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DraftKings joins NBA’s Charlotte Hornets as official DFS partner
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings has entered into a new partnership with the North Carolina-based Charlotte Hornets, of the National Basketball Association (NBA).…
New Hampshire sets record sports betting handle in December
The New Hampshire Lottery has reported a new record sports betting handle for December 2020, though the US state also experienced a slight month-on-month fall…
DraftKings launches in Virginia’s mobile betting market
DraftKings has become the second sports betting brand to launch in Virginia, with BetMGM securing a license ahead of its own rollout in the state. …
Michigan sets January 22 launch date for online betting and gaming
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has approved eight operators to launch both online betting and gaming – and a ninth permission to launch online wagering…
DraftKings signs partnership with Drone Racing League
DraftKings has been named the official sports betting partner of the Drone Racing League (DRL). As the official sports betting partner of the league, DraftKings…
CT Governor throws support behind legal betting and igaming
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has followed his New York counterpart Andrew Cuomo in voicing his support for legal sports betting and online gambling. Giving his…
NH sees betting handle dip but revenue grow in November
The New Hampshire Lottery has reported a month-over-month decline in amounts wagered on sports for November, though revenue for DraftKings’ sportsbook in the state hit…
Tennessee bettors stake $131.4m in first month of mobile wagering
The launch of sports betting in Tennessee has set a new record for the first month of legal wagering in a state, with bettors staking…
Winter is coming
US states have largely avoided a second lockdown, but as restrictions tighten, could the sporting leagues once again be facing a shut-down? What then will…
Illinois betting handle grows 42.4% in October
Illinois’ sports betting market grew once again in October, with amounts wagered up 42.4% month-over-month to $434.6m, and revenue jumped to $42.2m as the vertical’s…
DraftKings becomes official partner of NHL’s Nashville Predators
DraftKings has signed a deal to become the official daily fantasy sports provider and an official sports betting operator of the National Hockey League (NHL)’s…
Ready Player One
The suspension of traditional sports amid Covid-19 created a space for esports betting to fill, writes Cole Rush. Now the challenge is to maintain the…
DraftKings seals betting partnership with Foxwoods parent
DraftKings has struck a deal to launch online and retail sports betting in Connecticut, through a new partnership with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, operator…
The Power of Loyalty
Loyalty programs could be an untapped goldmine for casinos as they take greater control of their online destinies. However, successfully leveraging these player databases is…