Industry
February 18, 2022
DraftKings’ Q4 Earnings Report Revealed Strong Growth YoY
DraftKings announced today its financial results for the three months ended December 31 and full-year 2021 report posting 47% quarterly growth year-over-year with Q4 revenue of $473 million, yet markets reacted by ditching its stock. Revenue Exceeding Expectations Revenue generated by DraftKings in the final three months of 2021 beat the market consensus of $439 […]
Industry
February 18, 2022
Racing Post Introduced Betting Shop Display Upgrade
Spotlight Sports Group is again making the headlines today after one of its assets, Racing Post, announced its interactive betting shop display has been transformed. All Data and Content on One Screen Racing Post is changing its betting shop display to offer a new and improved customer experience via a redeveloped and more intuitive interface […]
Business
February 18, 2022
IGT Expands Washington Foothold Through Kalispel Tribe Deal
International Game Technology, a producer of slot machines and gambling tech solutions, has inked a multi-year partnership with the Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority. IGT Will Power the Kalispel Casino Sportsbook The agreement will help IGT expand its reach and offer its sports betting solutions in Washington. As per the deal, IGT will support the opening […]
Sports
February 18, 2022
Majority of Super Bowl Bets Were Placed Illegally, DraftKings’ CEO States
The CEO of DraftKings, Jason Robins, has stated that even though the Super Bowl has shattered records in terms of wagering, a majority of the bets were conducted illegally. Although 30 states have legalized sports betting, Robins claims the three largest states in the US still consider betting to be an illegal activity in terms […]
Casino
February 18, 2022
Full House Resorts Appoints John Ferrucci as Its New VP and COO
Full House Resorts, the owner, leaser, developer, and operator of a large number of gaming facilities in the US has appointed John Ferrucci as the new company’s VP and chief operating officer. Ferrucci, who will continue to act as a general manager for Full House Resorts’ Silver Slipper Casino Hotel, is expected to help the […]
Casino
February 18, 2022
Casinos Can Help in the Battle against Human Trafficking, Annie Sovcik Says
Busing on the Lookout’s director, Annie Sovcik, has called for casino training programs in which staff will be able to recognize potential human trafficking. While addressing Las Vegas’ World Game Protection Conference, Sovcik noted that casinos are one of the prime destinations for sex trafficking. 400 Children Are Taken into Prostitution in Las Vegas Each […]
Business
February 18, 2022
BetMGM Advances Market Position Through SportsGrid Partnership
BetMGM and SportsGrid have teamed up to allow the top sports betting and iGaming operator to integrate its content into SportsGrid’s original 24-hour live programming. This marriage is another example of the continued merger of sports and sports betting in the US. Several similar deals have already been made, and they will all drive similar […]
Business
February 18, 2022
FanDuel, Kevin Durant’s Boardroom Tie Up Fan-Focused Alliance
FanDuel has become the exclusive fantasy, sports betting, horse racing, and gaming partner for Boardroom, a Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman-owned sports business media network. The companies have signed a multi-year partnership that will allow them to work on fan-focused content in the coming months, and FanDuel will become the exclusive odds provider for the network. Content Is King in […]
Business
February 18, 2022
Hard Rock to Choose From Three Sites for Casino in New York City
Hard Rock International, the global casino, entertainment and gambling company, said yesterday that there are three potential sites it could construct a casino in New York City. The name, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is already a fixture in the city, as it will open a $400-500-million hotel in Manhattan in April. The […]
Industry
February 17, 2022
Arkansas: Launch of Mobile Sports Wagering Delayed Again
The impasse related to Arkansas mobile sports betting is not over after a legislative panel delayed the decision on the proposed rule that would allow the state’s casinos to introduce mobile wagers, Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported. Revenue Share Model The Administrative Rule Review Subcommittee within the Legislative Council delayed the decision following a major disagreement […]