Sports betting
If ESPN won’t sportsbook, will sportsbooks ESPN?
Sportsbooks and media entities have taken plenty of steps towards partnerships since the repeal of PASPA. Media brands, the thinking goes, offer an obvious audience…
Delaware sets igaming revenue record in July as sports betting struggles continue
Online gaming revenue in Delaware reached a record-high in July, though the state’s sports betting market continued to struggle. Revenue from igaming amounted to $1.25m,…
USA Today publisher Gannett alters Tipico deal, removing exclusivity
US media giant Gannett has altered its affiliate partnership with Tipico, removing exclusivity for the operator. Gannett – which owns the country’s leading newspaper by…
BetMGM expands strategic partnership with SportsGrid
BetMGM has expanded its strategic partnership with US-facing 24-hour sports wagering streaming network SportsGrid. Under the multi-year agreement, BetMGM’s trading team and experts will provide…
Better Collective pens deal with Boston.com
Sports betting affiliate business Better Collective has entered into a commercial partnership with regional news website Boston.com to deliver sports betting content within the website’s…
Kambi pens multi-channel sportsbook deal with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
Kambi Group has entered into a multi-channel sportsbook agreement with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in the US state of Arkansas. Under the deal, Kambi will…
New Hampshire sports betting handle falls to 11-month low in July
Consumers in New Hampshire wagered $42.7m on sports in July, the lowest monthly figure since August of last year. July’s handle was 16.4% higher than…
WynnBet and MaximBet among latest sports betting license applicants in Ohio
A further four operators have submitted applications for mobile management services licenses in Ohio, with WynnBet and Maximbet among the brands seeking approval in the…
Mississippi sports betting handle continues to decline in July
Player spending on sports betting in Mississippi declined for the fourth consecutive month in July, while the state’s handle also fell year-on-year. Consumers wagered a…
Michigan online gambling market bounces back in July
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) reported $148.2m in combined online casino and internet sports betting revenue in July, halting three consecutive months of decline…
Kansas to launch legal sports betting on September 1
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced that that licensed operators in the US state can begin to accept wagers on September 1. The four state-owned…
Penn exercises options to acquire remainder of Barstool
Penn Entertainment – the business formerly known as Penn National Gaming – has exercised its option to acquire all remaining shares of media brand Barstool…
Pennsylvania gambling revenue edges up in July despite land-based declines
Gambling revenue in Pennsylvania increased by 1.3% year-on-year in July despite declines across several areas within the US state’s land-based market. Total revenue for the…
Sharplink taps Robert DeLucia as CFO
US-facing sports betting affiliate marketing and technology business SharpLink Gaming has tapped Robert DeLucia, CPA as its new chief financial officer. DeLucia will be replacing…