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Online Gaming News
Colorado launches sports betting in unprecedented times
1 May 2020
Despite a very limited wagering menu amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado today officially launches mobile sports betting with the hopes of generating tens of millions of dollars in annual tax revenue.
DraftKings launches mobile sports betting in Colorado
1 May 2020
The company debuted its digital sportsbook in Colorado, providing sports fans ages 21 and over in the Centennial State with a sports betting platform to wager on leagues, players and sporting events.
DraftKings begins trading on Nasdaq Stock Exchange
24 Apr 2020
Beginning today, DraftKings’ shares of Class A common stock will trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “DKNG” and its warrants will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “DKNGW”.
FanDuel launches new games ahead of NFL Draft
20 Apr 2020
The sportsbook launched a series of sports betting markets and fantasy contests to celebrate the upcoming NFL Draft, which begins Thursday.
Inspired signs virtual sports contract with DraftKings
16 Apr 2020
Virtual sports variants, including Basketball, Football, Horse Racing, Soccer and Car Racing, will be made available to DraftKings' New Jersey customers on desktop and mobile platforms.
PA sportsbook struggle but online casinos succeed in March
16 Apr 2020
The handle for Pennsylvania’s retail and online sportsbooks shrunk in March to its smallest monthly total since August 2019, while online casinos and poker exploded to a new record.
New Jersey sportsbook revenues fall, online casinos boom in March
15 Apr 2020
New Jersey’s sportsbooks lost out on nearly $370 million in sports wagers in March, according to PlayNJ estimates, while online casino and poker revenue smashed the previous record with $64.8 million in revenue.
New York Liberty and FanDuel Group sign jersey partnership
9 Apr 2020
The deal, which marks the Liberty’s first marquee partnership since 2018, includes marquee placement of the FanDuel logo on the team’s home and away jerseys.
Indiana sportsbooks lose big in March
9 Apr 2020
The state’s retail and online sportsbooks collected just $74.8 million in March wagers, down 60% from the record $187.2 million in February.
Top 10 NFL Draft prop bets
30 Mar 2020
Despite the changes to this year's draft, bettors will still be able to have a field day as they normally would on any other NFL draft. Below are 10 picks to consider.
DraftKings pledges up to $1 million to United Way
23 Mar 2020
DraftKings Inc. announced a new charity initiative "#DKRally" to mobilize the sports fans to band together in support of our communities during this latest global public health emergency.
Casino City’s Friday Five: COVID-19 edition
13 Mar 2020
Trade show cancellations are pouring in, sportsbooks that would have been jam packed next week for March Madness will now be empty, and with a travel ban to the U.S. in place, visitation numbers will plummet.
IGT and FanDuel bring sports betting to MotorCity Casino
13 Mar 2020
The recently opened venue at the Michigan casino leverages IGT’s proven PlaySports platform and features 54 of the company’s self-service PlaySports Kiosks.
New Jersey sportsbook nearly hit $500 million in February
13 Mar 2020
After a great month, the concern for New Jersey’s sportsbooks is what lies ahead after all of the four major sports, and more, have suspended seasons.
DraftKings opens new Dublin office
11 Mar 2020
The company the opening in Dublin with a reception that celebrates the new engineering center, complementing its U.S. workforce that responsibly creates sports entertainment and gaming experiences.
Michigan sports bettors can finally place their bets
11 Mar 2020
Greektown Casino Hotel and MGM Grand Detroit Casino are expected to accept their first sports wagers today, and MotorCity Casino likely won't be far behind.
Indiana sportsbooks hit $187 million handle in February
10 Mar 2020
Last month's handle was up 9.6% from a then-record $170.8 million handle generated in January, according to official reporting released Tuesday.
Illinois officially launches sports betting
9 Mar 2020
With the launch of BetRivers Sportsbook today at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, the Prairie State became the 15th U.S. state to introduce legal sports betting.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpot and March Madness edition
6 Mar 2020
This week, we take a look at some viewing parties in Las Vegas for the March mayhem. Also we have some jackpots, a BitStarz promotion, news from FanDuel and a “ground-breaking” moment from Caesars Entertainment.
FanDuel Sportsbook to live stream NHL games
3 Mar 2020
The book will feature up to two live streams each day throughout the regular season, viewable in states where legal sports betting is available to customers who have a funded account or placed a wager on the event.
DraftKings establishes coast-to-coast presence with San Francisco office
28 Feb 2020
Boasting 4,750 square-feet, the new space marks DraftKings’ third office opening since unveiling its Boston headquarters nearly one year ago.
Resorts Casino Hotel is ready for March Madness
27 Feb 2020
DraftKings Sportsbook at the Atlantic City resort will have food and drink specials on 19 March as guests watch their favorite teams compete.
DraftKings launches sportsbook app in Iowa
20 Feb 2020
Anyone inside state lines 21 and over can place bets on their favorite teams and sporting events after in-person registration at any of the three Wild Rose casinos.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks post $348 million January
19 Feb 2020
Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks accepted a record $348.4 million in wagers in January, breaking the $342.6 million record set in December up dramatically from $32 million in January 2019.
New Jersey sportsbooks have Nevada in reach after record January
13 Feb 2020
New Jersey's online and retail sportsbooks generated $540.1 million in bets, up 71.3% from $385.3 million in January 2019, according to official reporting released Wednesday.
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