Chris Krafcik on partnerships between college teams and US operators
@CKrafcik: A lot of chatter in recent days re: @FanDuel CEO’s remarks to WSJ on partnerships between college teams and U.S. OSB operators. In Sept. ’20, @OPReport, @gamblinglamb, and I had this to say about the PointsBet-University of Colorado partnership. My view still stands. pic.twitter.com/A2IwJNzSZ1
Read MorePenn National software engineer charged with insider trading
Summary: A Penn National Gaming software engineer has been charged with insider trading by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Why it matters: Penn National Gaming acquired Canada’s The Score Media & Gaming for $2bn in October 2021. Penn National engineer David Roda is alleged to have purchased options on The Score in the weeks leading […]
Read MoreBelmont Stakes handle dips year-over-year
@CasinoOrgSteveB: NYRA reports the Belmont Stakes Day card generated an all-sources handle of $98.8M for a 13-race card.Last year, Belmont Park generated a $112.7M handle for the 13-race Belmont Stakes Day card, a 12.3% drop from this year to last.
Read MoreKeith Whyte on the US repeating the mistakes of the UK
Keith Whyte on US sports betting operators not learning from other markets”Many of the things that are the most controversial and have led directly to the most backlash in the UK, are the very things that we are moving the farthest and fastest on here in the United States.”- Keith Whyte, Executive Director, National Council […]
Read MoreAtlantic City casino workers could strike: Online gambling a key issue
Summary: Atlantic City’s Unite Here, Local 54 union will hold a vote to authorize a strike on Wednesday, as contract negotiations between workers and the city’s casinos are at an impasse. Why it matters: The vote wouldn’t result in a strike, rather, it gives the Union the option to strike if it desires, which it […]
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