Bet365 planning Q2 launch in Colorado

Summary: Bet365 announced intentions to launch a Colorado online sportsbook in the second quarter of 2022, according to its Colorado license partner Century Casinos. Century Casinos co-CEO Peter Hetzinger alluded to the upcoming launch during the company’s year-end earnings call. Why it matters: While a major player in the global online gambling economy, Bet365 hasn’t […]

Latest Canadian sports betting deal underscores market interest

Summary: The Canadian Elite Basketball League has partnered with ThePostGame to represent its slate of sports betting and media rights, the organization announced Wednesday, the latest pro sports organization to strike such a deal ahead of Ontario’s commercial online sports wagering and casino gaming launch. Why it matters: Ontario is the most populated North American […]

888 CEO Itai Pazner on carrying out further integration with Sports Illustrated

888 CEO Itai Pazner on carrying out further integration with Sports Illustrated “We have a lot of work to do: integrating content, creating customer flows and leveraging all those great assets that SI has: events, brand partnerships, ticket sales to tighten up integration, reduce CPAs and increase loyalty through the unique experiences that we can […]

Missouri lawmakers continue outlining sports betting plans

Summary: Missouri’s lengthy sports betting discussion continued Wednesday as lawmakers outlined two contrasting visions for legal wagering without taking a formal vote. Why it matters: Wednesday’s hearing in the powerful Senate Appropriation’s Committee underscored the differences between a professional sports league as well as casino-backed bill against one that proponents say would be more beneficial […]