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PrizePicks Expands Braves Partnership with New Three-Year Agreement

Johnny K.
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PrizePicks, the leading daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator in North America, has extended its longstanding relationship with Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves through a newly signed three-year agreement. ...

Underdog Fantasy’s $70M Funding Pushes Valuation to $1.23B, Aiming for Continued Growth

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Fantasy eSports
Underdog Fantasy, a rapidly growing sports gaming company based in Brooklyn, New York, has announced a successful Series C funding round, raising $70 million in the initial close. This investment brings the com...

Underdog Fantasy Ends Operations in NY Following Settlement, Expands to NJ and DE

Johnny K.
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Underdog Fantasy has decided to cease its operations in New York following a significant settlement agreement with the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), marking a pivotal shift in its market presence. I...

Underdog Secures Multi-Year Extension for Gil’s Arena, Targeting ESPN’s First Take Viewership

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Underdog, a rapidly expanding force in sports gaming and media, has announced a multi-year contract renewal with the entire cast of Gil’s Arena, reinforcing its commitment to the show’s continued success. This ...

DraftKings Resolves Licensing Lawsuit With NFL Players Association

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DraftKings and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have agreed to settle a legal dispute surrounding the use of NFL player likenesses in DraftKings’ NFT-based fantasy sports platform, Reignmakers. The parties i...

Hawaii Legislators Push for Legalized Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports

Vanja Mitic
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Hawaii has long been an outlier in the United States when it comes to gambling regulations, holding firm to its ban on all forms of betting. Despite repeated attempts in recent years to change this, lawmakers i...

MLB Players Union Disputes Fair Use Claims by DraftKings and bet365

Johnny K.
U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, MLB, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New York, Pennsylvania
The MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), a subsidiary of the MLB Players Association, has contested claims by DraftKings and bet365 that their use of baseball player likenesses falls under the protections of freedom of sp...

Rei do Pitaco Joins Brazil’s Regulated Sports Betting Market

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Rei do Pitaco (RDP), Brazil's leading fantasy sports operator, is officially transitioning into the country's regulated sports betting market. Founded in 2019 by Kiko Augusto, RDP has dominated the fantasy spor...

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenues Rise 2.81% in October 2024

Vanja Mitic
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In their latest disclosure, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced an encouraging increase in total gaming revenues. October 2024 saw a combined revenue of $496,585,461 across all gaming platfor...

PENN Entertainment Reports Promising Q3 Results Amid Expansion and Innovation Plans

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PENN Entertainment, Inc. recently released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showing steady revenue in both its retail and interactive segments despite challenges. Chief Executive Officer Jay...