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

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...

Sports betting reaches new heights in Illinois as earnings push over $300m in September

Marie Kelley

November 17, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Sports betting is booming in Illinois. For the month of September, the state was able to generate $305.2 million bets, which pushed Illinois to the number four spot in the US when it comes to the industry. The ...

DraftKings partners Peermont group for new PalaceBet sportsbook in SA

K Morrison

October 22, 2020

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, South Africa, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, African Casino News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy Sports

On the heels of inking a multi-year agreement with American media company Turner Sports, and DraftKings (Nasdaq: DKNG) has now announced the launch of a mobile and online sportsbook in South Africa, in partners...

Gambling companies spend $2m in Maryland to persuade voters to approve sports betting

Marie Kelley

October 12, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Sports betting, Maryland

As Maryland voters will decide this fall whether or not to approve sports betting in the state, gambling companies are spending big bucks to try and persuade residents to select yes on the ballot. FanDuel and D...

NetEnt newly expanded agreement with DraftKings to include new US markets

K Morrison

October 9, 2020

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

Swedish online casino software developer NetEnt has expanded its partnership with DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) in keeping with its plan to increase its presence in the U.S. After in late August 2019 premie...

Philadelphia Eagles inks multi-year DraftKings Incorporated alliance

Adam Morgan

October 2, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., NFL, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy Sports, Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia Eagles franchise of the National Football League (NFL) has announced the signing of a deal that is to see prominent online sportsbook operator DraftKings Incorporated serve as its official spor...

Illinois Governor backtracks; rescinds remote registration process for mobile sports betting

Marie Kelley

July 27, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Illinois

On Friday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. This proclamation rescinded the remote registration process for mobile sports betting in the state. The change in the reg...

DraftKings Retail Sportsbook to make Colorado debut at Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk

K Morrison

July 10, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Mobile gaming, Colorado, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

DraftKings has entered the Colorado sports betting market via Twin River Worldwide Holdings’ Mardi Gras Casino, according to a recent joint announcement. Guests at the casino in Black Hawk will be able to pl...

DraftKings launches standalone casino app in New Jersey

Marie Kelley

June 24, 2020

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New online casinos, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, New Jersey

Even more online casino gaming is now available in New Jersey. Online operator, DraftKings, announced this week the launch of its standalone casino app for the Garden States. The operator used in-house technolo...

Louisiana Senate approves daily fantasy sports legislation

Marie Kelley

June 1, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Louisiana

On Friday, the Louisiana Senate approved a measure that will allow residents of the state to take part in real money online fantasy sports. The House of Representatives sent over the measure, calling for a ball...

DraftKings to launch new online casino in Pennsylvania today

Marie Kelley

May 1, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New online casinos, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Pennsylvania

During a recent Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Meeting, DraftKings petitioned for an Interactive Gaming Operator License to offer online casino gaming in the state. They were approved and are now ready to ge...

Sports betting handle in New Jersey nears $500m in February

Marie Kelley

March 13, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, New Jersey

February was a good month for sports betting in New Jersey, as players placed almost $500 million in sports bets. The sportsbooks took in exactly $494.8 million, with the majority of those bets placed online. T...

Basketball the top wagering choice in February for Indiana sports bettors

Marie Kelley

March 12, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Indiana

The February sports betting reports are in for Indiana, and the top sport for the month was basketball. With more than $187 million bets placed, over $90 million resulted from basketball wagers. The month was a...

DraftKings opens new San Francisco office

K Morrison

March 3, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, California, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy Sports

U.S. based daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting provider, DraftKings, now has a total of five office locations after opening its brand new San Franciso office recently. The move further expands th...

Pennsylvania sees record-setting January via sports betting handle and revenues

Marie Kelley

February 20, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, Pennsylvania

Sports betting continues to grow in the state of Pennsylvania. Official data was released this week for the month of January, showing $348.4 million in wagers were placed. This broke the previous month’s record...