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Online Gaming News
ESPN enters into co-exclusive agreements with Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings
14 Sep 2020
Both deals include co-exclusive link integrations across ESPN digital platforms connecting fans to sportsbooks from Caesars Entertainment’s sports betting partner, William Hill, and DraftKings.
Indiana sportsbooks have impressive August
11 Sep 2020
With a full month of major sports, Indiana's online and retail sportsbook generated $169 million in wagers, seemingly keeping the state's increasingly tenuous place as the fourth-largest legal market in the U.S., according to PlayIndiana.
FanDuel to kick off NFL season with virtual watch party
9 Sep 2020
FanDuel will host a virtual celebrity watch party this Thursday, 10 September, from 8 pm ET through the conclusion of Thursday Night Football, to help benefit COVID-19 relief efforts.
FanDuel and Cousin Sal announce sports betting partnership
5 Sep 2020
The partnership follows the launch of Cousin Sal’s new website and podcast network, Extra Points, which is focused on his three favorite topics: sports, sports betting and comedy.
FanDuel Sportsbook is live in Iowa
3 Sep 2020
In order to activate a FanDuel online or mobile sports betting account in Iowa, customers will have to visit one of the FanDuel Sportsbooks at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque or Northwood and complete their registration.
Sportradar and DraftKings to join SBC Summit Barcelona Digital
3 Sep 2020
The event, from 8-11 September is set to open with two sports betting figures, when Carsten Koerl (CEO & Founder, Sportradar) and Jason Robins (Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, DraftKings) take part in an exclusive In Conversation session.
DraftKings to open second retail sportsbook in New Hampshire
3 Sep 2020
The new sportsbook located in Manchester will offer bettors a gaming experience at a location that has been voted a top bar and restaurant in the state for three years straight.
Chicago Cubs team up with DraftKings
3 Sep 2020
The multi-year deal includes a plan to pursue a first-of-its-kind sportsbook at the iconic Wrigley Field, with online access available in the surrounding Wrigleyville area.
Michael Jordan joins DraftKings as Special Advisor to the Board
2 Sep 2020
The NBA Hall of Fame inductee, six-time NBA Finals MVP and Chairman of Hornets Sports & Entertainment has agreed to take an equity interest in DraftKings in exchange for providing guidance and strategic advice to the board of directors.
DraftKings kicks off Reignmakers campaign
31 Aug 2020
Ahead of the NFL's return, each week will feature a different group of celebrities whom customers can compete against to earn a free shot to play for $10,000 the following week.
Boyd Gaming and FanDuel launches sports betting in Illinois
31 Aug 2020
In addition to bettors have access to FanDuel's online sports betting platform, FanDuel will operate a retail sportsbook located at Boyd Gaming's Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria.
Top 10 casino openings and expansions for late summer 2020
31 Aug 2020
Many of the casinos that have resumed operations are continuing with expansion plans and unveiling new amenities.
FanDuel Par-A-Dice Sportsbook app debuts in Illinois
30 Aug 2020
Illinois is the sixth state in the U.S. where the FanDuel Sportsbook online and mobile platform is available and is offering markets on hometown teams with extremely generous odds.
FanDuel expands DFS offerings with the addition of Best Ball and Daily Snake Drafts
22 Aug 2020
The Pro Football Best Ball slates are small, single-entry contests with a shared player pool while the Daily Snake Drafts allow players to draft a team for a single game or week.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks surge with return of major sports
19 Aug 2020
Pennsylvania's sportsbook capitalized on the return of major sports to nearly double the handle from June to July, and the state's online casinos built momentum as the Keystone State's market continued to rebound in July.
FanDuel and MTN DEW partner for NBA playoffs
18 Aug 2020
The MTN DEW NBA Free Play Contest Series on FanDuel gives sports fans the opportunity to win prizes, including a seat at a virtual event with NBA legends, merchandise, NBA Store credit and FanDuel vouchers.
DraftKings Sportsbook launches first multi-state football contest
14 Aug 2020
With New Hampshire and New Jersey on board, and the potential of adding more U.S. states, the Pro Football Pick’em Championship will feature a guaranteed prize pool of $2 million, with the winner taking home at least $1 million.
The Brook in New Hampshire opens new DraftKings Sportsbook
12 Aug 2020
At long last, the Granite State's first brick-and-mortar sportsbook enjoyed a quiet grand opening on Wednesday when The Brook added sports betting to its growing list of new amenities.
New Jersey online casinos hit $2 billion milestone
12 Aug 2020
The state's online and retail sportsbooks also collected $315.1 million in wagers in July, up 25.3% from $251.4 million in July 2019 and up 91% from $165 million in June.
New Hampshire unveils state’s first retail sportsbook
12 Aug 2020
The Brook and the New Hampshire Lottery announced the opening of the new, state-of-the-art DraftKings Sportsbook at The Brook with enhanced safety and sanitization protocols in place.
DraftKings expands exclusive partnership with Major League Baseball
7 Aug 2020
The extension includes an expanded partnership providing for an increase in DraftKings’ content rights, product integration, prizing and continued use of MLB images and video within DraftKings’ DFS games.
DraftKings at Casino Queen launches sports betting in Illinois
5 Aug 2020
Today, the company announced the launch of the DraftKings at Casino Queen Hotel sportsbook app and retail location in Illinois.
DraftKings launches Best Ball and $3 million NFL tournament
3 Aug 2020
The company announced it is expanding its daily fantasy sports offerings to include the game variant Best Ball, with snake drafts. It also announced a $3 million tournament ahead of the 2020 NFL season.
IGT and FanDuel Group strike multi-year agreement
3 Aug 2020
International Game Technology's PlaySports platform will power all of FanDuel Group’s new and existing retail FanDuel Sportsbooks across the U.S. through September 2024.
DraftKings becomes PGA TOUR’s first official betting operator
28 Jul 2020
By becoming the first to join the TOUR's Official Betting Operator program, DraftKings will have rights in the U.S. to use PGA TOUR trademarks, rights to advertise within TOUR media and TOUR partner platforms, plus content and video rights.
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