Sports
January 29, 2021
PrizePicks Concludes Funding Round with Backing from Poker Players
PrizePicks, the third-largest daily fantasy betting platform in the United States, has completed its latest private equity round, raising funds from high-stakes poker players. High-Stakes Poker Players Back PrizePicks Equity Daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has announced the end of a private equity round that attracted hefty interest by prominent high-stakes poker players and organizations, […]
Industry
January 29, 2021
Nevada Gaming Revenue Hits Lowest Points in 24 Years
Pandemic-related restrictions have dragged down the Silver State’s gambling revenue in 2020 to its lowest point since 1996. All Reported Units Experience Annual Decrease in 2020 Nevada gaming revenue went down 34.6% to $7.87 billion in 2020, hitting its lowest annual total since 1996, as a result of the shutdowns and ongoing restrictions to mitigate […]
Sports
January 29, 2021
Genius Sports to Spearhead FanDuel Marketing in the United States
Genius Sports will help FanDuel with the company’s marketing efforts in the United States by developing tailored social media, TV and other betting content. FanDuel Puts Genius Sports in Charge of Further Marketing in the US FanDuel will entrust further expansion of marketing efforts to Genius Sports Group, a company with a proven track record […]
Casino
January 28, 2021
Las Vegas Sands Exploring Opportunities in Online Gaming
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is exploring opportunities related to online sports betting and iGaming, newly-appointed chairman and CEO of the casino and hospitality group Rob Goldstein told analysts Wednesday. Online Gaming in the Crosshairs Rob Goldstein, who was appointed as the successor of LVS founder Sheldon Adelson after the long-serving chairman and CEO passed away […]
Business
January 28, 2021
IGT Powers FanDuel’s Sportsbook App Recently Launched in Virginia
U.S. sports betting market leader, FanDuel strengthened its partnership with IGT. FanDuel’s sportsbook app which was recently launched for the Commonwealth in Virginia and Michigan is powered by IGT’s PlaySports platform. IGT’s PlaySports Platform Powers FanDuel’s Sportsbook App The global leader in gaming, International Game Technology (IGT) announced on Wednesday this week that its PlaySports […]
Sports
January 28, 2021
BetMGM Launches Sports Betting Operations in Virginia
BetMGM has become the fourth sportsbook to join Virginia’s fledgeling sports betting market on time for the Super Bowl. Virginia Welcomes BetMGM as Fourth Sports Betting Operator After FanDuel got a jump-start on competitors in Virginia, thanks to its tie-up with the Washington Football Team, BetMGM is making its mark on the state, launching its […]
Sports
January 28, 2021
The Athletic Adds BetMGM as Official Betting Partner
BetMGM has teamed up with The Athletic, becoming the publication’s exclusive sports betting partner. The Athletic Welcomes BetMGM as Sports Betting Partner US-focused subscription media The Athletic has revealed Roar Digital’s BetMGM Sportsbook as the company’s first sports betting partner in the United States. As a result, The Athletic is launching a dedicated content vertically, […]
Sports
January 28, 2021
Illinois Sports Betting Handle Hits $447m in November
Illinois’ sports betting results continue to improve with the state heading for even better total handle in the months ahead. Sports Betting Handle in Illinois Improves in November Sports betting in Illinois improved in November a report released by the Illinois Gaming Board and delivered by regulator head Marcus Fruchter revealed. The numbers marked a […]
Casino
January 28, 2021
Hawaii to Discuss Gambling Opportunities despite Skepticism
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and legislators are coming together to discuss the possibility of introducing casino resort and gambling in the state. Hawaii is one of the two states to oppose gambling in full. Hawaii Wants to Discuss Gambling After All As Hawaii struggles to foot the public bill and faces widening budget […]
Business
January 27, 2021
Sinclair’s Fox Sports RSNs Ready to Rebrand into Bally Sports
Sinclair Broadcast Group announced Wednesday its Fox Sports regional sports networks (RSNs) would be shedding their skin and get rebranded as Bally Sports, presenting the new logos to the public. “We are extremely proud to unveil the Bally Sports logo as it signifies a new, transformative chapter in the regional sports business and is representative […]