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Online Gaming News
Iowa sports betting numbers slow down in June
12 Jul 2021
Relatively slow June ends fiscal year that brought $1.2 billion in bets, setting stage for significant growth in fall, according to PlayIA analysts.
Major League Baseball and DraftKings expand relationship
9 Jul 2021
The relationship will include expanded promotional rights and content inclusive of the sports betting category.
Iowa sportsbooks post $111 million in June
9 Jul 2021
Iowa’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $111.2 million in June, according to official data released late Thursday. That is down 3.2% from $114.9 million in May.
FanDuel teams up with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment
7 Jul 2021
FanDuel Group will partner with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment to bring retail and online sports betting as well as iGaming and daily fantasy sports to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Illinois sports betting dips in May
6 Jul 2021
Betting at Illinois’ retail and online sportsbooks dropped 5.6% to $507.3 million in May from the $537.2 million in April. The pace of betting slowed to $16.9 million per day over the 31 days of May from $17.9 million per day in April.
DraftKings teams up with Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
1 Jul 2021
Major League Eating announced that for the second consecutive year, DraftKings will be an official sponsor of the 2021 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Tennessee sportsbooks slow in May
30 Jun 2021
Sportsbooks took in $160.9 million in wagers in May, according to official data released Wednesday morning. That is down 6.7% from $172.4 million in April, and the state’s lowest handle since November 2020.
Pennsylvania sports betting slides again
17 Jun 2021
Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $447.5 million in wagers in May, down 6.7% from $479.4 million in April, according to official data released Thursday.
New Jersey sportsbooks surprise in May
17 Jun 2021
Bettors placed $814.3 million in wagers at New Jersey's online and retail sportsbooks in May. That is up 591.1% from $117.8 million in bets taken in May 2020 and up 8.9% from $748 million in April.
Investigation of DraftKings Inc. launched
15 Jun 2021
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of DraftKings Inc. on behalf of investors concerning the Company's possible violations of federal securities laws.
Michigan sports betting declines for second straight month
15 Jun 2021
Michigan sportsbooks took in $237.6 million in online wagers through the 31 days of May, down 4.9% from $249.9 million over the 30 days of April.
DraftKings launches new casino game
14 Jun 2021
The company announced the addition of DK Craps to its mobile casino suite in New Jersey with Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia to follow pending regulatory approval.
Indiana sportsbooks show resiliency with return to growth in May
12 Jun 2021
Bettors placed $254.4 million in wagers in May at Indiana's retail and online sportsbooks, according to official reporting released Friday. That is up 7.6% from $236.4 million in April.
Sports betting in Iowa slides for second straight month
11 Jun 2021
Bettors placed $114.9 million in wagers at Iowa sportsbooks in May, according to official data released Thursday. That is down 2.9% from the $118.4 million in bets generated in April.
Rahm the US Open favorite
10 Jun 2021
Jon Rahm remains the consensus betting favorite to win the 2021 U.S. Open, even after his forced withdrawal from last week's Memorial Tournament.
DraftKings commits to Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.
10 Jun 2021
DraftKings has committed to apply the campaign to many of the company’s owned channels, including at DraftKings’ retail gaming properties, to promote safer play.
Sports betting numbers in Illinois drop in April
9 Jun 2021
Betting at Illinois' retail and online sportsbooks fell 15.2% to $537.2 million in April from the record $633.6 million in March, according to official data released Wednesday.
Everi launches slot and gaming content online in West Virginia
1 Jun 2021
Everi launched its iGaming content for the first time in West Virginia via its proprietary Spark Remote Game Servers.
Sports betting in Pennsylvania slows in April
19 May 2021
Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $479.4 million in wagers in April, according to official data released Tuesday, snapping a streak of four consecutive months above $500 million in wagers.
New Jersey sports betting handle dips in April
14 May 2021
Not surprisingly, revenues slipped during a seasonal slowdown in sports, while iGaming posted its third month of more than $100 million.
Online sports betting in Michigan drops blow $250 million in April
14 May 2021
Due to a seasonal slowdown, Michigan experienced its first month-over-month decline in sports betting since launching, but still managed to become the quickest in the U.S. to $1 billion in online wagering.
Indiana sports betting handle hits six-month low
12 May 2021
As the sports scheduled thinned, Indiana sportsbooks collected $236.4 million in wagers in April, with online betting accounting for 88.4% of the handle.
Tennessee becomes quickest state to hit $1 billion in sports bets
11 May 2021
With $1.1 billion in six months, the Volunteer State became the quickest legal sports jurisdiction to reach the $1 billion milestone in U.S. history.
Illinois sportsbooks enjoy best month ever
10 May 2021
Spurred by March Madness, betting at Illinois’s retail and online sportsbooks surged to $633.6 million in March. That is up 24.3% from $509.8 million in February and easily topped the previous record $581.6 million in January.
Iowa sportsbooks slow in April
7 May 2021
Iowa sportsbooks accepted $118.4 million in bets in April. That is down 26.7% from the record $161.4 million in wagers in March and the lowest volume since sportsbooks collected $104.8 million in bets in December.
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