New York OSB handle remains steady
Summary: Online sportsbooks in New York took $270.7 million in bets for the week ending June 5, according to the NYS Gaming Commission. The single-week total is down slightly from last week’s figure of $271.9 million in weekly handle. Why it matters: Online sports betting handle stayed under the $300 million weekly mark for the […]
Read MoreSports Betting Alliance pushes OSB legalization in Texas House
Summary: A Sports Betting Alliance representative appeared before the Texas House of Representatives advocating for sports betting legalization on Tuesday. SBA advocate Scott Ward offered several insights on the detrimental effect of illegal gambling sites in the Lone Star State. Why it matters: Ward cited an Eilers & Krejcik Gaming study that estimates $8.7 billion […]
Read MoreCaesars signs content deal with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions
Summary: Caesars Sportsbook has signed a content deal with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions that will see the ex-quarterback’s company produce video and audio content for Caesars platforms. Why it matters: Omaha Productions will develop digital and social content for Caesars, starting with a new series called Mayne on the Street that will be hosted by […]
Read MoreFanDuel’s Andrew Winchell on the US industry tackling offshore books
FanDuel’s Andrew Winchell on the US industry tackling offshore books “Definitely, iDEA has been pushing for that, the AGA sent a letter to the DOJ and NJ has also taken action, but until the DoJ goes after offshore operators that market to US players, there is only so much stakeholders can do.” – Andrew Winchell, […]
Read MoreAffiliate group Check’d Media on current priorities for US sportsbooks
Affiliate group Check’d Media on current priorities for US sportsbooks”It will be a while before we see major developments in apps and UX because everyone is focused on market share. The customer journeys must be slick but currently operators are not thinking ‘how are we going to retain those customers?’. The next phase will be […]
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