Portnoy heads to Canada as theScore app downloads decline

Summary: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is in Ontario promoting Penn National’s theScore sports betting app, which has seen its share of downloads fall from 65% on launch day to around 15%, according to Morgan Stanley data. Why it matters: theScore is still the market leader in total downloads, accounting for 33% of all OSB […]

FanDuel and BetMGM make inroads in Ontario OSB market

Summary: FanDuel (16% of downloads) and BetMGM (11% of downloads) are the third and fourth most downloaded online sports betting apps in the newly launched legal Ontario market, per a Morgan Stanley research report. Why it matters: FanDuel and BetMGM are major players in the US sports betting space, but their success north of the […]

Kindred launches bet control app in US

Summary: The company behind the Unibet brand says it has now working with the team behind the RecoverMe app on a research-driven technique that helps gamblers regain control of their gambling habits. Why it matters: Responsible gambling is of vital importance in proving sports betting can be a ‘good citizen’ and moves such as this […]

Bally Bet looks to expand US reach with Ohio launch

Summary: The fledgling Bally Bet online sportsbook brand will expand into Ohio through an announced partnership with the Cleveland Browns. Bally Bet Ohio could launch by the beginning of next year, pending regulatory approval from the Ohio Casino Control Commission. Why it matters: Ohio adds a potentially major market for the Bally Bet brand, which […]