5449 stories by Todd Shriber
Sporttrade Lands Colorado License
Sports betting exchange operator Sporttrade last week received a temporary sports betting internet operator permit from the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission (CLGCC). That paves the way for the company to offer its exchange services in the state. Colorado joins New Jersey...
FanDuel, NASCAR Announce Partnership
FanDuel and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced a deal on Friday in which the sportsbook operator will become an authorized gaming operator of the motorsports series. Financial terms of the multiyear accord weren’t disclosed. As part of...
Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino Could Open in Early September
The long-awaited debut of Bally’s temporary Chicago casino could arrive soon after the Labor Day holiday on September 4. Officials from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) will inspect Medinah Temple, the site of the temporary casino, on September 5. The following two...
Venetian Las Vegas Debuts New Yahoo! Sportsbook
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced Thursday the debut of its new Yahoo! Sportsbook, which will be supported by William Hill technology. The more than 12,000-square-foot venue is located on the main casino floor of the Strip casino hotel, and is the...
Wynn Resorts Upsizes Bond Tender Offer
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) has boosted the size of a recently announced tender offer for a portion of its senior notes maturing in 2025. Earlier this month, the casino operator said it would repurchase $300 million worth of that debt, which bears...
Millennials Place Most Sports Bets, Black Men Wager More Frequently Than White Males
In terms of frequency of wagering, millennials bet on sports more than other age groups and within that demographic, Black men place more wagers than their white counterparts. That’s according to a survey by Men’s Health that served as the foundation for...
Billy Walters Claims Steve Wynn Lobbied Trump Against Pardon
Billy Walters, the legendary sports bettor, claimed a long-running spat with Steve Wynn is the reason former President Donald Trump commuted his insider trading sentence rather than granting him a full pardon. In his widely anticipated autobiography, "Gambler: Secrets from a Life...
Light & Wonder Stock Has Big Upside Potential, Says Analyst
Light & Wonder (NASDAQ: LNW) stock is on a torrid pace in 2023, posting a year-to-date gain of 29%. But at least one analyst sees the potential for much more upside. In a note to clients on Tuesday, Redburn Atlantic analyst Andrew...
FanDuel Strikes Deal with NFL Sunday Ticket
FanDuel, the largest US online sportsbook operator, announced Monday that it's partnering with NFL Sunday Ticket to provide bonus bets to the gaming company’s clients and lure new customers to the football viewing package. The unit of Flutter Entertainment (OTC: PDYPY), the...
With NFL Season Looming, Expect More Sports Betting Ads
The 2023 NFL Season kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 8, with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the upstart Detroit Lions. Whether or not the Chiefs can hoist the Lombardi Trophy again remains to be seen. But there is...
