Sports Betting
Next week, the National Council of Legislators From Gaming States (NCLGS) summer meeting is happening in Pittsburgh. From July 17 to 20, legislators and regulators will meet to discuss several sports betting topics at the Rivers Casino in the Steel City. Additionally, the NCLGS will include conversations regarding online gaming legislation. Finally, they will also […]
Andrew Feldman, who has worked for ESPN for almost 20 years, announced on Monday that he is shifting his focus from combat sports to sports betting and fantasy. The best offshore sportsbooks are likely to take note of Feldman’s move, given his significant influence in the sports media landscape. Andrew Feldman previously worked as the […]
idPair Inc., an award-winning service for safer gaming technology, announced the upcoming launch of the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP) to combat problem gambling. The program is scheduled to launch in New England this summer and expand west and south in the following months. The best offshore sportsbooks are likely to take note of this […]
On Tuesday, Caesars Entertainment is set to release the Q1 earnings. It will be another disappointing quarter for one of the top sportsbooks in the United States. The only positive from Q1 was Caesar’s strongest digital quarter yet. Market analysts expect Caesars to post quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share—a whopping 78% year-over-year decline. Not […]
As online gaming and sports betting continue to grow, we’ve seen an uptick in responsible gaming practices from major sportsbooks. Recently, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Regg said he’s worried the sports betting industry could be facing federal regulations. He suggests that major sportsbooks around the US need to work together to alleviate problem gaming concerns, […]
FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states and they have over 17 million customers. That makes the company one of, if not the top sportsbook in the United States. Recently, FanDuel announced they are partnering with Churchill Downs Inc. to bring unparalleled access to the Kentucky Derby. This is a special year for the […]
Last week, a Pennsylvania bill (Senate Bill 1159) was filed that could change how players fund their online gambling accounts. The bill was filed by Senator Wayne Fontana, who wants an outright ban on credit card funding for all online gambling. Fontana specifically mentions online casinos, iLottery, daily fantasy sports, and Pennsylvania sports betting accounts. […]
On November 14, 2023, ESPN Bet first opened to the public. ESPN Bet owned by Penn Entertainment, was in the market to relaunch a sports betting app Today, Penn Entertainment is expected to have a call to discuss their first full quarter in the market with ESPN Bet. That call is likely to happen around […]
Sports IQ Analytics CEO Omer Dor announced on his LinkedIn account that his company has been acquired by DraftKings. This is the second major acquisition by the Boston-based sports betting operator in 2024, after acquiring lottery app Jackpocket for $750 million in February. The best offshore sportsbooks are likely to take note of this […]
ESPN BET-operator PENN Entertainment is struggling to grow and even maintain its branding partnership with the “Worldwide Leader in Sports.” Of course, ESPN BET launched its sportsbook in mid-November of 2023. This has also caught the attention of the best offshore sportsbooks, which are keenly observing the performance of new entrants in the market. […]