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DraftKings named official daily fantasy sports betting partner of Boston Red Sox

July 29, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy Sports, Massachusetts

A deal was announced this week between DraftKings and the Boston Red Sox, naming the company the official Daily Fantasy Sports provider of the MLB franchise. The partnership brings DraftKings closer to the fanb...

South Dakota and Wyoming push ahead with sports betting effort

Sadonna Price

July 19, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Online gambling regulation, South Dakota, Wyoming

Sports betting is quickly growing in the United States, as more individual states get started in the legalization process. Both South Dakota and Wyoming are making progress in an effort to go live with services...

DraftKings launches in Louisiana; receives Daily Fantasy Sports license

K Morrison

July 16, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Licensing, Louisiana

Boston-headquartered sports betting company DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) has rolled out its daily fantasy sports contests in nearly 50 parishes in Louisiana after securing a DFS license from the state's gambl...

Illinois sportsbooks hit $507m in May; remains nation’s No. 2 behind New Jersey

K Morrison

July 7, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Illinois

Illinois' sports betting handle was down in May, however, the recorded $507.3 million in wagers for the month still puts the midwestern U.S. state alongside New Jersey, the only other state to post sports betti...

Sports betting handle drops in Pennsylvania for May while revenues increase

Sadonna Price

June 18, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Pennsylvania

As major sports leagues' seasons start to taper off, a drop in sports betting totals is expected. In Pennsylvania, we are starting to see the slump. For May, the state Gaming Control Board is reporting a 6% dec...

DraftKings Inc. and Sightline Payments Join AGA’s Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly

Sadonna Price

June 11, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly is an initiative launched by the American Gaming Association (AGA) to ensure that as legal sports betting expands in the US, players know how to engage in a responsible way. Th...

Online casinos in West Virginia bounce back in May with over $4.3m in revenues generated

Sadonna Price

June 9, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, West Virginia

Back in April, online casinos in the state of West Virginia experienced a drop in earnings. However, last month, the sites were able to bounce back and see an increase in earnings to well over $4.3 million. May...

DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis embarks on $10M expansion

K Morrison

June 3, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

In Illinois, construction has started on a $10 million project at DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis that will see the remodel of the sportsbook and a new dining promenade. The 30,000 square foot e...

Michigan online casino revenues continue steady climb with March earnings surpassing $95m

Sadonna Price

April 21, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Michigan

Since launching in January, the online casino market in Michigan continues to see growth. First offering games starting on January 22, the state has seen revenues jump every month since. The March reports are n...

March Madness creates strong revenue month for online and retail sports betting in New Jersey

Sadonna Price

April 19, 2021

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Every year, sports fans tune in to March Madness, enjoying game after game in the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. For sports bettors, the action is hot, leading to a huge uptick in wagers within states where ...

UFC names DraftKings Its official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner

Sadonna Price

March 5, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy Sports

The UFC and DraftKings have signed a groundbreaking new partnership deal. The latter is now the official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner for the UFC in both the United States and Canada. The gambling brand...

Tech issues due to demand see leading sports gambling sites crash during Super Bowl LV

K Morrison

February 9, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, NFL, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Indepth / Featured Articles, Fantasy Sports

Prior to Sunday's big game, the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that according to new research, 23.2 million Americans planned to bet a staggering $4.3 billion on Super Bowl LV. And that a record 7....

DraftKings nets new multi-year partnership agreement with Charlotte Hornets

K Morrison

January 28, 2021

NBA, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy Sports, North Carolina

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) has signed a multi-year agreement with National Basketball Association (NBA) league member Charlotte Hornets, making it the franchise's exclusive official daily fantasy sports par...

DraftKings among operators to launch online gambling and online sports betting in Michigan on Friday

K Morrison

January 20, 2021

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Michigan

Online gaming and sports betting will go live in Michigan on January 22, 2021, after the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), authorized nine casinos along with their platform providers to launch from noon Fri...

DraftKings announces partnership with Triller for upcoming Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. boxing match

Sadonna Price

November 27, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

DraftKings announced this week the company is the new Official Sports Betting Partner of an upcoming boxing match involving Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. The highly anticipated fight will take place on November...

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DraftKings named official daily fantasy sports betting partner of Boston Red Sox

South Dakota and Wyoming push ahead with sports betting effort

DraftKings launches in Louisiana; receives Daily Fantasy Sports license

Illinois sportsbooks hit $507m in May; remains nation’s No. 2 behind New Jersey

Sports betting handle drops in Pennsylvania for May while revenues increase

DraftKings Inc. and Sightline Payments Join AGA’s Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly

Online casinos in West Virginia bounce back in May with over $4.3m in revenues generated

DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis embarks on $10M expansion

Michigan online casino revenues continue steady climb with March earnings surpassing $95m

March Madness creates strong revenue month for online and retail sports betting in New Jersey

UFC names DraftKings Its official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner

Tech issues due to demand see leading sports gambling sites crash during Super Bowl LV

DraftKings nets new multi-year partnership agreement with Charlotte Hornets

DraftKings among operators to launch online gambling and online sports betting in Michigan on Friday

DraftKings announces partnership with Triller for upcoming Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. boxing match

Further commercial growth for Wazdan via new content agreement with Italian operator Tuko Productions

Victoria to inaugurate new gaming watchdog featuring bespoke casino unit

PAF upping its Swedish presence with pair of iGaming acquisitions

Caesars Sportsbook app launched by Caesars Entertainment Incorporated

SkillOnNet bolsters content portfolio; expands network with Spearhead Studios