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Online Gaming News
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.
Better Collective acquires Action Network
4 May 2021
Sports betting media group, Better Collective, today announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Action Network for $240 million on a cash and debt free basis.
PlayMaryland: Sportsbooks could take in $3 billion in bets annually
28 Apr 2021
Maryland’s sports betting market will be capable of attracting more than $200 million in gaming revenue on more than $3 billion in bets annually, which could then generate as much as $35 million in tax revenue.
Tennessee sportsbooks have big March
26 Apr 2021
Bettors placed $205.9 million in wagers in March That is up 16.8% from $176.3 million in February, and just short of the record of $211.3 million set during the NFL playoffs-boosted January.
SLING TV launches exclusive DraftKings sports betting information channel
22 Apr 2021
SLING TV subscribers and SLING Free users can now view real-time game scores and betting odds on the DraftKings Basketball channel.
Michigan online sportsbooks and online casinos set records in March
21 Apr 2021
Michigan online sportsbooks reached nearly $400 million in online and retail bets in March and surpassed $30 million in online revenue, while online casino revenue approached $100 million.
Bündchen Joins DraftKings as Special Advisor to the CEO and Board for ESG Initiatives
21 Apr 2021
DraftKings announced the appointment of Gisele Bündchen, environmental activist, philanthropist and former super model, as a special advisor to the company’s CEO and board of directors.
DraftKings teams up with the Professional Fighters League
20 Apr 2021
The Professional Fighters League today announced a new, multi-year partnership that designates DraftKings as the Official Sportsbook and Daily Fantasy Partner of the PFL.
New Jersey sportsbooks benefit from March Madness
16 Apr 2021
New Jersey's sportsbooks accepted $859.6 million in wagers in March, according to official data released Friday. That is the state's highest monthly handle in a month without football.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Black Friday and WSOP online edition
16 Apr 2021
Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of the infamous Black Friday. We also have details on the World Series of Poker's online bracelet schedule.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks surge in March
16 Apr 2021
For the month, Pennsylvania's online and retail sportsbooks collected $560.3 million in bets, according to official data. That was up 326.6% from $131.3 million in shutdown-marred March 2020.
DraftKings named Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL
15 Apr 2021
As an Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL, DraftKings will have the right to integrate relevant sports betting content directly into NFL Media properties including NFL.com and the NFL App.
DraftKings donates $200,000 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation
15 Apr 2021
The charitable contribution comes as Major League Baseball prepares for its annual celebration on 15 April of the man who broke the color barrier in the sport, changed the game and opened the door for many others.
DraftKings, PGA Tour to offer sportsbook access in Arizona
14 Apr 2021
As part of this agreement, the PGA TOUR and DraftKings have announced plans to operate a premium retail sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale.
DraftKings expands executive team with first Chief Media Officer hire
13 Apr 2021
Today, DraftKings expanded its executive team by hiring Brian Angiolet to oversee and optimize content creation and media strategy as the company’s first ever Chief Media Officer.
DraftKings adds Spanish 21 to product suite
12 Apr 2021
Exclusive to DraftKings customers, Spanish 21 will be available immediately in New Jersey with plans to expand into Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Indiana sportsbooks post second-best month
12 Apr 2021
Indiana sportsbooks brought in $316.7 million in wagers in March, according to official reporting released Monday. That is the second-most for a month in Indiana and up 15.6% from $273.9 million in February.
Illinois sportsbooks see first month-over-month decline
10 Apr 2021
Illinois retail and online sportsbooks attracted $509.8 million in wagers, according to official data released Friday. That is down 12.3% from the record $581.6 million in January.
Iowa sportsbooks set record in March
9 Apr 2021
In March, online and retail sportsbooks combined to take in $161.4 million in wagers in March. That is up 8% from $143.6 million in wagers in February and topped the record $149.5 million handle in January.
Fox sues Flutter over FanDuel stake
7 Apr 2021
Fox Corporation said Tuesday it has filed a suit against Flutter Entertainment related to its option to buy an 18.6% stake in FanDuel Group.
DraftKings acquires BlueRibbon
5 Apr 2021
DraftKings will now be able to enhance the customer experience by integrating BlueRibbon’s jackpot functionality, including personalized promotions and rewards.
Virginia sportsbooks complete first full month of legal betting
1 Apr 2021
Virginia sportsbooks collected $265.8 million in wagers in February in its full month of legal sports betting. That is up from $58.9 million in January.
DraftKings acquires VSiN
30 Mar 2021
The acquisition will enable DraftKings to further build out its content capabilities and will augment VSiN’s ability to broaden their audience alongside the expansion of legal sports betting in the U.S.
Top 10 casino openings and expansions for spring 2021
29 Mar 2021
In addition to seeing more casino properties inch closer to pre-pandemic times, there have also been an array of new openings and expansions.
DraftKings teams up with WWE
29 Mar 2021
The collaboration centers on DraftKing'’ free-to-play pools product and will launch with an inaugural free-to-play pool at WWE’s two-night pop culture extravaganza, WrestleMania, on 10 and 11 April.
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