Sports bettors want regulators to hold legal books accountable
Summary: Sports bettor James Salinas appeared on VSiN’s A Numbers Game show to recount his dispute with the Barstool Sportsbook at the Ameristar Casino in Colorado and his subsequent dealings with Colorado gaming regulators. Why it matters: The dispute stems from Salinas’s attempt to place two wagers on the NFL Draft in April at the […]
Massachusetts Sen. Patrick O’Connor on sports betting legislation
On competing sports betting bills from the Massachusetts House and Senate”I have a tremendous interest in making sure Massachusetts becomes the next state to legalize sports gaming. Since I got into the Legislature, I’ve heard from a lot of constituents of mine who simply want to be able to engage in this. As we continue […]
FanDuel Sportsbook remains dominant in New York market
Summary: FanDuel Sportsbook NY generated $121.6 million in mobile betting handle for the week ending May 29, tops in the New York market. The total represents 44.7% of all online bets placed in the Empire State for the week, among eight legal online sportsbooks. Why it matters: DraftKings Sportsbook ($71 million weekly handle), Caesars Sportsbook […]
North Carolina House yet to discuss sports betting bill
Summary: The North Carolina House Judiciary Standing Committee’s Thursday meeting did not include discussion of pending online sports betting bill. SB 688, which passed through the State Senate last August, must make it through the House before the end of the current legislative session for online sports betting legalization to happen in 2022. Why it […]
New York weekly OSB handle up, revenue down
Summary: New York online sportsbooks generated $271.9 million in bets for the week ending May 29 according to the NYS Gaming Commission. Gross revenue finished at $13.8 million for the week. Why it matters: The $271.9 million handle marks a 4.1% week-over-week gain. The previous week’s total of $261.1 million came in as an all-time […]