record $654.4M in November
This is the third largest for the nation in the month at the time of writing with the Bay State overtaking Maryland’s $550.7 million by a considerable margin and landing a long way behind New York which raked in $2.12 billion in total wagers placed, and New Jersey with its $1.62 billion in wagers. The […]
Sports
December 19, 2023
ESPN Gears Product Offering to Attract More Women
Not least because its founder, David Portnoy, was embroiled in a scandal that involved women making allegations against the sports betting entrepreneur over rough sexual encounters. ESPN Bet, the brand that has replaced Barstool, though may be the exact opposite, as it seeks to involve women sports bettors, or at least has a bigger appeal […]
Sports
December 19, 2023
Delaware Wants to Expand Sports Betting Online
Delaware is still limited to land-based sports gambling, although it’s one of the few states that offers iGaming, i.e. online casinos. This dichotomy, although surprising, is pretty much the status quo to date, and there seems to be little movement to change it. Delaware House Group Takes a Look at the Future of Regulated Online […]
Sports
December 19, 2023
ESPN Bet Steals the Spotlight at Boston Gaming Summit
At the 11th Annual Truist Securities GLLR Summit in Boston last week, the buzz surrounding the debut of ESPN Bet dominated conversations among gaming enthusiasts. The anticipation even found its way into the analysis by Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas, who dedicated a significant portion of his conclave summary to the groundbreaking sports betting app. […]
Sports
December 19, 2023
Tennessee Breaks Sports Betting Records with Over $500M Handle in November
Tennessee’s sports betting industry hit a historic milestone in November, as the state reported a staggering $517 million in gross wagers, marking the first time the monthly handle surpassed the $500 million mark since the launch of sports betting in November 2020. Tennessee’s Sports Betting Hits All-Time Peak with 16.16% Surge in November The Tennessee […]
Industry
December 18, 2023
Introducing Riskier Wagers Bodes Well for US Gambling Operators
The leading hedge fund manager attributed his change in perspective to the growing trend of riskier betting options and the subsequent boost to operators’ margins. A steady stream of innovations from US operators has enabled them to reach broader demographics and improve customer onboarding and retention. New wagering options, often originating from daily fantasy offerings, […]