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Sports Betting Handle Slows Down Across the Country in April
The summer is fast-approaching, and as the weather warms up, the sports betting calendar winds down, and people start to spend more time outside, sports betting companies are anticipating a downturn in activity across the country. States have already begun to see those effects taking place in April, and as more numbers start to roll […]
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Gambling Sponsorship Bans On The Horizon For UK Sports Teams
Parliament Seeking Change English Premier League (EPL) teams may soon be losing the rights to gambling-related sponsors on their uniforms, pending parliamentary and regulatory decisions. A government white paper that is set to be released by the end of May, allegedly contains such amendments. The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are […]
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Fanatics Files for Sports Betting Trademark as “BetFanatics” Ahead of Expected California Push
On Monday, Fanatics filed to trademark the brand “BetFanatics” at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as first reported by patent attorney Josh Gerben. Fanatics is the largest sports-only licensed retailer globally and has been rumored to be preparing a significant play in the sports betting space for a while now. Fanatics chief commercial […]
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Boot Hill Casino Partners With DraftKings and Bally’s
Marking the first casino-sportsbook partnership in Kansas, Boot Hill Casino, located in Dodge City, has announced a partnership with DraftKings and Bally’s via press release, just days after the legalization of sports betting in Kansas. Kansas Sports Betting Update On May 12, Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill into Kansas law that effectively legalized sports […]
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NFL Futures to Bet Right Now: Eagles and Colts are Great Values
It’s never too early to start looking into NFL futures for the upcoming season, especially now that the significant offseason moves across the league have been made. Make sure you shop odds on these futures as they can differ considerably on different sportsbooks that you have in your market. This article will focus on two […]
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Caesars Sportsbook Teams Up With Indy 500
Days ahead of one of sports’ most iconic events, the Indianapolis 500, the owners announced a partnership with Caesars Entertainment to accompany this year’s race on May 29. The partnership makes Caesars Sportsbook the official betting partner of both the Indy 500 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), where the coveted event is held. They […]
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Minnesota Senate’s Sports Betting Bill Amendment Likely Kills any Chance at Legalization in 2022
The Minnesota Senate Finance Committee advanced HF 788 to the Senate floor on Thursday. Last week, the House passed the Minnesota sports betting bill, but the Senate has introduced a new amendment that could be a deal-breaker for legislation. The Senate has included horse racing tracks as potential licensees for sports betting, which the House […]
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DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino Launch in Ontario: Better Late than Never for the Leading US Operator
As of Wednesday afternoon, DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino are now live in Ontario. The online gaming operator announced the launch of its platforms in the province at 1 PM EST. DraftKings received a two-year license to operate in Ontario last week as it was added to the list of operators approved by the Alcohol and […]
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New Jersey Sports Betting Slows Down in April with Lowest Single-Month Handle Since August 2021
In April, New Jersey sports betting slowed down as the $926.9 million handle posted was the state’s lowest single-month figure since August 2021. That figure was down 17.3% from March, but it was still a 23.9% increase year-over-year. Revenue decreased, however, as it dropped from $54.8 million in April 2021 to $50.3 million this past […]
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Dave Portnoy Fires Back on Colorado Betting Controversy: “F**k That Guy” Comment Draws Ire of Sports Betting Community
Barstool Sportsbook has been making headlines in recent weeks, and not in a good way. Last month, prominent Colorado sports bettor James Salinas went on record detailing his issues with placing wagers on the NFL Draft through Barstool Sportsbook. Salinas’s story caused a frenzied discussion of ethics in the sports betting space and put a […]
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