Louisiana OSB is taking a toll on Mississippi betting handle

Summary: The launch of Louisiana’s online sports betting industry in Jan 2022 has had a noticeable negative impact on neighboring Mississippi’s retail-only sportsbooks. Why it matters: According to Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, Q1 handle in Mississippi experienced a 6.5% year-over-year decline. That stands out against the 29% increase in retail handle nationwide.As EKG notes, the […]

DraftKings approved for Ontario license

Summary: DraftKings’ sports betting brand has been registered with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, its license will be issued imminently. Why it matters: The group is launching in the province six weeks after most of its competitors, but CEO Jason Robins has always played down expectations with regard to the group’s targets in […]

Female demographic growing faster than male for OSB

Summary: New online sports betting registrations grew nearly twice as fast among females when compared to males in 2021. A study by Global Wireless Solutions revealed that the number of women that signed up for mobile sports betting apps grew 115% year-over-year in 2021, compared to a 63% increase in signups among men. Why it […]

Fifth Street Gaming CEO on esports betting outlook

On the long-term outlook for esports betting “The numbers on esports today are irrelevant. They don’t matter at all. It is about the opportunity of tomorrow.- Seth Schorr, Fifth Street Gaming CEO (Source Link)May 13, 2022