Beto O’Rourke “inclined to support” expanded regulation in Texas
Summary: Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke said he would be “inclined to support” regulatory expansion of sports betting and casino if elected governor of Texas. Why it matters: This is the first public comment the Democrat candidate has made on the issue on the campaign trail.Asked about the issue during a press conference in Dallas, O’Rourke […]
Amelco could play big role as Fanatics Sportsbook rumors swirl
Summary: Sportsbook tech provider Amelco could be a key player in one of the biggest sports betting developments in the U.S. Why it matters: Eilers & Krejcik Gaming reported late last week that Amelco code could be used to power a possible Fanatics Sportsbook, which could have the brand recognition, distribution lists and financial commitment […]
Wells Fargo on the early Ontario data
Analyst cautions on the early formation of the Ontario market”We expect Ontario OSB share to evolve further and likely shift around in the coming weeks/months. In the near-term, Betway is shifting to the regulated market, and FanDuel and BetMGM also look to be gaining momentum/DAUs.”- Daniel Politzer, Analyst, Wells FargoApril 21, 2022
Ontario app data shows theScore and bet365 tied in lead
Summary: Looking at app data on daily average users (DAUs) in Ontario the team at Wells Fargo suggests Penn National – the owner of theScore – will be happiest with the company’s joint leadership in the first 10 days of the Ontario online launch. The data shows theScore achieved DAUs of ~78k in the 11 […]
TheScore opens strong in Ontario, but analysts see decline
Summary: Penn National’s theScore jumped to an early Ontario sports betting app download lead in the province, but analysts believe a decline that has already started could accelerate in the coming months. Why it matters: TheScore app peaked at 79% app download market share on Ontario’s April 4 launch date, but it has since declined […]