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SuperBook Now Live With Mobile Sports Betting In Virginia
It was just a few years ago that SuperBook launched their first presence outside of Nevada with mobile betting in Colorado. They had hoped to launch by the end of September 2022 but with the COVID pandemic raging they did a good job not missing it by much. Things got off to a dubious start […]
SI Sportsbook Now Live In Virginia Powered By 888Sports
The Sports Illustrated branded sportsbook powered by 888Sports is now live in Virginia. The partnership between Sports Illustrated’s parent company Authentic Brands Group and 888 Holdings was announced in June. Although there’s not any specificity on where and when the SI Sportsbook will launch next the company has previously indicated that ‘other states will follow’ […]
NFL Branded Slot Machines Coming Via Deal With Aristocrat Gaming
The National Football League (NFL) and Aristocrat Gaming have announced a deal for league branded slot machines at ‘brick and mortar’ casinos throughout the United States. The forthcoming league branded slot machines will allow players to customize their experience based on their favorite team. In addition, the NFL signed a deal with Aristocrat Gaming for […]
The History of Outdoor NHL Hockey Games
Hockey, born on the icy ponds and lakes of North America, has long carried the spirit of outdoor play in its DNA. The National Hockey League (NHL), however, spent the majority of its storied history confined within the walls of indoor arenas. That tradition was thrillingly broken with the introduction of regular-season outdoor NHL games, […]
Nominally Competitive Sports Betting Market Now Live In Vermont
The state motto of Vermont is ‘freedom and unity’. I don’t know about the unity but there sure seems to be a lot of contempt for ‘freedom’–at least relative to sports betting. Sports betting is now live in the Green Mountain State just in time for the NFL playoffs. Green Mountain State? The highest point […]
BetMGM Announces Partnership With Sports Audio Platform Audacy
BetMGM has announced a multi-year partnership deal with sports audio platform Audacy. On the same day, Audacy announced that they’re rebranding from their previous name of Entercom Communications. The move comes as the sports betting industry is increasingly focused on creating or otherwise obtaining top quality content. The sports betting/content feeding frenzy continues apace. DraftKings […]
Rush Street Interactive Expands Partnership With Spanish LaLiga Soccer
Chicago based online gaming platform provider Rush Street Interactive has announced an expanded partnership with Spain’s LaLiga soccer circuit. The company’s RushBet brand will be LaLiga’s exclusive wagering throughout South America. Rush Street is better known in the US for their BetRivers and PlaySugarhouse iGaming and sports betting brands. Here in North America, it’s easy […]
Tipico Sportsbook Announces Iowa Launch
German sports betting powerhouse Tipico is now live in Iowa with mobile and online betting. The announcement comes on the heels of Tipico’s launch in Ohio so they’re now at four US states–Iowa, Ohio, Colorado and New Jersey. Tipico’s partner in Iowa is the Isle of Capri–Bettendorf. As you may be aware, the Isle of […]
BetMGM Plans Star Studded Super Bowl Commercial
It wasn’t too long ago that the idea of an online sports betting company advertising during the Super Bowl TV broadcast was laughable. Now, not so much. BetMGM has recently launched a teaser campaign, the first in a series of three, to promote its debut Big Game television advertisement. This campaign is noteworthy not only […]
Iconic Hockey Venues: The Montreal Forum
The Montreal Forum, (known in French as ‘Le Forum de Montréal’) one of the most storied arenas in the history of ice hockey and Canadian sports, has a rich and fascinating history. Opened on November 29, 1924, it was initially constructed as a home for the Montreal Maroons of the National Hockey League (NHL). The […]
North America’s Best Sports Betting Market Making A Ton Of Money
For those of us who have watched the development of the cronyist and dysfunctional US sports betting market it’s hardly a surprise that the highest quality, most competitive market in North America is outside US borders. Simply put, Ontario is light years ahead of the best US jurisdictions. It’s the only legitimately competitive sports betting/iGaming […]
BetMGM Now Live With Mobile And Online Sports Betting In Kansas
BetMGM has launched mobile sports betting in Kansas BetMGM is an ‘official sports betting partner’ of the NFL Kansas City Chiefs Kansas sports betting launched on September 1. BetMGM has announced that they’ve gone live with mobile betting in Kansas. It was a foregone conclusion after the company announced a promotional partnership with the NFL […]
Most Profitable Betting Teams In The 2022-2023 NHL Season
The NHL season is in the books and we can now assess which teams made the most money for bettors. We’ve already run down the teams that *lost* the most money for bettors. To be honest, the ‘money lost’ list is much more interesting than the profitable list. In fact, this might be a historic […]
BetLeroy’s To Partner With SB22 On A New Sports Betting App
Gaming technology provider SB22 has entered into a partnership with Nevada based BetLeroy’s to launch what they describe as an ‘innovative sports engagement mobile application that features leaderboards, a wide range of betting options’. BetLeroy’s is the latest stop for legit Las Vegas sportsbook legend Vic Salerno, most recently of USBookmaking. In 2021, Elys Game Technology acquired […]
UK Based Smarkets Will Pause US Expansion
UK based betting exchange/sportsbook operator Smarkets has announced a ‘temporary pause’ to their US expansion plans. They’re the latest sportsbook operator to run headlong into the country’s dysfunctional and anti-competitive regulatory framework. Americans–and particularly American politicians–love to give lip service to ‘open markets’ and ‘free enterprise’ but the reality is quite different. Nowhere is this […]
SuperBook Now Live With Sports Betting In Iowa
The SuperBook mobile sports betting app is now live in Iowa. This is the company’s sixth state including the flagship location at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The SuperBook is considered one of the most influential sportsbooks in Nevada. It’s been a ‘good news/bad news’ week for Iowa sports betting. The bad news […]
Betway Inks Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal With NBA’s Dallas Mavericks
Betway has announced a partnership deal with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs have named Betway as their ‘Official and Exclusive Free-to-Play Partner’. Last month, PointsBet became a founding sponsor of MLS side FC Austin. Texas has a ton of potential as a sports betting market despite the fact that the state is run by […]
Biggest Betting Money Losers In The 2022-2023 NHL Season
Every year we like to look back at recently completed sports seasons and assess which teams made the most money for bettors. At the same time, we cast a jaundiced eye toward the teams that *lost* the most money for the hard working betting public. We’ll get to the ‘profitable’ teams in the coming days […]
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Approved For Retail And Mobile Sports Betting
The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (HOFV) has been approved for mobile and retail sports betting. The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the commercial arm of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. BetRivers will be operating the retail location while new startup Betr will power the mobile […]
The History of TV Sports on Christmas Day
In a lifetime of being involved in sports betting, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have historically been two of the slowest days of the year. Christmas Eve, in particular, has been a sports dead zone for years. In fact, it is likely the single slowest sports betting day on the calendar. Christmas Day, on the […]
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