Sports betting
Net profit rockets 191.9% at CDI after online betting growth in Q3
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has reported a 10.3% year-on-year increase in net revenue in the third quarter, as growth within its online betting business also…
Nevada casinos enjoy strongest month since February
Nevada casino revenue grew 10.5% from August but remained down 22.4% year-on-year, as low margins did not stop the state moving back towards normality following…
SBUSA: Welcome to the show
There has been a steady flow of announcements of tie-ups between sports teams and betting operators in recent months, as professional sports works out how…
FanDuel gains D.C. presence through MLS team deal
Washington D.C.’s Major League Soccer (MLS) team D.C. United has announced a long-term, exclusive partnership with sports betting and daily fantasy operator FanDuel. The deal…
ESPN veteran Ryan Spoon named BetMGM operations chief
BetMGM, the sports betting joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, has appointed Ryan Spoon as its new chief operating officer. Spoon most recently…
Pennsylvania Gaming Dashboard – October 2020
Pennsylvania’s igaming market hit new highs in September for the second consecutive month, with both slots and table games both enjoying record-breaking performances. iGaming Business…
Caesars and William Hill jointly sponsor NFL’s Colts
Caesars Entertainment and William Hill have together signed a deal to become an official sports betting partner of the Indianapolis Colts, the first joint team…
NHL commits to AGA’s responsible gambling initiative
The National Hockey League (NHL) will support the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) ‘Have A Game Plan’ public service campaign to promote responsible gambling. Through the…
CO September betting revenue declines despite record handle
Colorado sportsbooks took in revenue of $4.2m in September, down 44.6% month-on-month, even as betting handle continued to shoot up beyond $200m, as low margins…
theScore joins National Council on Problem Gambling
Canadian betting and sports media business theScore has announced that its Score Digital Sports Ventures (theScore Bet) subsidiary has become a platinum member of the…
Unibet adds sports betting to Philadelphia Eagles partnership
Kindred brand Unibet has expanded its casino partnership with the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles to cover sports betting as well as casino. Unibet signed a deal…
Pitch @ SBUSA: Fanalyze
The next featured start-up competing to reach the final three at Pitch @ Sports Betting USA Digital is sports search engine Fanalyze. Co-founder Juan Juan…
Pitch & SBUSA: CoverClub
Next competitor in the Pitch @ Sports Betting USA Digital competition is CoverClub, a platform that allows users to pool their betting stakes. Co-founder Brian…
Mainstream media’s big bet
Recent months have seen a wave of media outlets pairing up with betting operators, as the US becomes more familiar and comfortable with legal wagering,…