Industry
January 5, 2023
Betsperts Group Expanded with Bleacher Nation Acquisition
Fantasy sports and sports betting media specialist Betsperts Group announced the acquisition of Bleacher Nation in a cash plus equity deal to mark the group’s fourth acquisition in the last 18 months. ‘Impressive Track Record of Growth’ With the addition of Bleacher Nation, a sports media outlet covering sports from Chicago and across the nation, […]
Industry
January 5, 2023
Penn’s Barstool Sportsbook Conditionally Approved in Massachusetts
Barstool Sportsbook became the latest sportsbook to receive approval from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) for mobile sports betting operations for the upcoming mobile market launch in March. Mobile Sports Betting License Received Penn Sports Interactive (PSI)’s Barstool Sportsbook received conditional preliminary approval for a temporary sports betting license this week after commissioners carried the […]
Sports
January 5, 2023
Colorado: Total Sports Betting Handle Rose 4.9% In November 2022
That is the fourth handle that exceeds $500 million in Colorado in 31 months of legal sports wagering. On Wednesday, the Colorado Division of Gaming reported that the said total handle signaled a 16.2% increase compared to the November 2021 handle of $475.4 million. October’s total handle amounted to $526.6 million. The division also reported […]
Legal
January 5, 2023
New Bill Proposal Puts Connecticut on Its Way to Ban Greyhound Racing
Bill 5042 was proposed by 105th district representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria, 91st district representative Michael D’Agostino, and 18th district senator Heather Somers. Bill 5042 Is Not the First Attempt to Ban Greyhound Racing in Connecticut Bill 5042 proposes a full prohibition on the operation of any greyhound racing tracks in the state of Connecticut. Furthermore, it […]
Business
January 5, 2023
Fanatics Confirms Q1 2023 Launch of Sportsbook
During a meeting with the gambling regulator in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), Fanatics Betting and Gaming CEO, Matt King, outlined that the company plans to introduce its sports betting platform in Q1, 2023, a report released by SportsHandle reveals. Fanatics Reaffirms Plans for Sports Betting Platform Debut As a part of a presentation […]
Sports
January 5, 2023
EstrelaBet Is the New Official Sponsor of Brazilian Football Team América-FC
The partnership between América and EstrelaBet is the biggest sponsorship deal in the team’s history. The agreement will be of great value to both parties. It will significantly bolster the club’s coffers while boosting brand recognition and driving engagement for EstrelaBet as the sportsbook consolidates its position in Brazil. EstrelaBet Gains Access to a Dedicated […]
Sports
January 4, 2023
PointsBet Unveils New Original Basketball-Focused Show
Details of the launch emerged Wednesday and see PointsBet studio introduce “Count It,” a new NBA and college basketball-focused original show. Count It: A New Basketball Show by PointsBet PointsBet revealed that besides YouTube, Count It will air on all podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and others. The company said that the new original […]
Industry
January 4, 2023
Spanish GGR Increased by 31% In the Third Quarter of 2022
The Spanish General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) published on its website a report at the end of last year, according to which the Spanish gambling sector registered a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €240.83 million. The data reveal an improvement in the Spanish gambling sector, given that the GGR was less than […]
Industry
January 4, 2023
IGT Teamed with UBetOhio, Deployed PlaySports QuickBet Kiosks
Global supplier of gaming technology and solutions International Game Technology (IGT) announced it has signed an agreement with UBetOhio and deployed its PlaySports QuickBet Kiosks at restaurants and bars across Ohio. Betting Kiosks Just the First Step Going live with the self-servicing betting kiosks via the agreement with Green Bear Gaming Development, LLC, the business […]
Business
January 4, 2023
New Hampshire Betting Handle Increases in November Hitting $93.1M
The regulatory body in charge of sports betting, the New Hampshire Lottery, has announced its latest report, outlining that November marked a strong month for retail and mobile sportsbooks in the state. November Sports Betting Handle Soars In total, the combined retail and mobile betting handle in November hit $93,090,530. This marked the third month […]
