Flutter Secures Full Ownership Of FanDuel, Buying Out Boyd’s 5%
Flutter has announced it has secured a deal with Boyd Gaming to secure 100% ownership of FanDuel, buying out Boyd's 5% stake.
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New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Banning Sportsbooks Partnering With Colleges
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed off on a bill that explicitly prohibits colleges from partnering with sportsbooks.
House Of Commons Reject Lib Dems’ Bid To Ban Gambling Ads In Football
The House of Commons has rejected a proposal by Liberal Democrat MPs to ban all forms of gambling-related advertisement and sponsorship in English football. Lib Dem MPs Max Wilkinson and Lee Dillon wanted the bill to include a duty on English football clubs “not to promote or engage in advertising and sponsorship related to gambling.” […]
Betfair Announce Exit From New Zealand Sports Betting Market
Betfair has confirmed it will exit the New Zealand sports betting market on July 23 following the introduction of new legislation. Last month, as part of amendments to the Racing Industry Act 2020, residents of New Zealand can only bet on sports and racing through one licensed operator. Offshore sportsbooks such as Betfair are no […]
Bet365 Scores Pens Sponsorship Deal With Serie A Champions Napoli
Bet365 is the latest firm to workaround Italy’s laws on betting sponsorship and advertising in sport with its new Napoli deal. The popular sports betting app has completed a deal to sponsor the reigning Serie A champions through its subsidiary company, bet365 Scores. Bet365 Scores is an app that offers stats and results in real […]
Indiana Fever Announces Bet365 As Official Sportsbook Partner For 2025
The Indiana Fever has announced bet365 as its official sportsbook partner for the 2025 season. Bet365, one of the most popular Indiana sports betting sites, joins arms with the state’s beloved WNBA team. Indiana Fever ‘Excited’ To Team Up With Bet365 Fever Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Amber Cox said: “We’re excited to team […]
bet365 Cements Presence In Denver With $135M Office Purchase
UK-based sports betting and gaming operator bet365 has completed the purchase of a $135 million office building in Denver, cementing its place in the city.
DraftKings Stock Price Target Lowered But Remains Buy Recommendation
Investment bank Jefferies lowered its prediction for DraftKings' stock price from $60 to $53 amid betting tax increases, but maintained a buy rating.
Cleveland Guardians Pitcher Luis Ortiz Under Investigation Over Unusual Gambling Activity
The Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on "non-disciplinary paid leave" by the MLB while an investigation into unusual gambling activity takes place.
California AG Releases Opinion Stating Daily Fantasy Sports Are Illegal
California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has released his awaited opinion on daily fantasy sports (DFS), declaring them illegal under California law.
California Judge Rejects Underdog Bid To Stop AG Opinion On Fantasy Sports
A California judge has rejected Underdog's request for a temporary restraining order (TRO), which aimed to stop Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta from issuing an opinion against daily fantasy sports (DFS).
Kalshi Launches Markets On College Football Matches
Prediction markets site Kalshi has continued its expansion into sports betting by opening markets on college football games.